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World Cup Garden
Kick-Off Day

June 13, 2026

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. 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.

An arrangement of raised vegetable garden beds labeled by country

World Cup Garden

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.

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Enjoy Soccer-themed Food & Beverages

Find themed drinks and bites available for purchase during the Kick-Off Day celebration, adding a touch of stadium fun to your visit to the Garden!

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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.

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