Wade Oval Wednesday Free Nights
Enjoy free admission to the Cleveland Botanical Garden on Wednesday, June 18 and August 6, from 5:30 to 8:30pm as part of Wade Oval Wednesdays.
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Wednesday, June 18 & August 6 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy free admission to the Cleveland Botanical Garden on Wednesday, June 18 and August 6, from 5:30 to 8:30pm as part of Wade Oval Wednesdays. Guests are invited to enter through the Kohl Gate, located off Wade Oval, and take a relaxing stroll through the lush outdoor gardens during these extended evening hours. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty of the gardens in full summer splendor, free of charge, while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Wade Oval’s weekly summer celebration.
Just for Kids!
Come cool off at the pond in the Hershey Children’s Garden and meet the creatures swimming below the surface! You bring your curiosity, and we’ll have the nets!
- The Hershey Children’s Garden is open during our free extended hours, 5-8:30pm
- Guests are invited join us for a guided experience from 5-6:30pm
- Through participating in our Ponding activity, guests will learn about our pond and use nets to discover living things beneath the water’s surface
- Kids who participate in the Ponding activity will receive a sticker
- The Perennial Playspace is open during our free extended hours, 5-8:30pm
Pop-up Plant Sale – Wednesday, June 18
We have 20 plus species of perennials available in 4” pots including the 2025 Perennial Plant of the Year – Pycnanthemum muticum (mountain mint). Buy 3 plants, get one free!
We have lots of flowering plants and most of them are also beneficial to our local pollinators. Plant them in your gardens or in containers to dress-up your patio, balcony or deck.
Here’s more to explore at Cleveland Botanical Garden
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Western Reserve Herb Garden
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Perennial Garden
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Artwork on Display
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Eleanor Squire Library
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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
Gateway Garden
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Garden Café
Hours: Sunday: 1pm- 4pmMonday: ClosedTues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 11am – 4pmSat: 11am – 7:30pm All year long, the Garden Café uses fresh ingredients to make artisanal dishes like soups, salads,... more
Inspiration Gardens
Meander through this dedicated section of gardens and find new ways to incorporate more lush beauty into your own landscaping. more
