Events and Programs for Families

• Every Wednesday during the school year, 10AM
• Visitor Center Lobby, Crystal Bridge Conservatory
• Free, Donations Accepted
• Best for Ages 2-5

Join us for story time every Wednesday! Bring your toddler to enjoy nature-themed books that change with the seasons. We’ll kick off with an interactive song, and some weeks will feature a fun craft activity after the story.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a delightful setting!

No Reading Wednesday:

• October 9 and 16 (Enjoy Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville)
• November 27 (Thanksgiving week)
• December 25 (Merry Christmas!)
• January 1 (Happy New Year!)
• January 8 (We’re back from the holidays!)

• Saturday, September 21, 11AM-Noon
• Children’s Garden
• M $6; NM $8
• Best for Ages 6-16
• Register by September 18
• REGISTER HERE

Flutter by to learn about our favorite fall butterfly and their great migration from Canada to Mexico. Participants will learn about monarch tagging as we explore our own monarch waystation.

• Saturday, September 21, 2-3PM
• Children’s Garden
• Free, $2 suggested donation
• Best for Ages 4-16

Use the garden as inspiration for your work of art. Stop by the Children’s Garden porch to get a tray of art materials and then find a cozy spot in the garden to let your creativity flow.

Did you know we offer weekday classes during Pumpkinville? This year’s classes align with the theme, “The Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville.” Take a look at our lineup below. Registration is required, and the cost is $12 per child. These classes are best for ages 4-16.

Schedule:

• Dates: Weekdays (excluding Mondays), October 4 through 18
• Time: 11AM – 12PM
• Location: Meet inside the Pumpkinville gate and head to the Water Plaza Room

Classes:

• Tuesdays, October 8 & 15: Unicorn Pumpkin Planters Transform your own pumpkin into a magical unicorn with flower hair.
  • October 8 REGISTER HERE
  • October 15 REGISTER HERE
• Wednesdays, October 9 & 16: Flower Fairy Crowns and Wands Make a live flower crown and ribbon wand to become a fairy for the day.
  • October 9 REGISTER HERE
  • October 16 REGISTER HERE
• Thursdays, October 10 & 17: Aquatic Mermaid Gardens Create an underwater garden with an aquatic plant and your own mermaid.
  • October 10 REGISTER HERE
  • October 17 REGISTER HERE
• Fridays, October 11 & 18: Teatime with Dragons Join the Tea Dragon Society to learn about tea, its plant origins, and sample different types.
  • October 11 REGISTER HERE
  • October 18 REGISTER HERE

Come and enjoy these enchanting activities!

• Sunday, October 20, 3-4 pm
• Devon Lawn and Bandshell 
• $5 member dog; $10 nonmember dog
• REGISTER HERE
• Dog parents are free

Bring your furry friend to strut their stuff at the annual Spooky Pooch Parade at Myriad Botanical Gardens! This fun-filled event is the perfect outing for both humans and pups alike.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in categories for small and large dogs. Don’t miss out on the chance for your pup to shine and win amazing prizes!

Join us for an afternoon of spooky fun, adorable costumes, and joyful celebrations!

• Saturday, November 16, 11AM-12PM
• Water Plaza Room
• Member $15; Nonmember $18
• Best for ages 4-12
• Register by November 13
• REGISTRATION

Come enjoy creating your very own miniature fall themed gnome garden. Each participant will take home their miniature garden complete with a house plant, whimsical décor and of course, a gnome friend.

• Saturday, November 16, 2-3PM
• Water Plaza Room
• Member $7; Nonmember $10
• Best for ages 6-16
• Register by November 13
• REGISTER HERE

Learn the science behind seed dispersal and why it is important. We will investigate seeds on a nature hike and end by potting up our own seed to take home.

• Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26, 10AM-12PM
• Visitor Center Lobby
• $2 Donation Suggested
• All Ages Welcome

Kick off your Thanksgiving week with us! Between 10am and noon, guests will be introduced to the differences between tree types and barks. Guests will then get to create their own bark viewer to allow them to start identifying different barks.

• Saturday, December 7, 11AM-12PM
• Water Plaza Room
• Member $13; Nonmember $15
• Best for Ages 5 and up
• Register by December 4
• REGISTER HERE

Come spend a winter morning learning about where hot chocolate comes from (hint: you can find these plants in the Bridge!) and how different hot chocolate varies between countries. Sample a couple while you make your own small mason jar mix for yourself and as a gift.

• Saturday, December 7, 2-3PM
• Water Plaza Room
• Member $7; Nonmember $10
• Best for Ages 5-12
• Register by December 4
• REGISTER HERE

Come spend an afternoon with us learning about how fascinating ice is! Become a mad scientist as we learn and experiment with ice. Then we will become artists and create a sparkly winter craft and end the day dreaming of a white Christmas playing with a matter that feels just like snow.

• Saturday, December 14, 11AM-12PM
• Park House
• Member $13; Nonmember $15
• Best for Ages 5-12
• Register by December 11
• REGISTER HERE

Join us in making Gingerbread Gardens, a botanical spin on gingerbread houses. Explore the plants used in making candy and chocolate. Structure, cookies, frosting, and candies for creating and decorating your very own gingerbread garden are provided. Each participant will take their creation home to display as holiday décor.

• Saturday, December 14, 2-3PM
• Mango Room
• Member $13; Nonmember $15 
• Best for Ages 5-12
• Register by Wednesday, December 11
• REGISTERE HERE

Get your little one in the holiday spirit with wreath making– for kids! Guests will make their very own natural wreath and adorn it with a variety of winter wonderland themed decorations.

• Tuesday, December 17 and Wednesday, December 18, 10AM-12PM
• Visitor Center Lobby
• $2 Donation Suggested
• All Ages Welcome

Between 10am and noon, guests will have the opportunity to make a natural ornament, learn about winter plants and animals, make a craft, and enjoy a holiday treat as we tuck in away from the cold.