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Photo of the Spooky Pumpkin Garden

Saturday, September 21, 2019 – Thursday, October 31, 2019

Spooky Pumpkin Garden

NYBG gets a Halloween makeover with hordes of gourds, a host of silly scarecrows, and frightfully fun activities.

Photo of a skeleton puppet

October 18, 19, 25, & 26, 2019

Spooky Pumpkin Garden Nights

Break out your best costume for a flashlight adventure, collect treats, decorate pumpkins, and so much more!

A large display of Kiku in the Nolen Greenhouses.

Friday, October 25, 2019 – Sunday, November 17, 2019

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

The chrysanthemum—kiku in Japanese— is the most celebrated of all Japanese fall-flowering plants. Meticulously trained kiku will be on view in the Nolen Greenhouse’s Bourke-Sullivan Display House.

Photo of the forest canopy in fall

November 2 & 3, 2019

Chorus of the Forest by Angélica Negrón

Join us for the premiere of NYBG Composer-in Residence Angélica Negrón’s newly commissioned, site-specific work for chorus and soundscape in the Thain Family Forest.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

NYBG is closed on Mondays with the exception of special dates.

Picture of the Thain Family Forest with orange, red, and green leaves over a path

Thain Forest Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of jack-o-lanterns

Spooky Pumpkin Garden

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of a British countryside

A Gardening Life: James Alexander-Sinclair

The Native Plant Garden's pool surrounded by yellowing trees in fall.

Native Plant Garden Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 4 – 5 p.m.

Shrubs, trees, and other plants showing their fall colors in the Perennial Garden.

Garden Highlights Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

An indoor water fountain surrounded by lush greenery hanging from the ceiling.

Haupt Conservatory Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Stacks of vegetables at the Greenmarket.

NYBG Farmers Market

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

An overhead shot of people working with vegetables.

Wellness Wednesdays

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An NYBG employee working in the Edible Academy's kitchen.

Edible Academy Fresh from the Garden Tastings

2 – 2:30 p.m., 4 – 4:30 p.m.

Close up of open book of illuminated manuscript.

Mertz Library Tour

2:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Photo of the Barnsley Beds

Barnsley Beds Tour

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of jack-o-lanterns

Spooky Pumpkin Garden

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Trees in the Ross Conifer Arboretum in fall.

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden's pool surrounded by yellowing trees in fall.

Native Plant Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Shrubs, trees, and other plants showing their fall colors in the Perennial Garden.

Ladies’ Border & Perennial Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Picture of the Thain Family Forest with orange, red, and green leaves over a path

Thain Forest Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of jack-o-lanterns

Spooky Pumpkin Garden

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden's pool surrounded by yellowing trees in fall.

Native Plant Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Shrubs, trees, and other plants showing their fall colors in the Perennial Garden.

Ladies’ Border & Perennial Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

An indoor water fountain surrounded by lush greenery hanging from the ceiling.

Haupt Conservatory Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A large display of Kiku in the Nolen Greenhouses.

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of jack-o-lanterns

Spooky Pumpkin Garden

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of Michael Wang's

Extinct in New York: Returning the City’s Lost Plants

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The front of the Mertz Library Building in fall.

Landmarks of NYBG Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Photo of a skeleton puppet

Spooky Pumpkin Garden Nights

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Trees in the Ross Conifer Arboretum in fall.

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden's pool surrounded by yellowing trees in fall.

Native Plant Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A large display of Kiku in the Nolen Greenhouses.

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An NYBG employee working in the Edible Academy's kitchen.

Edible Academy Fresh from the Garden Tastings

2 – 2:30 p.m., 4 – 4:30 p.m.

Carved and uncarved pumpkins resting in hay.

Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations

Bright plants in containers

All About Containers Saturday: Bright, Bold, and, Beautiful Fall Foliage

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of jack-o-lanterns

Spooky Pumpkin Garden

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of a giant pumpkin

Giant Pumpkin Weekend

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of a skeleton puppet

Spooky Pumpkin Garden Nights

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

close up of a tanyosho pine tree

Notable Trees Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

Bird Walks: A Celebration of Fall Migration

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A large display of Kiku in the Nolen Greenhouses.

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An NYBG employee working in the Edible Academy's kitchen.

Edible Academy Fresh from the Garden Tastings

2 – 2:30 p.m., 4 – 4:30 p.m.

Carved and uncarved pumpkins resting in hay.

Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A photograph capturing the motion of a person walking in the woods

Capturing Motion

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Photo of jack-o-lanterns

Spooky Pumpkin Garden

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of a giant pumpkin

Giant Pumpkin Weekend

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Shrubs, trees, and other plants showing their fall colors in the Perennial Garden.

Garden Highlights Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A cluster of crabapples hangs from a branch.

Fruits & Berries Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

Dig! Plant! Grow! Goodnight, Garden

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Conifer Arboretum

Home Gardening Center

Native Plant Garden

Ornamental Conifers

Perennial Garden

Seasonal Walk

UPCOMING

adult and child walking in forest with yellow leaves on the floor and on trees

November 2 & 3 and 9 & 10, 2019

Fall Forest Weekends

Revel in the unique beauty and resilience of the largest expanse of New York’s original wooded landscape as the Thain Family Forest’s seasonal transformation takes hold.

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

Saturday, November 23, 2019 – Sunday, January 26, 2020

Holiday Train Show^®

Model trains zip through an enchanting display of more than 175 New York landmarks, each delightfully re-created from natural materials.

Yayoi Kusama seated in front of a giant black and orange polka-dotted pumpkin sculpture in a room of the same design.

Saturday, May 2, 2020 – Sunday, November 1, 2020

KUSAMA Coming to NYBG

Coming spring 2020, experience this multisensory presentation of the work of internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.