Essential Herb Garden Experiences

Dig deeper and increase your gardening knowledge with a short educational talk amongst the herbs. Members of the Western Reserve Herb Society have lovingly maintained the Herb Garden since 1969... more

Garden Highlights Tours

Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens. more

Your Spring Bucket List

We’re sooooooo back! Spring at Cleveland Botanical Garden is a chance to explore lush indoor and outdoor gardens, encounter tropical butterflies, and enjoy the sights and scents of the season... more

Conquer the Soil: Love Stories of Black History & Horticulture

Join us for a talk that celebrates Black innovations in the world of horticulture. more

Shell-abration: Tortoises Turn 50

Two remarkable tortoises hit the big 5-0, and we’re shellabrating them all month long! They’ve been part of the Cleveland Botanical Garden for five decades — quietly charming visitors, outlasting trends,... more

Self Guided Tour

Grades PK - 12

$8 per student

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Offered Year-round $8 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free; additional adults are $8.00 per person. Please note – if... more

Environmental Science Merit Badge

Eagle

$25 per scout

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Spend a day immersing yourself in the Environmental Science Merit Badge at Cleveland Botanical Garden! As an Eagle Required badge, this is a great badge to work on. Scouts will... more

Berry Biology

High School

$10 per student

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Uncover the secrets of plant genetics in Berry Biology, where students extract real DNA from strawberries and explore how genetics links cell structure, biodiversity, and exciting science careers. Bring your students... more

Canopies Create Healthy Communities

High School

$10 per student

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Discover how trees create healthier cities and inspire careers in this hands-on, science- driven exploration of urban ecology! Empower your students to see the forest and the trees- as climate... more

Hand-Carved Botanical Stamps

Create your own stamp inspired by spring at the garden! more

Cleveland Botanical Garden Community Day

Join us for a day of environmental awareness, community engagement, and fun activities in celebration of Arbor Day! Friday, April 24, 202610am-8pm Seedling GiveawayAmerican Elderberry Sambucus canadensis is an adaptable, native Ohio shrub. Its flowers attract... more

Family-Friendly Spots

With plant-packed glasshouses and sensory play areas, there are so many exciting, educational, and interactive adventures for you and your little ones. more

Our Gardens

Located in the heart of University Circle, the Cleveland Botanical Garden is an urban oasis – an escape from the bustling city. Manicured gardens and curated glasshouses offer inspiration for... more

Cleveland Botanical Garden is for Lovers

Love with a side of yeehaw! Saturday, February 14, 6:30-9:30pm$20 per member, $25 per nonmember Join us for a valentine’s night packed with cute crafts, animal encounters, toe-tapping live music,... more

Biodiversity in Your Backyard

High School

$10 per student

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Explore invasive plants’ impact on biodiversity through interactive simulations before conducting field surveys in the gardens’ collection. Biodiversity in Your Backyard is a school program designed for 9th-12th graders which... more

Frost: An Ice-Capped Garden Experience

Northeast Ohio's favorite indoor/outdoor holiday experience returns to the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Winter botanical displays, holiday lights and immersive, themed rooms will transport you to an enchanting world. Advance ticket... more

Artwork on Display

Current artwork on display as of April 2026 Birdsong (April 11 – July 5) Birdsong is a vibrant, community‑driven public art experience that brings creativity into unexpected places. More than... more

Power of Plants at Cleveland Botanical Garden

PK - 6

$13 per student

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Power of Plants or “POP” is an interactive program geared towards children aged 3-12 (grades PK-6) and their adult chaperones. What do people get from plants? Show your smarts or... more

Cleveland Marathon

Run for the trees! Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 It’s tough to be a tree right now. Climate change, invasive pests, new diseases, and compacted urban soils are... more

College Self Guided Tour

College

$10 per student

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Offered Year-round Bring the whole class! $10 per student. Please note – if you have a special request that does not fit within the available options, please reach out to... more

Mother’s Day Brunch

A Beautiful Mother’s Day Tradition Come enjoy a delicious meal catered by Spice surrounded by the beauty of the Botanical Garden. Make sure to capture the moment at our stunning... more

Orchid Rodeo

This year’s annual orchid show puts a bold western twist on nature’s most dazzling blooms, blending cowboy spirit with the delicate beauty of orchids from around the world. more

Ikebana International Cleveland Chapter Exhibit

From Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24 visit the Cleveland Botanical Garden to witness the Ikebana art form presented by the Ikebana International Cleveland Chapter. A variety of arrangements... more

Botanical Book Club

Join us to discuss books that open a window to the great outdoors!  It’s free with admission and open to anyone who read the book, but please register in advance... more