Every day at the Garden families can embark on an exciting adventure to discover the world of plants. Each season brings new opportunities to explore and to make lifelong connections with nature.

The New York Botanical Garden is the perfect place to bring your family any time of the year. Every day there are hands-on, interactive experiences and activities for kids of all ages.

Explore nature and the outdoors everyday at the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden complete with seasonally changing programs, themed outdoor galleries, a natural wetland and two mazes just for kids. Guided activities take place every afternoon starting at 1:30 and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hands-on gardening activities are offered April through October at the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden where children are allowed--no, encouraged!--to play in the dirt. Dig! Plant! Grow! with us every afternoon. Activities change monthly so there’s always something to explore.

Throughout the year special events and programs for the family will have you coming back for more to explore. Family concerts, school break activities, winter and summer camps, family workshops, birthday parties, and gardening programs for children are offered year-round.

Plan your visit now. Download or print now a version of the 2012 Summer/Spring Calendar of events and exhibitions. 

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