After what felt like a long and cold January, February has finally arrived. Unfortunately these frigid temps likely aren’t going anywhere soon, considering that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this week. On top of that, Presidents Day and mid-winter break are rapidly approaching. Have you made plans to keep your kids entertained while they’re off from school? If you haven’t, don’t worry. The Botanical Gardens has tons of activities and workshops to keep your kids engaged (and warm) all week long! Check out all of our exciting events for kids happening from February 17 to 22 and start your planning today!
Blooming Artists Week | February 17-21, 10:00am-12:30pm
Blooming Artists Week is sponsored by Wegmans.
Desert Discoveries – Kids Succulent Workshop | February 17, 2-3pm
One of our newer learning experiences, Desert Discoveries is a great way to introduce your little ones to a fascinating new biome. Living in the desert is no easy task, and many plants have adapted to not only survive but thrive in the desert! Kids will learn all about desert ecology and plant adaptations, as well as create their own succulent planter to take home with them. This special learning experience is best suited for children eight to thirteen years old, but all ages are welcome.
Mythical Terrarium Workshop | February 19, 2-3pm
Some of out most popular and iconic kids activities are our Terrarium Workshops. Each one features its own fun theme, and this week we’re bringing you two! In our Mythical Terrarium Workshop, kids will create their own miniature magical world! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with mythical dragons and unicorns. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an enclosed ecosystem, how to care for their tropical plant, and more! This special learning experience is best suited to kids ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome.
Rainforest Retreat | February 21, 2-3pm
If there is a biome that is the opposite of the desert, it’s certainly the rainforest! These wet and lush areas are home to the most biodiversity found on the planet. Take a Rainforest Retreat with your kids and explore this kingdom of plants, plus create your own tropical planter to take home! In this workshop you’ll learn about rainforest ecology, plant adaptations, and how to create a tropical rainforest planter. This special learning experience is best suited for children eight to thirteen years old, but all ages are welcome.
Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop | February 22, 11am-12pm
To finish off this week of fun for kids, journey back to the Jurassic period during our Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop! Kids will create their own miniature dinosaur world during this fun class! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with dinosaur figures to bring home with them. Kids will learn about how terrariums work, how to create an enclosed ecosystem, how to care for their tropical plant and more! This special learning experience is best suited to kids ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome.
Orchid Exhibit | Open daily from 10am-4pm
Exciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of our Orchid Exhibit! Experience our living collections like never before as hundreds of extraordinary epiphytes wrap their roots into a series of beautiful displays throughout the Botanical Gardens. See incredible orchids of all shapes and sizes, learn all about these interesting flowers, and relax in our peaceful conservatory. You don’t want to miss this spectacular showcase of tropical flowers from around the world.
Orchids After Dark | February 17, 18, 21, 22, 6:00-9:30pm
See the beautiful blooms of our Orchid Exhibit after the sun sets during Orchids After Dark! Hundreds of magical lights will guide you through our twelve greenhouses, bathing our orchid displays in brilliant colors. This limited-time event is the perfect way to warm up after a long day at work or school. Bring a friend, your family, or a date and experience the magic of the Botanical Gardens.
