Kick-Off Day
June 13; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The World Cup Garden kicks off with fun for the whole family, including seedball crafting, lawn games, face painting, a bubble station, and casual pickup games.
World Cup Garden
June 13 through July 19, 2026
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Home Gardening Center
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. Snap your photo in front of a soccer-themed display featuring plants from participating countries, try your hand at foosball, and learn tips for growing the best turf.
Enjoy Soccer-themed Food & Beverages
Find themed drinks and bites available for purchase throughout the run of the World Cup Garden, adding a touch of stadium fun to your day at the Garden!
Check Out the Flower Power Exhibition!
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
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 monumental installations and botanical tableaus.
Location Home Gardening Center
Location Home Gardening Center