Event Calendar

Exhibits

Roots by Brian Zeigler

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Artist and Brooklyn Botanic Garden gardener Brian Zeigler uses an innovative process to create images of underground roots. This exhibit focuses on the complex root systems of edible plants.

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Exhibits

Sonic Succulents: Plant Sounds and Vibrations at Brooklyn Botanic Garden by Adrienne Adar

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

The artist amplifies familiar plants with handmade sensors so that visitors can interact with plant life through gentle touch and sound. Installations around the Garden will deepen visitors’ understanding of and connection to the natural world. Learn More about Sonic Succulents: Plant Sounds and Vibrations at Brooklyn Botanic Garden by Adrienne Adar ›

Exhibits

Artist in Residence: Yoshihito Kawase

Open Studio: July 9–26, 2019

The the 2019 Ronin | Globus Artist-in-Residence, Yoshihito Kawase, will use Brooklyn Botanic Garden as inspiration and as a plein air studio during a two-week residency. Learn More about Artist in Residence: Yoshihito Kawase ›

Families & Kids

Kids’ Discovery Stations

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Kids’ Discovery Stations ›

Tours

Seasonal Highlights Tour

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Catch BBG’s burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour ›

Tours | Twilight Tuesdays

The Botanical World of Harry Potter Tour

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.

Many of the plants used and mentioned in Harry Potter’s adventures are alive and growing at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. See them on this enchanting evening tour. Learn More about The Botanical World of Harry Potter Tour ›

Adult Workshops

Botanicals in Resin

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 | 6 p.m.–9 p.m. | Preregistration Required

Learn the art of making colorful glasslike ornaments with resin using dried flowers, leaves, seeds, ground spices, fabrics, paper, and other small objects. Learn More about Botanicals in Resin ›

Adult Workshops

Biophilic Design

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 | 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

This course focuses on the principles of biophilic design—a design solution that incorporates natural elements and processes into the built environment—and the science that supports it. We'll review recent examples of successful botanic and biophilic installations across the globe. Learn More about Biophilic Design ›

Twilight Tuesdays | Music Performances

Bhangra Jazz Trio with Deep Singh and Frank London

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 | 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

Two Downtown luminaries play their unique blend of bhangra, klezmer, jazz, and Arabic music in an intimate performance. Learn More about Bhangra Jazz Trio with Deep Singh and Frank London ›

Families & Kids

Discover Gardening

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Drop in and practice gardening skills: water and weed fruit and vegetable beds, plant a seed, and learn about what’s growing! Learn More about Discover Gardening ›

Tours

Seasonal Highlights Tour

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Catch BBG’s burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour ›

Families & Kids | Member Events

Members’ Night for Children & Sunset Picnic

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 | 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Exclusively for members! Join us for an evening of singing and dancing, especially for the kids in your life. Learn More about Members’ Night for Children & Sunset Picnic ›

Families & Kids

Kids’ Discovery Stations

Thursday, July 25, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Kids’ Discovery Stations ›

Tours

Seasonal Highlights Tour

Thursday, July 25, 2019 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Catch BBG’s burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour ›

Families & Kids

First Discoveries for Toddlers

Friday, July 26, 2019 | 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Plant a seed, touch a wriggly worm, or create a unique nature craft at activity stations designed for toddlers. Learn More about First Discoveries for Toddlers ›

Families & Kids

Kids’ Discovery Stations

Friday, July 26, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Kids’ Discovery Stations ›

Tours

Seasonal Highlights Tour

Friday, July 26, 2019 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Catch BBG’s burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour ›

Families & Kids

Discovery Garden Early Opening for Children and Families of All Abilities

Saturday, July 27, 2019 | 9 a.m.–11 a.m. | Preregistration Required

Explore the garden at your own pace and participate in multisensory activities at facilitated stations. Learn More about Discovery Garden Early Opening for Children and Families of All Abilities ›

Families & Kids

Family Discovery Weekends

Saturday, July 27, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends ›

Tours

Seasonal Highlights Tour

Saturday, July 27, 2019 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Catch BBG’s burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour ›

Wellness Sundays

Summer Wellness Sundays Series

Sunday, July 28, 2019 | 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Preregistration Required

Connect with nature, yourself, and your community during these special wellness mornings.

Learn More about Summer Wellness Sundays Series ›

Tours

Seasonal Highlights Tour

Sunday, July 28, 2019 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Catch BBG’s burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour ›

Families & Kids

Family Discovery Weekends

Sunday, July 28, 2019 | 1 p.m.–3 p.m.

Hands-on stations throughout the garden’s meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats, and in the vegetable garden encourage families to explore nature together. Learn More about Family Discovery Weekends ›

FFS test

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

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Families & Kids

Kids’ Discovery Stations

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about Kids’ Discovery Stations ›

Tours

Seasonal Highlights Tour

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Catch BBG’s burgeoning blossoms at their best and other highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour ›

Tours | Twilight Tuesdays

Evening Seasonal Highlights Tour

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | 6 p.m.–7 p.m.

Enjoy the Garden during the tranquil twilight and stroll among the highlights of the season in this free Garden-wide guided walk. Learn More about Evening Seasonal Highlights Tour ›

Twilight Tuesdays | Music Performances

MindTravel: SilentWalk and listening experience

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Renew your sense of wonder on this SilentWalk as music plays through provided headphones, culminating in a beautiful, real-time performance in the Japanese Garden. Learn More about MindTravel: SilentWalk and listening experience ›