Queens Botanical Garden
April 2019
Spring Break Activities for Kids!
Stop by for self-guided nature activities, where children get their hands dirty as they sift and search through QBG's Exploration Station. Appropriate for children of all ages. Drop-in. Included with Garden admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE. TIP:…
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Watercolor Workshop: Spring Blooms
In this seasonal series of classes, learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolors with artist Chemin Hsiao. This class will go out into the garden and use bulb flowers, flowering trees, and other spring blooms as inspiration. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $20 Member / $30 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here to purchase tickets. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! Go to the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery to see "In Full Bloom," featuring three artists presenting…
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Arbor Fest
It’s a fun filled celebration of trees and the environment at QBG’s Arbor Fest! Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including live music, arts and crafts, demonstrations, a petting zoo, beer, wine, and local food vendors! Check back for more details! TIP: QBG Members get in to festivals for free and enjoy other great discounts! To become a Member today, click here.
Find out more »May 2019
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! On the first Thursday of April, May, and June, join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics while working hands-on with our plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, watering, pruning, planting, mulching, and more! Explore the beauty of QBG’s ever-changing scenery as our flowers bloom, trees grow, and community comes…
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Daffodil Dash
Run, walk, or push a stroller while you enjoy the spring flowers! All proceeds benefit the educational programs of Queens Botanical Garden.
Find out more »First Weekend: Daffodils & Tulips
QBG's First Weekend activities in May are all about daffodils and tulips! Schedule: 11am to 12:30pm: Storytime & Craft 1 to 2pm: Seasonal Garden Tour Included with Garden Admission. ***While the event is free, Garden admission is to be paid at Garden entry. Admission April through October: Adults – $6, Seniors (age 62+) – $4, Students with ID – $4, Children (ages 4 to 12) – $2, Children (3 and under) – FREE, Members – FREE. TIP: Spend the day…
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TULIP TIME!
Experience spring with a visit to QBG during TULIP TIME! Celebrate spring bulb flowers during the peak of tulip season. See over 20,000 tulips and tens of thousands of daffodils, and take part in the festivities. Schedule: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm: Hourly Tulip Tours Included with Garden admission; drop-in Learn about the different varieties of tulips and bulb flowers in our Spring displays with QBG's resident plant expert Fred Gerber. 11am to 1pm: Floral Design: Tulips $30-40 (includes Garden admission); registration…
Find out more »Floral Design: Tulips
Arrange tulips at TULIP TIME! Participants will learn the beauty of designing with tulips and other bulb flowers as they create a spring basket arrangement to take home. All flowers and materials provided. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $30 Member / $40 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here to purchase tickets. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! This workshop takes place during TULIP TIME!, where we have a full day of festivities to celebrate spring bulb flowers, including tulip…
Find out more »Printmaking Workshop: Tulips
Tulips have been a long-lasting motif in the history of textile and ceramic arts. In this workshop, create tulip patterns and designs and learn the basics of block printing on paper and fabric with Artist Chemin Hsiao. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+ (accompanied by participating adult). Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $20 Member / $30 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here to purchase tickets. TIP: Spend the day at the Garden! This workshop takes place during TULIP TIME!,…
Find out more »Corporate Volunteer Day – Book Today!
Perfect for a Corporate Volunteer Day or team-building activity! Attention Companies! We can tailor an experience for your group involving a hands-on seasonal work activity. Complete your package with great add-ons such as lunch, happy hour, professional photography to capture your team’s service or social experience, and more. Activities generally take place 9am to 12pm or 1 to 4pm on weekdays. Recommended for a group of 20 individuals. To learn more and book today, go to www.queensbotanical.org/corporate-volunteer
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Evening Cocktail & Craft: Macramé Planter
Sip on a spring cocktail and learn the basics of macramé, textile produced by knotting. Join Melissa Taylor of terra + twine to learn how to design your own piece. This class will focus on creating a hanging planter. QBG will provide a selection of ideal plants for you to design your piece around! All materials provided. Adults 21+ only. Registration required. Drop-ins welcome upon availability. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Mother’s Day Mini Photo Sessions
Make Mother’s Day Weekend memorable with colorful family portraits at Queens Botanical Garden! Sign up for a 15-minute mini photo session by professional family photographer Eryn Hatzithomas (www.ehatziphoto.com). Receive six (6) photos to remember this special occasion. Ideal for individual families of three to seven people. Photos are taken in QBG’s Wedding Garden, an exclusive space that is normally closed to the public for private events. In case of rain or inclement weather, an alternative indoor location for photos will…
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Floral Design: Mother’s Day Bouquet
Learn the art of hand gathering bouquets for a fresh from the garden look! This workshop makes a great gift for Mom! Each participant will take a bouquet home. All materials provided. Registration required. Drop-in upon availability. $30 Member / $40 Non-Member (includes Garden admission) Click here to purchase tickets. TIP: More for mom! Make Mother’s Day Weekend memorable with colorful 15-minute mini photo session for family portraits at the Garden! ($150; registration required). Spend the day at the Garden!…
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Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Photos with Mom
Drop in for a portrait with mom with a beautfiul backdrop in QBG's Wedding Garden. Up to six family members can pose by professional family photographer Eryn Hatzithomas (www.ehatziphoto.com). You will receive two digital photos to remember this special day in the Garden. TIP: More for mom! On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, treat mom to a delicious farm-to-table meal at QBG at 10am or 1pm during our Mother's Day Brunch event ($25-65; registration required). Book your brunch now--Tickets sell…
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Mother’s Day Brunch in the Garden
Treat mom to a delicious farm-to-table brunch at QBG! Featuring a sumptuous menu by local caterers, guests will enjoy freshly made hot dishes, muffins, scones, fair trade coffees, and teas. Enjoy a stroll around the Garden. Choose between two sessions, 10am and 1pm. Registration required. Ticket price includes admission for Adults and Children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. Includes garden admission. Click to purchase tickets. TIP: More for mom! Before your brunch session, get a professional photo…
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Corporate Volunteer Day – Book Today!
Perfect for a Corporate Volunteer Day or team-building activity! Attention Companies! We can tailor an experience for your group involving a hands-on seasonal work activity. Complete your package with great add-ons such as lunch, happy hour, professional photography to capture your team’s service or social experience, and more. Activities generally take place 9am to 12pm or 1 to 4pm on weekdays. Recommended for a group of 20 individuals. To learn more and book today, go to www.queensbotanical.org/corporate-volunteer
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Corporate Volunteer Day – Book Today!
Perfect for a Corporate Volunteer Day or team-building activity! Attention Companies! We can tailor an experience for your group involving a hands-on seasonal work activity. Complete your package with great add-ons such as lunch, happy hour, professional photography to capture your team’s service or social experience, and more. Activities generally take place 9am to 12pm or 1 to 4pm on weekdays. Recommended for a group of 20 individuals. To learn more and book today, go to www.queensbotanical.org/corporate-volunteer
Find out more »June 2019
First Weekend: Pride in the Garden
QBG’s First Weekend activities in June are all about pride! Check back soon for more details.
Find out more »First Weekend: Pride in the Garden
QBG’s First Weekend activities in June are all about pride! Check back soon for more details.
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Rose Gala
Honoring: Peter Koo New York City Council Member Jaclyn Mucaria President, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Your support of Rose Gala 2019 will help sustain QBG’s colorful flowers, innovative programs, and environmental education workshops for the 32,000+ schoolchildren and 250,000+ people who are served by the Garden each year. Click to support.
Find out more »Horticulture Volunteer Day
Help keep Queens Botanical Garden clean, green, and growing! On the first Thursday of April, May, and June, join our horticulture staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics while working hands-on with our plants. Make new friends and put your green thumb to good use in a variety of seasonal projects, including weeding, watering, pruning, planting, mulching, and more! Explore the beauty of QBG’s ever-changing scenery as our flowers bloom, trees grow, and community comes…
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Queens presents: TWIST & SPROUT!
A family-friendly FREE event—all about healthy eating and outdoor exercise! Check back soon for more details. FREE admission courtesy of NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Food and beverage not included.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »Activity Table
Family-friendly botanically themed arts and crafts activities. Included with Garden admission. Drop-in.
Find out more »July 2019
Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »First Weekend: Deserts and Tropics
QBG’s First Weekend activities in June are all about desert and tropical plants! Check back soon for more details.
Find out more »First Weekend: Deserts and Tropics
QBG’s First Weekend activities in June are all about desert and tropical plants! Check back soon for more details.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »August 2019
Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
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Taiwan: A World of Orchids
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY).
Find out more »Taiwan: A World of Orchids
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY).
Find out more »Taiwan: A World of Orchids
Enjoy a stunning display of orchids and a weekend filled with art and culture, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECONY).
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »Extended Summer Evenings
QBG is extending its open hours so you can enjoy twilight at the garden every Thursday evening in June, July, and August. Note: Last entry to the Garden is at 7:45pm. The Visitor & Administration Building is open until 7:30pm every Thursday evening.
Find out more »September 2019
Apples & Honey Day
Celebrate harvest season with apples and honey!
Find out more »October 2019
Harvest Fest
Celebrate all things Autumn at QBG’s signature fall festival, fun for the whole family!
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Halloween in the Garden
Bring the whole family for a day in ghoulish garden activities and show off your costume on the Trick-or-Treat Trail!
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas in the Garden
Get into the holiday spirit with fun for the whole family!
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