What’s On

FEATURED

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Saturday, November 17, 2018 – Monday, January 21, 2019

Holiday Train Show^®

Enchanting model trains zip through a display of more than 175 New York landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials—all under the twinkling glow of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

A model train driving past a half-full drink

November 17, 23, 24, & 30;
December 1, 7, 8, 15, 21, 22, 28, & 29, 2018;
January 5 & 12, 2019

Bar Car Nights

On these nights exclusively for adults 21 and over, the wintry landscape of NYBG sets the scene for festive outdoor adventures, with an after-dark viewing of the Holiday Train Show® as the centerpiece. Grab a drink from one of our seasonal bars and then set out to explore the night’s offerings.

A brick gate amid lush flora.

Three Thursdays, January 31, February 28, March 28, 2019; 10–11:30 a.m.

19th Annual Winter Lecture Series: The Education of a Gardener

There are many points of entry into the gardening life. For some it begins in childhood; some come to it through other disciplines. Three distinguished and passionate practitioners share their philosophies, their stories, and the lessons they have learned along the way.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Image of a water feature in the Rock Garden

Mindfulness & Japanese Spatial Concepts

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sakkonnet Garden

Landscape Design Students & Alumni Series 2018 – 2019

A tomato growing on a vine.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The facade of the Mertz Library in winter with snow-covered trees surrounding it.

Mertz Library Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A leaft plant near the Edible Academy.

Edible Academy Winter Tours

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A model train driving past a half-full drink

Bar Car Nights

Featured Event

7 – 10:30 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

A model train driving past a half-full drink

Bar Car Nights

Featured Event

7 – 10:30 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

A group of a cappella singers.

Holiday A Cappella

1 – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 3:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

A still from The Polar Express with a boy on top of a train.

Family Film Series

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A walkway covered in snow in the Thain Family Forest

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

Bird Walks

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A group of a cappella singers.

Holiday A Cappella

1 – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 3:30 p.m.

The front of the library building in Winter

Holiday Landmarks Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A still from The Polar Express with a boy on top of a train.

Family Film Series

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

A group of a cappella singers.

Holiday A Cappella

1 – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 3:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

A still from The Polar Express with a boy on top of a train.

Family Film Series

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Conifer Arboretum

Forest

Native Plant Garden

Ornamental Conifers

UPCOMING

A bluejay on a branch in fall.

December 15, 2018

Annual Bird Count

Collect data on resident bird populations and migratory species that help to assess the health of bird populations and to guide conservation action.

NYBG poet laureate Billy Collins standing on a busy New York City street.

December 16, 2018

Billy Collins: A Reading with Young Poet Contest Winners

Join NYBG Poet Laureate Billy Collins for a fun and uplifting reading of poems inspired by trains, the holidays, and The New York Botanical Garden. As an added bonus this year, Collins invites the winners of our Kids' Poetry Contest onstage to share their work during this special reading.

Thomas and Driver Sam at the All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™ show.

December 29–31, 2018;
January 1–6, 12–13, & 19–21, 2019

All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™

Join Thomas and Driver Sam on a fun-filled, sing-along, mini-performance adventure.