Dramatic and colorful lighting will once again transform portions of Maymont’s gardens and historic architecture after sunset beginning next Thursday, Oct. 13, and continuing through Saturday, Nov. 6, it has been announced.

According to the park, the 5th Annual Garden Glow will be “bigger than ever” and include the illumination of the Italian Garden, the WestRock Woodland Trail and the Japanese Garden.

Artists Jeff Dobrow and Alfonso Perez Acosta are leading the development of the lighting.

As part of his work, Mr. Acosta plans to engage school-age children in painting designs on light bulbs to join his creations that will light a grove of trees. Mr. Dobrow also will project a light show onto the park’s water tower by the Carriage House featuring illustrations inspired by the plants and the wildlife the grounds., and he will light up the Japanese Garden, presented by Colesville Nursery, with abstract animation.

A fundraiser for Maymont, this year’s edition will also include expanded seat and art installation at the Glow Village on the Carriage House Lawn. Fire pits, food trucks, a bar, a shop and a shadow wall will add to the fun.

Tickets for the event are $15 per person in advance and $17 at the gate. Tickets are discounted by $5 for children 3 to 12, with reduced prices as well for Maymont members. In addition, tickets are $3 for adults with EBT or food stamp cards and free for their children.

Maymont, a 100-acre space created 132-years ago that sits next door to Byrd Park, also is recruiting volunteers to assist with the program.

Free parking will be available at the entry to Maymont, 1700 Hampton St., at The Robins Nature Center on the grounds and on nearby streets, the park stated.

Details: Maymont.org or (804) 358- 7166.