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Exhibits Don't Miss
Turbulence 2025

July 2–October 26, 2025

Designed by artist Suchi Reddy, Turbulence 2025 is a series of reflective panels with parts that move with the wind, accompanied by a sonic installation. Learn More about Turbulence 2025
Exhibits Don't Miss
The Mountain, the Tree, and the Man

June 14–October 19, 2025

A manga display created by Misako Rocks! follows the life of a bonsai and tells the story of BBG’s first bonsai gardener, Frank Okamura. Plus, learn from Okamura in a 1971 training video. Learn More about The Mountain, the Tree, and the Man
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
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

Friday, August 1, 2025

Tours Don't Miss
Bonsai Scale Tour

Friday, August 1; Saturday, September 27 & October 11, 2025 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Drop-in

Compare miniaturized trees in the Bonsai Museum to their full-size counterparts outside on the Garden grounds. Learn More about Bonsai Scale Tour

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Summer Dinners in the Garden

August 6–8, 2025 | Seatings 5–8:30 p.m.

Join us for a special prix-fixe dinner in the elegant Yellow Magnolia Café. Begin the evening with a seasonal cocktail or mocktail apéritif on Lily Pool Terrace, followed by a three-course prix fixe dinner inside Yellow Magnolia Café. The menu is inspired by peak summer ingredients and offered at $85 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Learn More about Summer Dinners in the Garden

Friday, August 8, 2025

Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Summer Dinners in the Garden

August 6–8, 2025 | Seatings 5–8:30 p.m.

Join us for a special prix-fixe dinner in the elegant Yellow Magnolia Café. Begin the evening with a seasonal cocktail or mocktail apéritif on Lily Pool Terrace, followed by a three-course prix fixe dinner inside Yellow Magnolia Café. The menu is inspired by peak summer ingredients and offered at $85 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Learn More about Summer Dinners in the Garden

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Tours Don't Miss
Bonsai Mini Drop-In Tours

Saturday, 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

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Designing with Tropical Flowers

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

Enjoy a tropical getaway at home with an audacious array of exotic and colorful flowers. Learn More about Designing with Tropical Flowers

Saturday, August 23, 2025

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

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Member Events | Evenings | Picnic Night Don't Miss
Members’ Fête 2025

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 6–8:30 p.m.

Bring a picnic, purchase a cocktail, and enjoy a summer evening celebrating Brooklyn’s West Indian community. Learn More about Members’ Fête 2025

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