Upcoming Events

January 2026

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this art program for all experience levels!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this art program for all experience levels!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this art program for all experience levels!

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Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Explore the Arboretum’s back country during this hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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Family Gardening Club

Family Gardening Club

When: Sunday, January 25, 2026 - Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden
Cost: $150/child

Calling all young gardeners! This monthly program series will take place on Sunday afternoons from January to June.

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this art program for all experience levels!

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Sustainable Mending

Sustainable Mending

When: Friday, January 30, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Learn sustainable, artful stitchery techniques that can make your favorite garden pants last one more season!

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February 2026

Victorian Valentines

Victorian Valentines

When: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)
Cost: $10.00

Create a botanical valentine—just in time to mail it to your sweetheart!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Botanical Candles

Botanical Candles

When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)
Cost: $35

Craft a handmade candle during this deLIGHTful workshop!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, February 13, 2026, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Explore the Arboretum’s back country during this hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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The Art of Chocolate: A Guided Tasting Experience

The Art of Chocolate: A Guided Tasting Experience

When: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Events Space, Museum Wing
Cost: $25

Discover the art of chocolate pairing!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Botanical Watercolors

Botanical Watercolors

When: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)
Cost: $15–$20

Engage with nature during this watercolor class suitable for beginners and beyond!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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March 2026

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, March 20, 2026, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Explore the Arboretum’s back country during this hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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Botanical Watercolors

Botanical Watercolors

When: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)
Cost: $15–$20

Engage with nature during this creative watercolor class for beginners and beyond!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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April 2026

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, April 3, 2026, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Explore the Arboretum’s back country during this hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Engage with nature during this creative class for artists of all experience levels!

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May 2026

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, May 22, 2026, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Explore the Arboretum’s back country during this hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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