Spring at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Don’t miss the welcome return of cherry blossoms, crabapples, bluebells, and more! Extended hours and new programs let visitors make the most of this special season. Advance tickets recommended. Free admission for members.
Seasonal Hours
April 1–May 12, 2024: Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Bloom
- Open early! Friday–Sunday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Open early & late! Tuesday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (except April 23–25, closing at 4 p.m. for ticketed Hanami Nights programming)
- Closed Tuesday, April 16
- Closed Mondays
Spanish Bluebell
Hyacinthoides hispanica ‘Excelsior’ (spanish bluebell) in Bluebell Wood.
These sweet-smelling spring bulbs thrive in a bit of shade and are in bloom for about two weeks. The planting in Bluebell Wood includes over 50,000 individual plants.
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Cherry Blossoms
Cherry trees usually begin to flower in early April. An individual tree may only bloom for a week or two, depending on the weather. Of course, if they were in bloom all the time, they wouldn’t be so special.
Special events & programs
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Weekends in Bloom
Weekends, April 27–May 12 | Events and times vary
Celebrate all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, cultural programs, activities for kids and families, Garden tours, and more. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom
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Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Recorrido por lo más sobresaliente de la estación/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
Sábado, abril 6, mayo 18, junio 1, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Descubra las plantas y los jardines que están en pico de floración, así como otros puntos sobresalientes de la estación, en esta caminata gratuita dirigida por guías capacitados del jardín. Learn More about Recorrido por lo más sobresaliente de la estación/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
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Memory Tour for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
March 28 | 1–3 p.m., April 18 | 1–3 p.m.,
May 19 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m., June 20 | 1–3 p.m. | Preregistration RequiredJoin us for a special guided tour designed for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Learn More about Memory Tour for Individuals with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers
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Natural Attractions: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story
May 24–October 20, 2024
Celebrate the plant-pollinator love story through the lens of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s vast and varied plant collections and the native insects to which they are inextricably linked. Learn More about Natural Attractions: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story
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Spring Gala 2024
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
A Gala evening celebrating BBG’s varied plant collections and the pollinators that help them thrive. Learn More about Spring Gala 2024
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After Party 2024
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 9–11 p.m. | Ticketed Event
Celebrate spring in the Garden with a dance party under the stars. Learn More about After Party 2024
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Rose Tour
Thursday, June 6 | 6–7 p.m.
Friday, June 7 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Saturday, June 8 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.Enjoy a stroll among the hundreds of roses in BBG’s Cranford Rose Garden while learning more about these beloved and popular flowers. Learn More about Rose Tour
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Family Activities
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Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Spring Family Story Time
Sundays, April 28, May 5; Saturdays, May 11, May 18, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More about Spring Family Story Time
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Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Workshops & Classes
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Floral Design Basics
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Bring that beautiful but odd vase that you got as a gift and work with the instructor to figure out how to make a beautiful floral arrangement that complements your container. Learn More about Floral Design Basics
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Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
May 7, 2024 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Street trees do so much to improve our environment but often receive little care. Learn best practices to spruce up your tree beds for spring while improving the health and resilience of your block's trees. Learn More about Street Tree Care Basics: How to Green Your Block
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Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Wednesday, May 8; Tuesday, May 21; or Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Waitlist Only
The class will identify and view plant characteristics during sessions on BBG grounds. Learn More about Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
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Member Events
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President’s Circle Spring Blossoms Celebration: Bluegrass in the Blooms
May 6, 2024 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
President’s Circle members are invited to join us in celebration as we highlight collections in bloom against a backdrop of lively tunes by Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective. Learn More about President’s Circle Spring Blossoms Celebration: Bluegrass in the Blooms
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Signature Plant Pickup
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. & Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 6–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Signature Plants are a benefit of membership at the Contributor level and above. Learn More about Signature Plant Pickup
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Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
