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Exhibits Don't Miss
Outdoor Bonsai Display
June 14–October 19, 2025
A rotating selection of bonsai are showcased outdoors on Magnolia Plaza as part of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s bonsai anniversary celebration. Learn More about Outdoor Bonsai Display
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Bonsai Collection Centennial
June 14–October 19, 2025
This year, Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates 100 years of its incredible Bonsai Collection. Learn More about Bonsai Collection Centennial
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, June 11–29 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover plants in 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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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 28–September 3, 2025 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Art in the Garden | Performances Don't Miss
Summer Solstice Celebration
Friday, June 20, 2025 | Ticketed Event
Celebrate the longest day of the year with sunrise and sunset performances on Cherry Esplanade. Learn More about Summer Solstice Celebration
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, June 11–29 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover plants in bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, June 20, 2025
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Tours Don't Miss
Bonsai Mini Drop-In Tours
Saturdays & Sundays, June 14–29; Saturday, July 19; August 9; September 20; October 18 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Drop-in
Learn about the art, history, and care of bonsai from trained Garden Guides, and get a close look at a tiny tree from BBG’s Education collection. Learn More about Bonsai Mini Drop-In Tours
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
A Midsummer Afternoon’s Perfumed Walk in the Shakespeare Garden: Perfume in the Time of Shakespeare
Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Rain date: June 28) | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Take a walk in the Shakespeare Garden to learn about the plants that were a huge part of Elizabethan life. Learn More about A Midsummer Afternoon’s Perfumed Walk in the Shakespeare Garden: Perfume in the Time of Shakespeare
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, June 11–29 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover plants in 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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Tours Don't Miss
ASL-Led Composting Workshop and Tour
Saturday, June 21 | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Enjoy a summer evening with an ASL-led Garden tour and composting workshop for the d/Deaf community. Learn More about ASL-Led Composting Workshop and Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025
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Tours Don't Miss
Bonsai Mini Drop-In Tours
Saturdays & Sundays, June 14–29; Saturday, July 19; August 9; September 20; October 18 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Drop-in
Learn about the art, history, and care of bonsai from trained Garden Guides, and get a close look at a tiny tree from BBG’s Education collection. Learn More about Bonsai Mini Drop-In Tours
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, June 11–29 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover plants in bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, June 22, 2025
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Plant Health Care
6 weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 4:30–7:30 p.m. or Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 5–8 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn how to maintain a healthy landscape while preserving its ecology as much as possible. Learn More about Plant Health Care
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday–Sunday, June 11–29 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover plants in 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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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 28–September 3, 2025 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
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Member Events | Evenings | Picnic Night Don't Miss
Members’ Pride Night
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Pride at BBG! Members, guests, and friends are invited for an evening of queer community, cohosted by Queer Soup Night. Learn More about Members’ Pride Night
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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Tours Don't Miss
Bonsai Mini Drop-In Tours
Saturdays & Sundays, June 14–29; Saturday, July 19; August 9; September 20; October 18 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Drop-in
Learn about the art, history, and care of bonsai from trained Garden Guides, and get a close look at a tiny tree from BBG’s Education collection. Learn More about Bonsai Mini Drop-In Tours
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Art of Bonsai
Single session on Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. or Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 12–3 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Dive into bonsai design with this interactive class. You’ll explore the creative process of designing and shaping your own bonsai. Learn More about Art of Bonsai
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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Peonies! Peonies! Peonies!
Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Using a variety of peonies, spring blooms, and textural elements, you’ll create a stunning arrangement fit for the season, with step-by-step instruction. Learn More about Peonies! Peonies! Peonies!
Saturday, June 28, 2025
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Tours Don't Miss
Bonsai Mini Drop-In Tours
Saturdays & Sundays, June 14–29; Saturday, July 19; August 9; September 20; October 18 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Drop-in
Learn about the art, history, and care of bonsai from trained Garden Guides, and get a close look at a tiny tree from BBG’s Education collection. Learn More about Bonsai Mini Drop-In Tours