Things to See & Do
Cleveland Botanical Garden
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
Krampusnacht with Ohio Krampus Society
Jingle bells with a hint of mischief! Krampus returns this winter. Saturday, December 6, 6-8:30pm$20 per member, $35 per nonmemberThis includes access to Frost, our immersive winter wonderland! Krampusnacht is... more
Breakfast with Santa
Join us on Sunday, December 21 for a beloved holiday tradition! Make magical memories with your little ones! Enjoy a festive breakfast surrounded by twinkling lights and holiday cheer, then... more
Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Fair
Join for the 78th Western Reserve Herb Society Herb Fair at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Saturday, October 11, 10am-3pmIncluded with admission Check out the amazing selection of hand-crafted herbal items... more
Ikebana International Cleveland Chapter Exhibit
From Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25 visit the Cleveland Botanical Garden to witness the Ikebana art form presented by the Ikebana International Cleveland Chapter. A variety of arrangements... more
Summer Nights at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Soak up the sunshine with longer days, warmer nights, and more to do at the Garden! On Thursdays after 5pm, enjoy discounted admission: $10 for adults and $7 for children... 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 at the Garden
This summer will feature five Gourmets at the Garden events on select Thursday evenings through September 4. This summer series will highlight summertime favorites featuring local chefs in the Cleveland... more
Midwest Cactus & Succulent Society Show and Sale
Saturday, April 11, 10am-5pmSunday, April 12, noon-5pm Join us on April 11 & 12 to secure your succulents at this highly anticipated sale! A wide variety of stunning plants will... 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
Costumes, candy and garden fun! Saturday, October 25, 6-9pm Update: We are planning to host this event indoors at this time. We will have our trick or treat trail setup... 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
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. Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31Included with admission The Ohara School of... 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
Botanical Painting & Drawing
Connect to plants on a creative level! Participants will learn composition skills and techniques of botanical art including line, form, shading, and layering using inspiration from the natural world and... 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
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
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