Thursday, June 26, 2025

Upcoming Summer Events in Botanical Gardens around the U.S.

 

Dallas Arboretum

Here are some exciting upcoming 2025 garden events at major American botanical gardens—perfect for both seasoned horticulturists and casual plant lovers:


🌿 United States Botanic Garden (Washington, D.C.)

  • Fierce Flora: Tales of Survival and Demise – ongoing exhibit showcasing resilient and unusual plant adaptations.

  • Children’s Garden open daily, with hands‑on tools and plant interaction.

  • Shifted hours for Conservatory: from June 9 to August 31, open 11 a.m.–6 p.m., enhancing visiting flexibility  https://www.usbg.gov/


🌸 Atlanta Botanical Garden (Georgia)

  • Cocktails in the Garden (May–September): elegant evenings amid blooms.

  • Summer Party – June 21: a social evening event amidst summer splendor.

  • "Great Pumpkin" carving festival in fall, and Enchanted Trees by Poetic Kinetics (May 10–Jan 11) https://atlantabg.org/


🎨 Brooklyn Botanic Garden (New York)

  • Bonsai Mini Drop‑In Tours: Saturdays & Sundays, June 14–29, plus select dates into autumn.

  • Art of Bonsai class: June 28 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.)

  • Peonies! Peonies! Floral design workshop: June 28 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.)

  • Seasonal Highlights Tours: daily from June 11–29 at 1 p.m. https://www.bbg.org/visit


🌳 San Antonio Botanical Garden (Texas)

  • Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden: weekly on Wednesdays & Saturdays, March 5–November 22, 2025, 10–10:30 a.m. – ideal for families and young botanists sabot.org.


🎭 Houston Botanic Garden (Texas)

  • LEGO® Night with Houston Toy Museum – June 28 at 5 p.m.

  • Bring Your Own Picnic – July 5 at 5 p.m.

  • BotaniCamp: Potions & Provisions – July 7, 9 a.m., a natural science camp for K‑5 https://hbg.org/


These events provide a blend of art, education, family fun, and seasonal enjoyment—proof that botanical gardens are vibrant hubs year-round. Consider visiting a nearby garden for inspiration or a mindful retreat among living wonders.


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