Weekends in Bloom: Saturday, May 11

Weekends from April 27 to May 12, celebrate cherry blossom season and all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, morning programming for kids and families in the Discovery Garden, and Garden tours.

All programs free with Garden admission. See all weekends.

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Activities

• 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  Discovery Garden

  Spring Family Discovery Weekends

  Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s courtyard, meadow, woodland, and marsh encourage families to explore nature alongside our volunteer Discovery Docents and teen garden apprentices.

• 12:30, 2 & 3 p.m.
  12:30 p.m. Starting from Robert W. Wilson Overlook
  2 p.m Starting from Lily Pool Terrace
  3 p.m. Starting from Osborne Garden
  

  Brass Queens

  Dance and stroll alongside this nine-piece, all-female brass band whose sound is inspired by the music of New Orleans mixed with the flair of modern pop.

• 1–2 p.m.
  Osborne Garden fountain

  Forest Bathing

  Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the process of deeply experiencing nature by taking it in slowly and thoughtfully through all the senses. Join this nature walk to relax, calm your mind, and deepen your self-reflection.

• 1–2 p.m.
  Magnolia Plaza

  Seasonal Highlights Tour

  Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season on this tour led by a Garden Guide. Meet on Magnolia Plaza by building steps.

Support

Art in the Garden is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Major Supporter, Discovery Programs