Saturday, June 13, 2026
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Library Lawn & Garden Way
Visit the Garden on Bronx Day for a lively celebration featuring music, dance performances, arts and crafts, food trucks to grab a bite, and so much more. Don’t miss our latest exhibition, Flower Power!
We are offering complimentary tickets for Bronx residents to visit on June 13. Distribution of tickets is on a first-requested, first-served basis.
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Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Channel the spirit of the ’60s at Flower Power, a joyous celebration of the enduring symbolism of flowers as icons of peace and love. Immerse yourself in a groovy and colorful flower show spotlighting the ways in which hippie culture advanced closer relationships with the natural world, and explore vibrant botanical displays.
Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
Open all day for exploration
Guided activities: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Discover a season of nature, curiosity, and adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories. Explore the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, where hands‑on activities and outdoor play bring the world of Moomin to life all summer long.
Ross Gallery
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
See historical panoramic images rendered using scientific data tailored to each borough, displaying landmark features, plants, and the landscape as it looked 400 years ago. Present-day photos of the spaces add context to how drastically NYC nature has changed, while an interactive topographic model shows ancient geography in comparison with the modern street grid.
Edible Academy
Guided activities and exploration: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
You are what you eat—but you can wear it, too! Visit the Edible Academy to learn how plant parts are used to make and ornament art, textiles, and more. Take inspiration from Flower Power and use plants and flowers to paint, stamp, and create your own take-home mini masterpiece.
Home Gardening Center
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This summer, the World Cup comes to New York City! Join NYBG for this global moment that unites fans from all over the world, and celebrate the diversity of the World Cup through a world of plants. Kick-Off Day features fun for the whole family, including crafting, lawn games, a bubble station, and more.
Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
1 to 4 p.m.
Flowers appeared on earth around 150 million years ago. It was a revolution of evolution as plants partnered with birds, bees, bats, wind, and water to spread blossoms all over the world, and every culture celebrates the phases of life with flowers. They’ve made their way into our food, medicine, rituals, and art for 10 thousand years, and several countries have flowers as their flag. Theresa Linnihan, theater artist and puppeteer with The Puppeteers Cooperative, invites you to print your own flower flag and parade with a host of others through the New York Botanical Garden in celebration of Flower Power!
LuEsther T. Mertz Library
12 to 1 p.m.
Join us at the LuEsther T. Mertz Library for a timely and thought-provoking conversation with journalist Sam Bloch, author of Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource. In this compelling new book, Bloch explores the critical role of shade as more than a source of comfort—revealing it as a vital tool for public health, climate resilience, and urban equity.
Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Shade. Copies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Solar Pavilions
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The William and Lynda Steere Herbarium is one of the largest collections of its kind, holding 7.8 million preserved plant and fungal specimens that have been collected over the last three centuries, from all parts of the world. Stop by to meet Herbarium staff, view historical collections from the Bronx and learn how these specimens are used for scientific research and conservation. Use a microscope to view slides from the Pfizer Laboratory and specimens from the Herbarium. Make your own botanical art project to take home.
Sign up at the Solar Pavilions Herbarium Table
1 p.m.
Get a behind the scenes peek inside the collection to see how these specimens are used for scientific research and conservation. View some of our most precious historical specimens, including one collected by Charles Darwin. Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
Location NYBG
2900 Southern Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10458
Location NYBG