I have been twice to the garden and really enjoyed it. We went this month for GLOW. The whole place is decorated with beautiful lights, decorated trees and homemade gingerbread houses. They also had a train exhibit inside and a free train ride outside. During our ride the driver was ringing his bell along to the song Jingle Bells. We made a craft in the children's room. Also, took a free tour and attended the butterfly launch.
TIPS:
Take the free tour - very informative, we learned so much that we would have missed if we just walked thru.The guide even brought out a chameleon to share with our group. I have done the tour twice and each guide gave a different prospective.
Butterfly launch - don't be shy if you want to participate and stick your hand in. They do a launch every day at 2 pm.
Parking - is tough to find in the area - so get there early for the garage.
Buy a membership - it would have cost over $40 for our group to attend. After 2 visits, we will be ahead of the game.
What I loved best about my visit is the rain forest exhibit. On a sunny day, it is a warm tropical retreat even in the dead of Cleveland winter. Our plan is to visit at least once a month during the winter to get a feel of summer, smell the flowers and breathe that fresh oxygen. It is cool just to sit on a bench and watch the birds and butterflies and listen to the rushing water from the falls. I love some nature therapy.