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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 18–June 12, 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 Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 15, 2026
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Tours Don't Miss
Recorrido por lo más destacado de la temporada/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
Sábados 25 de abril, 9 y 16 de mayo, y 13 de junio de 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Descubra las plantas y los jardines que están en pico de floración, así como otros puntos sobresalientes de la estación, en esta caminata dirigida por guías capacitados del jardín. Learn More about Recorrido por lo más destacado de la temporada/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 11–June 7, 2026 (except May 2, 16, 23–24) | 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 Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Story Time
Saturdays, April 25, June 6; Sundays, May 10, 17, 31, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Drop-in
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, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Single session on Tuesday, May 12 or May 19, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Get a crash course in vegetable gardening! Learn More about Starting a Vegetable Garden
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | 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, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 18–June 12, 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 Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Wednesday, May 20, 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. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | 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, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 18–June 12, 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 Spring First Discoveries
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Friday, May 22, 2026
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Walking Meditation: Follow the Artist
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Join this class to practice walking meditation and experience the natural world through the eyes of the artist Learn More about Walking Meditation: Follow the Artist
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Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May, 24, 2026 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Garden Design 101
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to take your garden design from concept to success. Learn More about Garden Design 101
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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden
Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Rain date: June 6) | 12–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn about the beauty, history and legacy of the adored and exalted rose. Learn More about A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May, 24, 2026 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle May Early-Morning Hours
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Tours Don't Miss
Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, March 17–May 24, 2026 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover spring blooms and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | March 18–June 12, 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 Spring 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, May 27, 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. | April 14–June 11, 2026 (except June 4) | 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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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
How to Green Your Block - Section B
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 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 B
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 11–June 7, 2026 (except May 2, 16, 23–24) | 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 Spring Family Discovery Weekends
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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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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Chinese Brush Painting
5 Saturdays: May 30–June 27, 2026 | 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
