Summer Nights at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Enjoy the café, glasshouses, your favorite outdoor gardens, and special evening events every Thursday during summer.
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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 ages three to twelve. Admission is free for Holden Forests & Gardens members.
Live music on Thursday nights!
6:30-8:30pm, included with admission
June 5 – Girl Cologne (Pride Night)
June 12 – Afi Scruggs
June 19 – Charity Evonna (cancelled due to weather)
June 26 – Megan Grantham
July 3 – A Glass of Wine
July 10 – The Williams Project
July 17 – Cameron Zona
July 24 – Cleveland Institute of Music
July 31 – RockAbility
August 7 – Matt Mortensen
August 14 – Ed Michaels
August 28 – Charlie Mosbrook
September 4- Richard Brentar
September 11 – Jimmy Mrozek
September 18 – Cameron Zona
September 25 – Matt Mortensen
Gourmets at the Garden
This summer will feature five Gourmets at the Garden events on select Thursday evenings through September 4.
$15 per member, $25 per nonmember
June 12 – Chef Eric Wells from Skye LaRae’s
July 3 – Chef Lee Negrelli from Rabbit Food food truck (vegan)
July 24 – Chef Ryan Matthew Boone of Chips and Dip Hospitality
August 14 – Chef Ricky Smith from Something Good Social Kitchen/The RAFT
September 4 – Spice Catering
Yoga Classes
This summer will feature five yoga classes on select Thursday evening through September 18.
$20 per member, $30 per nonmember*
June 26 – Yoga with Piper from Yoga Roots
July 17 – Adapted Yoga with Angela from Adapted Fitness & Yoga
August 7 – Kids Yoga with Kristin Mulcahy ($20 per child, $10 per nonmember adult, free for member adults)
August 28 – Mat Pilates with Rose from Vital Pilates Studio
September 18 – Yoga with Bottoms Up! Yoga & Brews
Live Action Chef Stations
Select Thursdays, 6-8pm
$22 per adult, $19 per child (includes admission)
June 19 – Build Your Own Mediterranean Bowls (GF, VG options)
Build your base with seasoned rice or mixed greens, marinated chicken or falafel, hummus or charred eggplant top it off with assorted fresh and pickled vegetables and sauces
July 10 – Cleveland Botanical BBQ
Burger bar with classic and gourmet toppings, and choice of pasta salad, potato salad or fruit salad side dish
July 31 – Chef Tossed Pasta Bar
Pick your pasta, sauces and toppings and our chefs will toss it fresh for you
Japanese Garden Tours
Thursdays, July 3-31, 7-7:45pm
Free for member, $10 per nonmember, registration required
Join us during the month of July for a short guided tour celebrating our Japanese Garden’s golden anniversary. Discover the history, philosophy, and symbolism behind this tranquil space, which blends Zen-inspired design with nature’s imperfect beauty. From winding paths to ancient trees, let the garden invite you to slow down and live in the moment.
Fit & Florals Ladies Night
Friday, July 18, 6-9pm
$35 per person
Take your pick of high-energy workouts, rejuvenating yoga, and an enchanting sound bath under the stars. Enjoy tons of complimentary experience stations and shop from our favorite local businesses.
Here’s more to explore at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Perennial Garden
Our ever-changing path indulges your senses with a collage of hues and textures. One day you might spy a group of towering foxtail lilies, and a month later come across... 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
Inspiration Gardens
Meander through this dedicated section of gardens and find new ways to incorporate more lush beauty into your own landscaping. 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
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
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
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
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
