Things to See & Do
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Harvest Moon
Location: Cleveland Botanical GardenDate: Friday, August 28, 2026Time: 5:30-9pm Join us for Harvest Moon, Holden Forests & Gardens’ annual fundraising gala, presented by Northern Trust, for an enchanting late-summer evening... 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
Shapes in Nature
Daisy
$14 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
Plants and Me
Grades PK-2
$10 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
$10 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Check availability by clicking on the BOOK NOW button below. 1.5 hours $10 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free;... more
Butterflies in the Garden
Grades PK-3
$10 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 Check availability by clicking on the BOOK NOW button below.... more
Garden Variety Tour
Grades PK - 8
$10 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Check availability by clicking on the BOOK NOW button below. 1 hour $10 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free;... more
Sensory Tour
Grades PK-8
$10 per student
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Check availability by clicking on the BOOK NOW button below. 1.5 hours $10 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students admitted free;... 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 a world of tropical butterflies, beginning April 1, 2026! A fan favorite returns with a burst of color: Return of the Butterflies at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Step into... more
Flowers-to-Go
Junior
$14 per scout (includes badge)
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Explore the indoor or outdoor gardens to see real flowers and learn about pollination. Investigate the parts of plants by dissecting a flower and then make a flower press for... more
Brownies and Bugs
Brownies
$14 per scout (includes badge)
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Find a bug and build an observation box for it. Each troop should bring shoeboxes with them – bring one per Girl Scout or bring just one shoebox to make a single observation box... more
Garden Café
Current Hours Sunday: 1-4pmTuesday-Saturday: 11am-4pm Need to ask a question? Give us a call at 216.245.3700 more
The Garden Store
Our carefully curated collection features original, one-of-a-kind, and locally made gifts and garden goods that change with the seasons—and that you won’t find anywhere else. Our friendly staff is always... more
Woodland Garden
You’ll be joined by butterflies, songbirds, and wildflowers as you explore our most informal and expansive retreat. This forest offers year-round enchantment, but feels especially magical when you visit in... more
Western Reserve Herb Garden
The area is laid out as a formal knot garden, just like you’d see in England, and is home to over 3,500 herbs and plants, spread through several themed sections: The... more
Topiary Garden
In every season, living evergreen and deciduous plant sculptures transport you to another world where anything goes—as long as it’s unexpected. This garden was designed in 2002 by architect and... more
Rose Garden
Our picturesque rose garden features a colorful collection of floribunda roses, encircling a classic, Roman-style octagonal pool. Selected for hue, hardiness, and disease resistance, the floribundas join other members of... more
Geis Terrace
Host all your get-togethers and garden parties on the welcoming Geis Terrace. It’s the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch with family or happy hour with friends. Seasonal plantings... more
Japanese Garden
Combine a love of nature and a sense of culture with this gem. Walk among a classic composition of rocks, clipped evergreen azaleas, and weathered beach stones and savor the... more
Inspiration Gardens
Meander through this dedicated section of gardens and find new ways to incorporate more lush beauty into your own landscaping. more
Hershey Children’s Garden
Children can become immersed in hands-on activities like: The Hershey Children’s Garden was one of the first of its kind in the country when it opened in 1999, and it... more
Elizabeth and Nona Evans Restorative Garden
This garden abounds with flowers, trees, and shrubs that will offer a soothing respite from the everyday. Large trees like chestnut oak and magnolia provide a soothing sense of enclosure.... more
People for Trees™
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Plant and care for a tree beginning with making a pledge. We will support each pledge with easy-to-follow instructional toolkits, guidance on how to select the most appropriate tree and where to purchase it, free virtual classes and other ongoing support.
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