Things to See & Do
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Greater Cleveland Orchid Society Orchid Show and Sale
Saturday, February 3rd & Sunday, February 4th Join us for the Greater Cleveland Orchid Society Show and Sale. The weekend will include an orchid competition, with judging sanctioned by the... more
Orchid Care 101
Caring for an orchid can feel like a daunting task. This class will cover the basics of orchid care, focusing on Phalaenopsis. We’ll start with care tips and learn the... more
Behind-the-Scenes Orchid Photography
With their bizarre shapes and fascinating colors, orchids offer botanical dreamscapes for photography. Join photographer Debbie DiCarlo for a workshop that includes a unique opportunity to get up close and... more
Krampusnacht with Ohio Krampus Society
On Saturday, December 7th from 6 – 8:30 p.m., Krampus returns to the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Krampusnacht is a folklore filled evening with Krampuses seeking out deviant attendees throughout the... more
Breakfast with Santa
Join us on Sunday, December 15th, and Sunday, December 22nd for a beloved holiday tradition at the Botanical Garden. Get ready to share your wishes with Santa during this limited-seating... more
Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Fair
Join us on Saturday, October 12th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 77th Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Fair at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Check out the amazing... 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
Gourmets in the Garden
This summer will feature three Gourmets in the Garden events on Thursday evenings, June 20th, July 11th, August 1st and August 15th from 6-7 p.m. This summer series will highlight... more
Arbor Day at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Friday, April 26th, 10am-5pm Come celebrate trees with us! Enjoy free admission to the Cleveland Botanical Garden in honor of Arbor Day. Admire the spring blooms, stroll our expansive trail system,... more
Midwest Cactus & Succulent Society Show and Sale
Saturday, April 6th, 10am-5pm and Sunday, April 7th, noon-5pm Join us on April 6th & 7th to secure your succulents at this highly anticipated sale of the year. Please note,... more
The Ron and Lydia Harrington Perennial Playspace
The Cleveland Botanical Garden has welcomed a new permanent exhibit, The Ron and Lydia Harrington Perennial Playspace, overlooking the towering plants and trees in the Glasshouses. The Botanical Garden team... more
Bootanical Bash
Join us on Friday, Oct. 18th, 2024 from 5:30-8:30pm for our annual family-friendly Bootanical Bash! Little wizards and witches will meander their way from the seasonally decorated Terrace to the... more
Shapes in Nature
Daisy
$13 per scout (includes badge)
Cleveland Botanical Garden
We will go on a scavenger hunt to find common and uncommon shapes in nature, plus plant, animal, and human-made patterns. Daisies will use natural items to create art they... more
Ohara School of Ikebana Northern Ohio Chapter Show
Ikebana, one of the traditional arts of Japan, has been practiced for more than six hundred years. The Ohara School of Ikebana emphasizes the Japanese aesthetics of asymmetry and empty... more
Plant Habitats & Adaptations
Grades 2-5
$9.00 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
A visit to the Madagascar and Costa Rica glasshouses – and weather permitting the outdoor gardens – will focus on comparing plants that have adapted to live in vastly different... more
Plants and Me
Grades PK-2
$9 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Plants are all around us – we see them in parks and gardens, dotted along walkways and parking lots, and even on our plates! Over the course of this program,... more
Is it Alive?
Grades PK-1
$9.00 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Spring sessions available 1.5 hours One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free; additional adults are $9.00 per person. Please note – if... more
Butterflies in the Garden
Grades PK-3
$9 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Guided discussions about metamorphosis help learners discover how plants play an important role in the lives of these interesting insects Offered Year-round 1.5 hours $9 per student. One adult chaperone... more
Garden Variety Tour
Grades PK - 8
$9 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Spring sessions available 1 hour $9 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free; additional adults are $9.00 per person. Please... more
Sensory Tour
Grades PK-8
$9 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Offered select dates in spring only. 1.5 hours $9 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free; additional adults are $9.00... more
Self Guided Tour
Grades PK - 12
$7 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Offered Year-round $7 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free; additional adults are $7.00 per person. Please note – if... more
Sunken Garden
This cultivated garden filled with seasonal flowers and native trees and shrubs sits nestled in the corner underneath the Botanical Garden’s Japanese Overlook Hallway. This secret oasis is perfect for... more
Return of the Butterflies
Enter the Costa Rica biome and be transported into the world of the butterflies! To celebrate the arrival of spring in a big way, Holden Forests & Gardens presents Return of... more
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