Date: Saturday 25th October
Time: From 5.30pm
Location: Walsall Arboretum, 139 Broadway N, Walsall, WS1 2QB
Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037
Ticket prices from:
Family: (2 adults and 2 children) £25
Adult: (16 years old and up) £10
Child: (3-15 years old) £5
Under 3: £3
Minimum sponsorship: £10 per person (Non fundraising ticket options available, find out more below)
Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Under 3s receive a medal but do not receive a t-shirt.
Please read the full terms and conditions before signing up.
Light up the night at Acorns Glow Walk!
We’ve given our annual Glow Walk event the ultimate ‘glow up’ for 2025 with a new glowing trail, lantern making in our Event Village and lasers across the lake.
So, for one night only, grab your glow sticks, UV face-paint and fairy lights and light up the night with us!
Take on the light themed quest around the Arboretum lake, finding clues as you go. Can you figure out the answer and claim your prize?
But how will you find your way? Come along to the Event Village to create your very own lantern to take on the walk.
This is the perfect evening for the whole family – there’s no age limit and the route is pushchair and wheelchair friendly so everyone can take part! Throughout the evening there will also be a range of fun activities for all ages to enjoy.
Get your Early Bird tickets today
Hurry, early bird pricing won’t be around for long!
Please note: All under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Under 3s receive a medal but do not receive a t-shirt. If you would like them to have a t-shirt, please purchase them a child ticket (3-15) and select the t-shirt size of your choice.
Fundraising ticket options
By signing up to Glow Walk and choosing our fundraising tickets, you are pledging to raise a minimum of £10 per person.
Family: £25
2 adults and 2 children
Adult: £10
16 years old and up
Child: £5
3 years old – 15 years old
Under 3s: £3
Under 3 years old
No-fundraising ticket options
If you’d prefer not to fundraise, there is a new no-fundraising ticket option available!
Family: £35
2 adults and 2 children
Adult: £20
16 years old and up
Child: £15
3 years old – 15 years old
Under 3s: £3
Under 3 years old
What to expect
Event Village
Join us from 5.30pm and get yourself ready for our first Glow Quest. Glow wild and enjoy a boogie, make your own lantern in our craft area, have your face painted or take a spin on the tombola.
Giant robot dancer
Back by popular demand, our glow-tastic robot dancer will be lighting the way as you get ready for the walk!
Glow Quest
Solve the clues to complete the quest and claim your prize. There might even be a medal at the end!
Merchandise stall
Want to shine even brighter? Grab your glow wands, sticks, balloons and other accessories to complete your look at our merchandise stall.
Laser display
Enjoy the magic of our spectacular laser display across the lake as we light up the night in style.
Food and drink
Grab a bite to eat at one of our food and drink vendors. There will be lots to choose from, including hot chocolate and other treats.
Brightest Glow-getter competition
For the first time at Glow Walk, we are delighted to be hosting our brightest light competition. There will be multiple categories including the Brightest Glow-getter and a Wheelie Bright category for the brightest pushchair or wheelchair. Get your thinking caps on for how you can dress the brightest for Glow Walk 2025!
More to come…
There’s more glow-tastic fun yet to be announced, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled!
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the event different this year?
After gathering feedback from previous event participants, this year’s route has been condensed to the paths around the lake and by the Visitor Centre.
The route might be shorter, but there is even more to do with a Glow Quest to complete, lanterns to make and activities to get involved with.
Come along to join in the fun!
Do I need to fundraise for this event?
Your ticket price covers the cost of bringing this magical event to life – so every pound you raise in sponsorship goes directly towards helping Acorns provide specialist care for children with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and vital support for their families.
We’re simply asking each participant to take on the challenge of raising just £10 – and we’re here to help you get started with easy-to-use fundraising materials. Let’s see what you can achieve!
If you’d prefer not to fundraise, there are new ‘no fundraising’ ticket options available!
When will my T-shirt arrive?
We’ll send out your t shirt with your glow-tastic pack from the middle of September, so you can be event ready.
Where is the event taking place and where can I park?
Glow Walk is taking place by the Visitor Centre on the North corner of Walsall Arboretum, Walsall, WS1 2QB
View on Google maps.
As we are further away from the Grange Car Park this year, we advise that you either park in designated parking bays along the street around the Arborteum or find alternative car parks such as:
- Walhouse Road Long Stay Car Park
- Bate Street Long Stay Car park
If you wish to park in the Grange Car Park, we advise that you walk on the pavement along Broadway North
What's included?
- A Glow Walk t shirt (excluding under 3s)
- A Glow Pack including glow accessories to help you shine bright.
- A Glow Walk fundraising pack to help you maximise your fundraising efforts for local children and families!
- Regular contact from Acorns Events team to help you prepare for the big day.
- An energetic and fun warm-up to get you Glow Walk ready.
- A puzzling Glow Quest to complete around the lake!
- An Acorns medal once your quest has been completed!
- Entertainment throughout the evening.
- Hot and cold food and drinks, and extra glow accessories and merchandise will be available to purchase on the day.
Do you have a bag drop?
There will be no bag drop available on the day. We advise that any large items that you don’t wish to carry with you, are left in your vehicle or with a spectator who is planning on staying in the Event Village. Personal items such as phones and wallets should be kept on you.