Things to See & Do
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Meet the Artists: Gallery Opening
Meet the talented artists behind our botanical garden galleries! Friday, August 29, 6-8:30pm Members are free, $20 per nonmember, registration required Explore our art galleries after hours and meet some... 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
Poetry in the Garden
Saturday, April 12, 2-4pm Free to attend, registration required This event will feature two sets of local poets sharing their work in the idyllic setting of the Cleveland Botanical Garden... 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
Orchids After Dark
Passion and petals underneath the moonlight! Every Saturday, Orchids: Love in Bloom is open late until 8:30 p.m. Grab an orchid cocktail or mocktail, and stroll through the beauty of... 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
Steeped in Love: ChocolaTea™ Tastings
Sip, savor, repeat. Explore seven curated tea and coffee tastings with four specialty pairings from Eisen Creek. Love what you try? Take home your favorites at the end of the... more
Orchids & Om: Ladies Night Out!
Join us for a ladies night at the Botanical Garden! Reconnect with yourself and friends during a serene evening of yoga, sound healing, luxurious experience stations, and curated local shopping.... more
Conservation Career Camp
A One-Day Career Exploration Experience for High School Students Curious about careers that protect forests, restore ecosystems, and study the living world? Join us for a hands-on Conservation Career Camp designed for... 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
Storytime with Santa
Join us for a magical storytime at the Botanical Garden, where holiday tales come to life in a winter wonderland! Enjoy a winter storytime, a holiday craft and plenty of... more
Artwork on Display
Current artwork on display in conjunction with Orchid Rodeo: Gunter Schwegler (Orientation Theatre) “I start with only the primary colors and black and mix them as I go along. I... 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
Farming Fungi at Home
Get hands-on experience inoculating mushroom logs to take home. more
Hand Painting on Silk
Learn from a local artist what it takes to create beautiful, botanical art on silk. 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
Sunday, May 11 Come enjoy a delicious meal surrounded by the beauty of the botanical garden. Make sure to capture the moment at our stunning photo spots. Take a stroll... more
Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 9am-12pm Make plans to join the fun for an eggceptionally fun morning at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. There will be no official “start” time to the egg... more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 19, 10am-5pm Enjoy free Admission to Cleveland Botanical Garden on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Visitors are invited to explore our exotic glasshouses and play in our Perennial... more
Greater Cleveland Orchid Society Orchid Show and Sale
Saturday, March 14 & Sunday, March 15 Included with admission Join us for the Greater Cleveland Orchid Society Show and Sale. The weekend will include an orchid competition, with judging... 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
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