JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) -Visitors can enjoy the beauty of Janesville’s Rotary Botanical Gardens in the evening during Gardens After Hours, a new summer series launching on May 21.

Rotary Botanical Gardens

The Rotary Botanical Gardens (RBG) are located at 1455 Palmer Drive in Janesville.

RBG is a nonprofit that showcases and helps care for the 20 acres of natural beauty.

The gardens have roots dating back to 1988.

The themed gardens host more than 4,000 plant varieties.

Gardens After Hours

Gardens After Hours is a new summer evening series that will launch on Thursday, May 21 and will recur weekly every Thursday between 4 to 8 p.m. through Sept. 24.

Visitors can expect live music, food trucks, drinks, and a rotation of themed events during the series.

Gardens After Hours is included with paid admission to the gardens and is free for members.

Last entry is at 7:30 p.m.

Themed EveningsPups on the Patio (dogs welcome)Game NightsBeers and CornholePop-Up Potting BarsSide Quest Night‘90s Sitcom NightBubble Dog NightNerd NightGarden Art Auction

For the full schedule, visit rotarybotanicalgardens.org.

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