Family & Kids

Adults and children walk away from the camera along a curved bridge through a meadow, toward the treeline in the distance.

Family Nature Strolls

Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

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Fun activities abound for guests all of ages, both here in our Gardens and online. Explore our colorful indoor and outdoor displays every day of the year, engage in activities you can do in your own backyard, and discover stories about our plants and people with our range of offerings.

Upcoming Events

A mixture of summer flowers including white sedum, purple coneflower and black eyed susan
Fun with Summer Blooms

Onsite. Identify easy-to-grow flowers and learn about growing and harvesting your own blooms. For ages 10–16.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00 am
Adults and children walk away from the camera along a curved bridge through a meadow, toward the treeline in the distance.
Family Nature Strolls

Free with Gardens Admission. Space is limited. Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.

Select Dates at 10:30 am & 11:30 am
Person mixes watercolors in a tray
Watercolors in the Main Fountain Garden

Onsite. Explore light, color, and composition using various watercolor painting techniques. For ages 10–16. 

Wednesday, July 24 at 9:00 am
The Brandywiners, Ltd

In a performance sure to be fun for the whole family, follow the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, in Seussical.  

July 24–27, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Rhododendron bonsai in bloom with bright pink flowers.
Art of Bonsai 

Onsite. Explore the artform of bonsai through hands on pruning, wiring, and potting of your own bonsai. For ages 10–16. Sold Out. Join the waitlist. 

Wednesday, July 31, 2023 at 10:00 am
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players 

Members-only Hours. Five-time Grammy®-nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives for 25 years.

August 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm
People of all ages stroll through a fountain garden.
Festive Fridays

Free with Gardens admission. During these special evenings, enjoy themed fountain performances, concessions, entertainment, and more.

August 16, September 20, October 18, 2024
Garden Railway

Celebrate the tradition of our whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway.

September 29, 2024–January 12, 2025
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