Creatures of the Night

Creatures of the Night

     Friday, February 24 & Saturday, February 25    5 – 7 pm 

By day, Sherman Library & Gardens is a paradise of colorful flowers and blooming plants.  But on the evenings of February 24th & 25th @ 5 – 7 pm, Sherman Library & Gardens will offer a glimpse into a different world when the Gardens presents Creatures of the Night a family friendly evening of entertainment and education.

Creatures of the Night is a lively and engaging event where families can come to have fun while learning about the habits of birds of prey, creepy crawly bugs and nocturnal animals.  OC Birds of Prey, Santa Ana Zoo and Adventures in Living Science will be here sharing their knowledge and their creatures.

Grab an adventurous partner, or the whole family, and discover what plants and animals do after dark.  Hair-raising horticulture, night blooming botanicals, Dr. Tim’s Apothecary, and the Toxic Tropics await!

Food (taco cart) and drinks will be available for purchase.

Advance ticket sales only!  No tickets will be sold at the gate. 

Fee: $15 Member / $25 Non-Member

Children 3 and Under Free

Tickets and Sherman Library & Gardens memberships are not refundable. In the event you are unable to use your ticket, please consider your purchase a donation to Sherman Library & Gardens., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID 95-2972431. There is no ticket rescheduling. Creatures of the Night is a rain or shine event. Dress warmly and bring an umbrella if necessary!

PURCHASE TICKETS:  

This event is SOLD OUT.  

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Sponsorship opportunities are a critical component to the success of Creatures of the Night and supplement the low-cost admission for all guests. All sponsors receive tickets to the event and significant recognition on all event communications emailed to nearly 10,000 households. Proceeds support the programs that allow Sherman Library & Gardens to provide the public an oasis of inspiration, education, and appreciation of regional history, horticulture and the arts.
$25,000 Presenting Sponsor 
  • Exclusive recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all promotional materials
  • Name recognition or company logo prominently displayed on outside banners
  • Name recognition or company logo on photobooth images
  •  Twenty admission and food tickets for date(s) of your choice
  •  Four reserved parking spots for event date(s) of choice
  • Dedicated social media post
  • Complimentary Society of Fellows membership for 1 year
$10,000 Entertainment Sponsor 
  •  Name recognition or company logo prominently displayed in the central garden
  • Twenty event and food tickets for date of your choice
  • Four reserved parking spots for event date of choice
  •  Dedicated social media post
  • Complimentary Society of Fellows membership for 1 year
$5,000 Animal Creature Sponsor 
  • Name recognition or company logo prominently displayed at one of the three Live Animal Stations
  • Ten event and food tickets for date of your choice
  •  Two reserved parking spots for event date of choice
  •  Dedicated social media post
  • Complimentary Society of Fellows membership for 1 year
$2,500 Botanical Creature Sponsor 
  • Name recognition or company logo displayed at one of the five Horitculture Stations
  •  Ten tickets for event date of your choice
  • One reserved parking spot for event date of choice
  • Dedicated social media post
$1,000 Décor Sponsor 
  •  Name recognition or company logo displayed at craft activity station
  • Four tickets for event date of your choice
  •  One reserved parking spot for event date of choice