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Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss
Trees of Little Caribbean
Steinhardt Conservatory
Visit our Trees of Little Caribbean exhibit, a celebration of the trees (and treelike plants) cherished by Caribbean people that spark stories of rebellion, resilience, spirituality, and joy. Learn More about Trees of Little Caribbean
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Seasonal Work: Art from Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society
Through April 28, 2024
The works in this exhibit depict plants from the Garden’s collection by Florilegium Society artists. Learn More about Seasonal Work: Art from Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society
Ongoing
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Tours Don't Miss
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
Friday, April 19, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Tours Don't Miss
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
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Tours Don't Miss
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
Sunday, April 21, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Break Family Discovery Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 23, 25, and 30 | Drop-in
Looking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Spring Break Family Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
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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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights
Tuesday, April 23–Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these three special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Tours Don't Miss
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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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights
Tuesday, April 23–Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these three special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
How to Green Your Block - Section A
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Ever wondered what it takes to make your block greener? Recruit a few neighbors and head on over to BBG where our staff, joined by some winning Greenest Block in Brooklyn gardeners, will encourage you to see your block's potential with fresh eyes. Learn More about How to Green Your Block - Section A
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Break Family Discovery Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 23, 25, and 30 | Drop-in
Looking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Spring Break Family Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
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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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights
Tuesday, April 23–Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these three special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights
Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Tours Don't Miss
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
Friday, April 26, 2024
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, April 27
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Join us for performances including thunderous taiko drumming, a roaming band on stilts, and Japanese classical dance. Plus take a tour of seasonal highlights with a Garden Guide and bring the kids for hands-on nature exploration in the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, April 27
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Saturday, April 27; Wednesday, June 26; or Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Preregistration Required
Woody plants—including shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen and deciduous shrubs—form the backbone of a well-planned landscape design. Learn More about Woody Landscape Plant ID
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Special Events | Art in the Garden Don't Miss
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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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Tours Don't Miss
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
Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, April 28
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Take in Japanese classical music and dance performances and a brass band, join for family programs in the Discovery Garden, and take a Garden tour to see what’s in bloom. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Sunday, April 28
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Special Events | Art in the Garden Don't Miss
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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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Tours Don't Miss
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
Sunday, April 28, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Break Family Discovery Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 23, 25, and 30 | Drop-in
Looking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Spring Break Family Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
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
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Discover Movement with Sarah Pope
Friday, April 19 and Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 11–11:45 a.m.
Come celebrate spring in the Discovery Garden with a garden movement class! Learn More about Discover Movement with Sarah Pope
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Tours Don't Miss
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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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Plant Propagation
6 Wednesdays: May 1–June 5, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class, you are introduced to a variety of plant propagation techniques using both seed and vegetative material. Learn More about Plant Propagation
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Thursdays, April 4–June 13 (except April 25 & June 6) | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class we will work from multiple still life fruits and veggies on smaller sheets of paper. Learn More about Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor
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Tours Don't Miss
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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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Single session on Thursday, May 2 or Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 5–7 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Get a crash course in vegetable gardening! Learn More about Starting a Vegetable Garden
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Tours Don't Miss
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
Friday, May 3, 2024
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Special Events | Art in the Garden Don't Miss
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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Weekends in Bloom Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 4
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Catch a performance by an all-woman, Black-led percussion ensemble, learn to beatbox, watch an Arabic orchestra trio and a band performing music from Haiti and Zimbabwe, take a guided tour to see what’s in bloom, and enjoy family programs in the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 4
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
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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Tours Don't Miss
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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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
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