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Families & Kids | Exhibits Don't Miss
Plants of Little Caribbean
On View through October 2024
The fruits and vegetables growing in this exhibit are just a few of many plants that grow in Caribbean countries and territories, each of which has its own unique ways of preparing meals. Learn More about Plants of Little Caribbean
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Exhibits Don't Miss
Seasonal Work: Art from Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society
Through April 28, 2024
The works in this exhibit depict plants from the Garden’s collection by Florilegium Society artists. Learn More about Seasonal Work: Art from Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Florilegium Society
Ongoing
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Special Events Don't Miss
Solar Eclipse Community Event [Sold Out]
Monday, April 8, 2024 | 1 p.m.–5 p.m. | Ticketed Event
[SOLD OUT] Gather on the Garden’s lawns to marvel at the sky as the moon passes between the Earth and sun in the afternoon. Learn More about Solar Eclipse Community Event [Sold Out]
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Art in the Garden | Performances Don't Miss
Staged Reading: The Verge
Monday, April 8, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
View a staged reading of a haunting American classic: The Verge by Susan Glaspell. Learn More about Staged Reading: The Verge
Monday, April 8, 2024
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Member Events | Garden Circle Events Don't Miss
Garden Circle Tour: Signs of Spring: Plants and Pollinators
Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle are invited to join us for a guided tour of BBG that explores plants and pollinators awakening from winter dormancy. Learn More about Garden Circle Tour: Signs of Spring: Plants and Pollinators
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9, 2024 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturday, April 13, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Break Family Discovery Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 23, 25, and 30 | Drop-in
Looking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Spring Break Family Discovery Days
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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 23–Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these three special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 23–Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these three special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
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Community Greening Workshops Don't Miss
How to Green Your Block - Section A
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 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 A
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Break Family Discovery Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 23, 25, and 30 | Drop-in
Looking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Spring Break Family Discovery Days
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Special Events | Evenings Don't Miss
Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Tuesday, April 23–Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
On these three special nights, guests can celebrate hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season—beneath uplit trees on Cherry Esplanade, with live music and specialty food and drinks. Learn More about Hanami Nights [Sold Out]
Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Special Events | Art in the Garden Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom 2024
Weekends, April 27–May 12 | Events and times vary
Celebrate all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, cultural programs, activities for kids and families, Garden tours, and more. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom 2024
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Saturday, April 27; Wednesday, June 26; or Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Preregistration Required
Woody plants—including shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen and deciduous shrubs—form the backbone of a well-planned landscape design. Learn More about Woody Landscape Plant ID
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9, 2024 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Special Events | Art in the Garden Don't Miss
Weekends in Bloom 2024
Weekends, April 27–May 12 | Events and times vary
Celebrate all the spring blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden with casual, pop-up music and dance performances, cultural programs, activities for kids and families, Garden tours, and more. Learn More about Weekends in Bloom 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
April 13–June 9, 2024 | No programs May 25 & 26 | Drop-inLooking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn More about Spring Family Discovery Weekends
Sunday, April 28, 2024
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Families & Kids Don't Miss
Spring Break Family Discovery Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | April 23, 25, and 30 | Drop-in
Looking for outdoor activities during spring break week? Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden! Learn More about Spring Break Family Discovery Days