Queens Botanical Garden
Upcoming Events
Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Bring your little nature lovers to QBG for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under. Sponsored by the World Flower Children’s Foundation. While supplies last.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Seasonal Garden Tours
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus, every weekend from 2 to 4pm, check out our activity table!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Seasonal Garden Tours
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus, every weekend from 2 to 4pm, check out our activity table!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Day
Help keep QBG clean, green, and growing! Join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with our plants. Registration required: 2017qbgvolunteerdays.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »
Brunch on the Farm
Say farewell to summer at this exclusive Member-Brunch! Your light meal will incorporate vegetables and herbs harvested from the QBG Farm! Schedule: 11am - 12:30pm Brunch served under a tented space 12:30 Remarks by Executive Director, Susan Lacerte 1pm Farmer-led tour of the QBG Farm To purchase tickets you must be a member of Queens Botanical Garden. Limited seating available. $20 Adults, Members are allowed one guest $10 Children (ages 4 thru 12) FREE Children (3 and under).
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Bring your little nature lovers to QBG for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under. Sponsored by the World Flower Children’s Foundation.
Find out more »
Apples & Honey Day
Celebrate harvest season with apples and honey! 12 to 4pm—Nature-inspired crafts and tours • Free 1 to 2:30pm—Buzz on Bees • $6 • Registration required: fall2017buzzonbees.eventbrite.com Visit QBG’s Bee Garden, learn about these amazing insects, sample honey, and make a beeswax candle to take home. 1 to 3pm—Dyed in Queens Demonstration • Free Artist in residence Jess Brey experiments with QBG-grown harvest fruits like pokeberries and persimmons to extract natural dyes to create art. 4 to 5:30pm—Music in the Garden:…
Find out more »Dyed in Queens Demonstrations
Artist in residence Jess Brey experiments with QBG-grown fruit to extract natural dyes! Observe her process as she pushes plants to their limit by applying resist and mordant techniques to create art.
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Buzz on Bees
Celebrate nature’s winged aviators at this family-friendly workshop! Visit QBG’s Bee Garden, learn about these amazing insects, sample local honey, and make a beeswax candle to take home. Please note, this workshop is happening during a larger event Apples & Honey. In order to attend Buzz on Bees workshop, advance registration is required: fall2017buzzonbees.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Bring your little nature lovers to QBG for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under. Sponsored by the World Flower Children’s Foundation.
Find out more »
Opening Day: Borderlines by Shahryar Shahamat
Friday, September 29 thru Sunday, December 31 • Free with Admission thru October, Free November thru December Through his paintings in Borderlines, artist Shahryar Shahamat shares his experience—boundaries and challenges—as a resident of New York City for the past seven years.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Seasonal Garden Tours
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus, every weekend from 2 to 4pm, check out our activity table!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Artist Reception
Meet the artist and view the exhibit. Through his paintings in Borderlines, artist Shahryar Shahamat shares his experience—boundaries and challenges—as a resident of New York City for the past seven years.
Find out more »Artist Reception
Meet Shahryar Shahmat and view his exhibit on view, Borderlines.
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Day
Help keep QBG clean, green, and growing! Join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with our plants. Registration required: 2017qbgvolunteerdays.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Seasonal Garden Tours
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus, every weekend from 2 to 4pm, check out our activity table!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Bring your little nature lovers to QBG for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under. Sponsored by the World Flower Children’s Foundation.
Find out more »
Harvest Fest & Pumpkin Patch
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family! We'll have live music, old-fashioned games, nature and garden walks, composting demonstrations, craft and food vendors, beer tent, and the ever-popular Pumpkin Patch.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »
Music in the Garden: Ustad Shafaat Khan
Sitar and tabla Maestro Ustad Shafaat Khan is a world-renowned Indian classical musician who has performed with Stevie Wonder and has released three historic CDs produced by Dr. Deepak Chopra. Enjoy Maestro Khan’s blend of Indian classical and folk music as he is joined by his fusion group “East Meets West” and presents music that reflects heritage that can be traced back to the sixteenth century. Sponsored by Astoria Bank and Kupferberg Center for the Arts.
Find out more »Dyed in Queens Demonstrations
Artist in residence Jess Brey experiments with QBG-grown botanicals to extract natural dyes! Observe her process as she pushes plants to their limit by applying resist and mordant techniques to create art.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Bring your little nature lovers to QBG for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under. Sponsored by the World Flower Children’s Foundation.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »
Halloween at the Garden
Make a seasonal botanical craft, see a magic show, and meet and take pictures with Flora, QBG’s friendly mascot! Show off your Halloween costume and bring your trick-or-treat bags!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Day
Help keep QBG clean, green, and growing! Join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with our plants. Registration required: 2017qbgvolunteerdays.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Seasonal Garden Tours
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus, every weekend from 2 to 4pm, check out our activity table!
Find out more »
Handmade Greeting Card Workshop
Hand craft unique greeting cards using beautiful papers and embellishments. Each participant will make two styles of cards. Registration required: handmadegreetingcards.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Live Painting & Performance
Observe Shahryar Shahamat as he creates site-specific, life-sized paintings, inspired by the ambiance of the Garden and a live musical performance on trombone.
Find out more »Community Volunteer Day
Roll up your sleeves and keep QBG clean and green! Led by QBG staff, volunteers will participate in a variety of gardening activities. Includes bagel breakfast. Registration required: fall2017communityvolunteering.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Seasonal Garden Tours
On the first weekend of each month, explore seasonal garden highlights with our knowledgeable staff on a tour from 1 to 2pm. Plus, every weekend from 2 to 4pm, check out our activity table!
Find out more »Dyed in Queens Demonstrations
Artist in residence Jess Brey experiments with QBG-grown botanicals to extract natural dyes! Observe her process as she pushes plants to their limit by applying resist and mordant techniques to create art.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Bring your little nature lovers to QBG for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under. Sponsored by the World Flower Children’s Foundation.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »
Floral Design Workshop: Holiday Centerpiece
Try your hand at creating your own holiday centerpiece! Participants will be introduced to tips and techniques used by pros, and take home their own centerpiece. All materials provided. Registration required: 2017holidaycenterpiece.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Holiday Sale at QBG Gift Shop
Unique gifts for everyone! Kick off your holiday shopping at our annual holiday sale.
Find out more »Holiday Sale at QBG Gift Shop
Unique gifts for everyone! Kick off your holiday shopping at our annual holiday sale.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Holiday Sale at QBG Gift Shop
Unique gifts for everyone! Kick off your holiday shopping at our annual holiday sale.
Find out more »Activity Table
Every weekend from 2 to 4pm stop by our activity table to create something appropriate for all ages!
Find out more »Storytime & Craft
Bring your little nature lovers to QBG for a relaxing afternoon featuring nature-inspired stories, followed by a botanically themed craft activity. Recommended for ages 10 and under. Sponsored by the World Flower Children’s Foundation.
Find out more »Holiday Sale at QBG Gift Shop
Unique gifts for everyone! Kick off your holiday shopping at our annual holiday sale.
Find out more »Holiday Sale at QBG Gift Shop
Unique gifts for everyone! Kick off your holiday shopping at our annual holiday sale.
Find out more »Holiday Sale at QBG Gift Shop
Unique gifts for everyone! Kick off your holiday shopping at our annual holiday sale.
Find out more »Holiday Sale at QBG Gift Shop
Unique gifts for everyone! Kick off your holiday shopping at our annual holiday sale.
Find out more »Holiday Sale at QBG Gift Shop
Unique gifts for everyone! Kick off your holiday shopping at our annual holiday sale.
Find out more »Holiday Sale at QBG Gift Shop
Unique gifts for everyone! Kick off your holiday shopping at our annual holiday sale.
Find out more »
Christmas at the Garden
Get into the holiday spirit with fun for the whole family! Christmas at the Garden returns to Queens Botanical Garden with live musical performances, photos with Santa (fee required), garden tour, holiday crafts, tree lighting, and blowout sales at QBG Shop!
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