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Exhibits Don't Miss
Ancestral Ecologies
May 23–October 25, 2026
A project of the 2026 Heidi Nitze Art × Environment Fellows, Ancestral Ecologies offers four multisensory installations that explore animist frameworks through distinct environmental and material phenomena. Learn More about Ancestral Ecologies
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Block by Block
May 23–October 25, 2026
For 30 years, the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest has demonstrated how small collective actions can build communities and transform neighborhoods, block by block. Celebrate this anniversary with special exhibits and events. Learn More about Block by Block
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Block by Block: Streetscapes
May 23–October 25, 2026
Block by Block re-creates the stoops and streetscapes of 2025 Greenest Block in Brooklyn winners on the Garden’s grounds. Co‑created with many of the contest’s greening stars, the exhibition invites you to find inspiration from these green-thumbed Brooklynites! Learn More about Block by Block: Streetscapes
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Brooklyn’s Greening Heroes
May 23–October 25, 2026
Brooklyn’s Greening Heroes features portraits and first-person stories from residents who have turned gardening into community-building. Learn More about Brooklyn’s Greening Heroes
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Families & Kids | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Family Gardening Hours
Single session on April 8, 9, 10, 11; June 5, 6; or July 1, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Join educators at activity stations throughout the Children’s Garden during this new, one-time class for kids of all ages and their caregivers Learn More about Family Gardening Hours
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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 27–September 2 , 2026 | 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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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Nocturnal Insect Crawl
Single session on Wednesday, July 1 (Rain date: July 8) or Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (Rain date: August 11) | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Join this fun-filled talk and moonlit walk focusing on nighttime pollinators in the Garden. Learn More about Nocturnal Insect Crawl
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Garden Adventures
Wednesday–Friday for two weeks starting July 8, July 22, or August 5, 2026 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This 6-session program incorporates planting, harvesting, science experiments, and nature art projects.
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 8–August 14, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Summer First Discoveries
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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
The Wildflowers of Summer
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Wildflowers embody summertime! Get step-by-step instruction to create a stunning flower arrangement fit for the season. Learn More about The Wildflowers of Summer
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Member Events | Evenings | Picnic Night Don't Miss
Members’ Jazz Night
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Pack a picnic and enjoy a special live performance. Learn More about Members’ Jazz Night
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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 27–September 2 , 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Watercolor: Creating Depth in Your Landscape Painting
4 Thursdays: July 9–30, 2026 (Rain date: August 6) | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Paint beautiful, spacious, landscape watercolors using soft colors and shapes in the distance and crisp vivid colors in the detailed foregrounds. Learn More about Watercolor: Creating Depth in Your Landscape Painting
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, July 2–August 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Discover summer blooms 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 | Evenings Don't Miss
Block by Block Exhibition Guided Tour
CANCELED | Thursday, July 9, 2026
Learn more about the colorful exhibits showing off Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest winners. Learn More about Block by Block Exhibition Guided Tour
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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
What to Do With That Vase
Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Bring your vase and create a custom floral arrangement with expert guidance and fresh blooms. Learn More about What to Do With That Vase
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Evenings | Performances Don't Miss
Jazz in July
Thursdays, July 9, 16 & 23 | 6–8 p.m.
Celebrate summer at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with jazz performances, tours, and more. Learn More about Jazz in July
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Evenings | Performances Don't Miss
Canceled: Mizik Ayiti! with Gashford Guillaume & Creole Fusion Ensemble
CANCELED | Thursday, July 9, 2026
Relax on the lawn or dance along with a Creole Fusion Ensemble led by Brooklyn-based Haitian American drummer Gashford Guillaume. Learn More about Canceled: Mizik Ayiti! with Gashford Guillaume & Creole Fusion Ensemble
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 8–August 14, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Summer First Discoveries
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
5 Fridays: July 10–August 7, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
5 Fridays: July 10–August 7, 2026 | 1–2 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
Friday, July 10, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 11–August 9, 2026 | Drop-in
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, July 2–August 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Discover summer blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 11–August 9, 2026 | Drop-in
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, July 2–August 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Discover summer blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, May 5; Thursday, May 7; or Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Waitlist Only
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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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
An Introduction to Medicinal Plants
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn about medicinal plants and plant-based treatments. Learn More about An Introduction to Medicinal Plants
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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 27–September 2 , 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Evenings Don't Miss
Ancestral Ecologies Artist Talk
Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 6–7 p.m.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Ancestral Ecologies, a site-specific exhibition by artist Olalekan Jeyifous and environmental art and architecture practice AD—WO, the inaugural fellows of BBG’s new Heidi Nitze Art × Environment Fellowship. Learn More about Ancestral Ecologies Artist Talk
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Evenings | Performances Don't Miss
Jazz in July
Thursdays, July 9, 16 & 23 | 6–8 p.m.
Celebrate summer at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with jazz performances, tours, and more. Learn More about Jazz in July
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Evenings | Performances Don't Miss
Jazz in July: Itai Kriss and Telavana
Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 7–8 p.m.
Experience the boundary-pushing energy of jazz ensemble Televana, led by Grammy-nominated flute virtuoso Itai Kriss. Learn More about Jazz in July: Itai Kriss and Telavana
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Greenest Mocktail in Brooklyn
Single session on Thursday, July 16 or July 30, 2026 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to make fresh mocktails that incorporate herbs you can easily grow on your stoop, balcony, or windowsill. Learn More about Greenest Mocktail in Brooklyn
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 11–August 9, 2026 | Drop-in
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, July 2–August 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Discover summer blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, July 19, 2026
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Children’s Garden Classes | Children's Garden Classes Don't Miss
Garden Adventures
Wednesday–Friday for two weeks starting July 8, July 22, or August 5, 2026 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This 6-session program incorporates planting, harvesting, science experiments, and nature art projects.
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 8–August 14, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Summer First Discoveries
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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 27–September 2 , 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Discovery Days
Thursdays, July 16–August 13, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden! Families, school groups, and camp groups welcome. Learn More about Summer Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, July 2–August 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Discover summer blooms 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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Workshops | Evenings | Access Programs Don't Miss
Disability Pride Month Art-Making Program
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 6–7 p.m.
Join Disability Pride, Disability Joy, Exists, an art-making program that celebrates disability as an integral part of human diversity. Learn More about Disability Pride Month Art-Making Program
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Evenings | Performances Don't Miss
Jazz in July
Thursdays, July 9, 16 & 23 | 6–8 p.m.
Celebrate summer at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with jazz performances, tours, and more. Learn More about Jazz in July
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Evenings | Performances Don't Miss
Jazz in July: Prince Emagine
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7–8 p.m.
Celebrate Brooklyn’s Little Caribbean community with Prince Emagine & Friends. Learn More about Jazz in July: Prince Emagine
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Watercolor: Mixing Greens for Summer Paintings
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to mix a range of green shades for summer landscapes. Learn More about Watercolor: Mixing Greens for Summer Paintings
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 11–August 9, 2026 | Drop-in
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, July 2–August 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Discover summer blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 11–August 9, 2026 | Drop-in
Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Summer Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, July 2–August 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Discover summer blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 8–August 14, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Summer First Discoveries
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Member Events | Evenings | Picnic Night Don't Miss
Members’ Jazz Night
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Join us in the Atrium for a special live performance by BrownstoneJAZZ Ensemble. Learn More about Members’ Jazz Night
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Member Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 27–September 2 , 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Special Events Don't Miss
Sold Out: Block Party
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | DJ & events start at 4 p.m.
Free admission all dayDon’t miss our summer Block Party celebrating 30 years of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn! Admission is free all day. Learn More about Sold Out: Block Party
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer Discovery Days
Thursdays, July 16–August 13, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Experiment, learn, and play together in the Discovery Garden! Families, school groups, and camp groups welcome. Learn More about Summer Discovery Days
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, July 2–August 23, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Discover summer blooms 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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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Greenest Mocktail in Brooklyn
Single session on Thursday, July 16 or July 30, 2026 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to make fresh mocktails that incorporate herbs you can easily grow on your stoop, balcony, or windowsill. Learn More about Greenest Mocktail in Brooklyn
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Summer First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | July 8–August 14, 2026 | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at activity stations designed for early learners up to 4 years old. Learn More about Summer First Discoveries