The Twilight Picnic Experience
Get the most out of the season.
Meander down a leafy path with someone you care about. Spread a blanket, enjoy some wine or a beer and let everything slow down. Open your picnic box of beautiful food, nibble and sip to live music, and rediscover the pleasure of eating, together.
Isn’t it time to mark a special occasion, celebrate a friend, or reconnect on a date night?
Reserve your Twilight Picnic
The Twilight Picnic Experience is designed for two people. It includes admission to the Garden for two people, live musical entertainment and gourmet picnic box for two provided by The Party People Catering Company.
Halal, gluten-friendly and vegetarian options are available upon request for an additional $5/box.
$99 + tax for two people
Reserve Your Picnic
Detailed Information
Picnic Dates
This season, you'll be able to choose from six (or all!) relaxed summer evenings in the Garden:
- Friday, June 27 - musical performance by Umberto Cerminara
- Friday, July 11 - musial performance by Terry McDade
- Friday, July 25 - musical performance Birch Nero
- Friday, August 15 - musical performance by Alexa Smith
- Saturday, August 30 - musical performance by Fusion
- Friday, September 19 - musical performance by Karen Shepherd
Food and Box Ingredients
- Your box will contain a beautiful assortment of locally sourced savoury and sweet goodies (proteins, breads, dips, fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, desserts, and more). Offerings will change with the season and are subject to availability. Boxes, plates, and utensils are made of sustainable, compostable materials.
- Halal, gluten-friendly and vegetarian options are available upon request for an additional $5/box.
- We cannot guarantee food is allergen-free, as cross-contamination may exist in the facilities where some of the picnic foods are prepared. Please contact The Party People Catering Co., at info@partypeoplecaters.ca for dietary restrictions outside of the halal, gluten-friendly and vegetarian boxes.
- For all other questions, please reach out to the Guest Experience Team at uabg.info@ualberta.ca
Booking
- Picnics need to be ordered in advance and the cut off time to order is 48 hours in advance, subject to availability. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
- Picnic guests can arrive at the Garden anytime after 5 p.m. Picnic box pickup is anytime between 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. Picnic guests can stay and enjoy the Garden until it closes at 10 p.m.
Refunds and Cancellations
There are no refunds for picnics.
Up to 48 hours before your picnic
- You can either reschedule to another date, or
- Arrange curbside pickup of your box on the day of your picnic (includes admission passes for a future visit to the Garden).
Within 24 hours of the date of your picnic
- You can arrange for curbside pickup of your box on your picnic date (includes admission passes for a future visit to the Garden).
- If there is a severe weather warning issued by Environment Canada, the Garden may cancel picnics. If possible we will notify you by phone ahead of time and you can get curbside pickup with admission passes for a future visit or reschedule to another date.
- If the weather becomes suddenly inclement during your picnic and you wish to leave, you can take your box home and we will give you admission passes for a future visit.
What to Bring (and What Not To Bring!)
- To take full advantage of the Garden before or after your picnic, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Because it’s summer in Alberta, mosquito repellent is a good idea, as well as outerwear to be prepared for any kind of weather.
- You can bring your own picnic blanket or folding chairs.
- The Garden is welcoming dogs in the Garden again this year. As long as your dog is well-behaved, in your control and on leash at all times, you’re welcome to bring Fido along. There is a $5 admission charge for dogs. Water stations will be set up around the Garden to help keep your furry friends cool and hydrated.
- Outside food is not permitted at the Garden, with the exception of bottled water and small snacks (e.g., granola bar, apple). Bringing your own picnic is not permitted.
- Outside alcohol is not permitted. The Garden is licensed and you can purchase wine, beer, cider or non-alcoholic beverages from our bar carts. Bottled water is included with your picnic.
- There is no smoking of any kind at the Garden.
When You Arrive
- Picnic guests can arrive at the Garden anytime after 5 p.m. Picnic box pickup is anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. Picnic guests can stay and enjoy the Garden until it closes at 10 p.m.
- You can set up your picnic anywhere in the Garden. Bar carts will be available in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and near the Dining Domes. Musical performances will be held in one area of the Garden.
- If you would like to come and enjoy the Garden and listen to the music during Twilight Picnic evenings without ordering a picnic box, you are welcome! You can purchase beverages and light snacks at the bar carts. Please note that you won't be able to purchase a picnic box on site; they are only available by booking in advance. Garden admission will apply.
- You can help keep the Garden a beautiful, special place by leaving your picnic area clean (and picking up after your dog if you bring one). Learn more about Garden etiquette »
$99 + tax for two people. Halal, gluten-friendly and vegetarian options are available upon request for an additional $5/box.