Events & Classes
April 2023
Storybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, April - July: Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends, and enjoy themed sensory bins each week that are fun for the whole family!
Learn MoreWalking Tour
Gainesville
Tour the garden to discover "what's in bloom" during this educational and informative walking tour. Multiple dates available.
Learn MoreGainesville Member Day
Gainesville
All Garden Members are invited to experience a fun day at the Gainesville Garden!
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Family Fun Day
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
Learn MoreCocktails in the Garden Gainesville
Gainesville
On the first Saturday of each month, May - October: Enjoy a signature cocktail or other cool beverage, while listening to music, playing lawn games and strolling the Garden.
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, May - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden, Gainesville: Supporting Members & Above
Gainesville
Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreHouseplants 101
Gainesville
Learn to put the right plant in the right place with this introduction to plants for your home.
Learn MoreWalking Tour: Horticulture Favorites
Gainesville
Walk the garden with one of our talented horticulturists, and discover "what's in bloom" during this education and informative tour.
Learn MoreJune 2023
Macramé Air Plant Holder
Gainesville
In this class, you will create a boho-style wall holder for a delicate air plant that will look beautiful in any room in your home.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights Gainesville
Gainesville
Contributing-level members and above are invited to enjoy light bites and a behind-the-scenes staff presentation.
Learn MoreBlooms in Mixed Media: Working with Watercolors, Graphite and Acrylic on Toned Paper
Gainesville
We will capture bouquets of flowers and all their colors, shapes and textures.
Learn MorePollinator Walking Tour
Gainesville
Take a walk on the wild side to see the garden's pollinators!
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Greenhouse Tour
Gainesville
Come take a behind-the-scenes tour of our 3-acre greenhouse and nursery facilities!
Learn MoreGarden Magic Camp
Gainesville
Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Aquatic Plants
Gainesville
This class will go over different aquatic plant species used in the Gainesville garden.
Learn MoreGarden Magic Camp
Gainesville
Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.
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Photography in the Garden
Gainesville
Enjoy a stroll through the garden while learning photography techniques that will create beautiful botanic images.
Learn MoreChunky Blanket Workshop
Gainesville
This workshop guides you through each step of the blanket-making process to make and take your own hand-knit chunky blanket!
Learn MoreContainer Walking Tour
Gainesville
Explore container gardens planned and created by horticulture staff.
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