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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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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Botany for Horticulturists
10 sessions beginning Wednesday, September 2; or 8 sessions beginning Thursday, October 1 or Tuesday, October 20 | Preregistration Required
This course requires no previous knowledge of botany and is recommended as a first course in the Certificate in Horticulture program. Learn More about Botany for Horticulturists
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Soil Management (blended)
6 weekly sessions beginning Thursday, October 1 or Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Preregistration Required
Healthy soil is the foundation for a healthy garden ecosystem and abundant crops. Learn about soil’s contents and physical and chemical properties, soil fertility management, and soil cultivation techniques. Learn More about Soil Management (blended)
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 29–November 5, 2026 (except November 3) | 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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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Fall Plein Air Painting with Pastels
5 Thursdays: October 1–29, 2026 | 12–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Paint the fall color of the Garden plein air, using soft pastels, an opaque medium with the saturated color of oil paint. Learn More about Fall Plein Air Painting with Pastels
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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 toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 2, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Watercolor and the Early-Fall Landscape
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to use these watercolor techniques while noticing the early fall landscape of dominant green and hints of gold or red. Learn More about Watercolor and the Early-Fall Landscape
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24) | Drop-in
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
Seeing the Forest in Your Street Tree
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Discover how to garden like a forest and support your street trees through the seasons—join us for this City of Forest Day workshop and take home a native plant to grow! Learn More about Seeing the Forest in Your Street Tree
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Special Events Don't Miss
Library Open Hours
Saturdays, August 1, September 12, October 3, 2026 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Drop-in
Drop by the Garden’s Library on select Saturdays this season to browse our extensive collection of books, see highlights from our collections, or play a scavenger hunt with kids. Learn More about Library Open Hours
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Tours Don't Miss
Treasured Trees Tour
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 3–4:15 p.m.
Visit and learn about some of the most magnificent and treasured trees in the Garden’s 116-year-old collection on this early-fall stroll. Learn More about Treasured Trees Tour
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24) | Drop-in
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 4, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Nature Journaling
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Explore the practice of keeping a nature journal through simple drawing exercises. Learn More about Nature Journaling
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 29–November 5, 2026 (except November 3) | 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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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 6, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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 toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Foolproof Fungi
Single session on Wednesday, October 7 or Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Discover how to safely identify and enjoy edible fungi in the Northeast’s fall forests. Learn More about Foolproof Fungi
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Seasonal Street Tree Gardening
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to choose the best plants for street tree beds in the fall. Learn More about Seasonal Street Tree Gardening
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 29–November 5, 2026 (except November 3) | 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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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Tours Don't Miss
Archtober: Ancestral Ecologies Sunset Tour
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5–6 p.m.
Join BBG’s curatorial team for a special tour of Ancestral Ecologies, a site-specific exhibition by the inaugural fellows of BBG’s new Heidi Nitze Art × Environment Fellowship, presented in conjunction with the 2026 Archtober festival. Learn More about Archtober: Ancestral Ecologies Sunset Tour
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Ecological Garden Care
2 Thursdays: October 8 and October 15, 2026 | 5:30–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to improve the health of your garden and support pollinators. Learn More about Ecological Garden Care
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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 toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 9, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Tours Don't Miss
Shinnecock Oral History Plant Tour
May 30, September 19, October 10, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Join Chenae Bullock, a member of the Shinnecock Nation, for a Native Flora Garden tour and talk based on Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge. Learn More about Shinnecock Oral History Plant Tour
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 10, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 11, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Soil Management (blended)
6 weekly sessions beginning Thursday, October 1 or Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Preregistration Required
Healthy soil is the foundation for a healthy garden ecosystem and abundant crops. Learn about soil’s contents and physical and chemical properties, soil fertility management, and soil cultivation techniques. Learn More about Soil Management (blended)
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 29–November 5, 2026 (except November 3) | 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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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 13, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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 toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Foolproof Fungi
Single session on Wednesday, October 7 or Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Discover how to safely identify and enjoy edible fungi in the Northeast’s fall forests. Learn More about Foolproof Fungi
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Special Events Don't Miss
Fall Plant Sale
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Shop a curated and dazzling selection of plants for your home and garden! Learn More about Fall Plant Sale
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 29–November 5, 2026 (except November 3) | 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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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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 toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 16, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
Walking Meditation: Rooted and Reaching
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 9:15–10:30 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Join this class to practice walking meditation and loving kindness. Learn More about Walking Meditation: Rooted and Reaching
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Wild Seed Collection: Ethics and Practice
Saturday, October 17 (at BBG) | 1–4 p.m. and
Sunday, October 18, 2026 (field trip) | 2–5 p.m. | Preregistration RequiredThis hands-on course introduces students to the ethics and practical skills of collecting wild seed in New York City landscapes. Learn More about Wild Seed Collection: Ethics and Practice
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24) | Drop-in
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 17, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24) | Drop-in
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter
Single session on Sunday, October 18 or Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Preregistration Required
Learn the basics of getting your garden in shape as we near the end of the growing season. Learn More about Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter
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Families & Kids | Access Programs Don't Miss
All-Abilities Discovery Afternoon (with VISIONS)
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 2–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Visitors with disabilities and their families can explore and play in the Discovery Garden alongside trained volunteer Discovery Docents. Learn More about All-Abilities Discovery Afternoon (with VISIONS)
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Botany for Horticulturists
10 sessions beginning Wednesday, September 2; or 8 sessions beginning Thursday, October 1 or Tuesday, October 20 | Preregistration Required
This course requires no previous knowledge of botany and is recommended as a first course in the Certificate in Horticulture program. Learn More about Botany for Horticulturists
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 29–November 5, 2026 (except November 3) | 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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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 20, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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 toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Families & Kids Don't Miss
2026 Discovery Fall Seed Exchange
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 4–6 p.m. | Drop-in
Come celebrate the end of the growing season with a Seed Exchange in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about 2026 Discovery Fall Seed Exchange
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 29–November 5, 2026 (except November 3) | 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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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Floral Design Basics
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn the skills needed to create your own beautiful flower arrangement at home. Learn More about Floral Design Basics
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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 toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 23, 2026
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Families & Kids | Festivals | Special Events Don't Miss
Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Ticketed Event
Enjoy live music, hands-on activities for families, a cider and beer garden, pumpkin-decorating, and more. Come dressed in your best flannel—or a costume for an afternoon parade! Learn More about Fall Harvest Festival
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Natural Perfume Blending
Single session on Saturday, October 24 or Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 12:30–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Gain a basic understanding of the sense of smell, the history of perfume, the advent of synthetic ingredients, and the return to naturals. Leave with two bottles of your own bespoke perfume! Learn More about Natural Perfume Blending
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Chinese Brush Painting
5 Saturdays: October 31–December 5, 2026 (except November 28) | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn to paint in the Chinese style using a bamboo brush, ink, and rice paper. Learn More about Chinese Brush Painting
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings
Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.
On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 19–October 31, 2026 (except October 10–11 and October 24) | Drop-in
Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More about Fall Family Discovery Weekends
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter
Single session on Sunday, October 18 or Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Preregistration Required
Learn the basics of getting your garden in shape as we near the end of the growing season. Learn More about Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 29–November 5, 2026 (except November 3) | 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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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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, October 27, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Fall First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 9–November 6, 2026 | 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 toddlers. This summer, find First Discoveries stations in both the Discovery Garden Pavilion and the Woodland ecosystem. Learn More about Fall First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday | 1–2 p.m.
September 8–October 31, 2026Discover 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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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Creating Dried Arrangements
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Create a beautiful fresh basket that will dry over time. Learn More about Creating Dried Arrangements
