Upcoming Events

August 2026

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Ancient Forests: Then & Now

Ancient Forests: Then & Now

When: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Penn State’s Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum is coming to the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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Invasive Plants Walk

Invasive Plants Walk

When: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Learn about invasive plants!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Friday, August 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Harvest Tasting

Harvest Tasting

When: Friday, August 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Try a taste of our fresh produce!

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Milkweed and Monarch Walk

Milkweed and Monarch Walk

When: Friday, August 7, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Learn about monarch butterflies and the other insects attracted by milkweed!

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Discovery Drop-In: Weekend Edition

Discovery Drop-In: Weekend Edition

When: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Join us for the weekend edition of our popular drop-in programs!

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Sunset Sketching

Sunset Sketching

When: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Drop in for the evening edition of our nature sketching series!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, August 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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PA Paleo

PA Paleo

When: Monday, August 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Discover the ancient history of Pennsylvania!

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Story Circle

Story Circle

When: Monday, August 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Start the week with story time in the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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Troglo Who?

Troglo Who?

When: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Find out who lives in caves with educators from Lincoln Caverns!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Harvest Tasting

Harvest Tasting

When: Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Try a taste of our fresh produce!

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Milkweed and Monarchs

Milkweed and Monarchs

When: Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Discover the insect community that depends on milkweed!

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Movies in the Garden: The Sandlot

Movies in the Garden: The Sandlot

When: Friday, August 14, 2026, 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: Event Lawn
Cost: $10–$15

Join us for an outdoor movie night in the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, August 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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PA Paleo

PA Paleo

When: Monday, August 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Discover the ancient history of Pennsylvania!

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Story Circle

Story Circle

When: Monday, August 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Start the week with story time in the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Recycling Fun

Recycling Fun

When: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Learn how Centre County recycles!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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Rocks Beneath Our Feet: Discover the Geology of Central Pennsylvania

Rocks Beneath Our Feet: Discover the Geology of Central Pennsylvania

When: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Discover the rocks beneath your feet!

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Invasive Plant Walk

Invasive Plant Walk

When: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Learn about invasive plants!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Harvest Tasting

Harvest Tasting

When: Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Try a taste of our fresh produce!

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Movies in the Garden: The Princess Bride

Movies in the Garden: The Princess Bride

When: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: Event Lawn
Cost: $10–$15

Join us for an outdoor movie night in the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, August 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Story Circle

Story Circle

When: Monday, August 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Start the week with story time in the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Migration Morning Bird Walk

Migration Morning Bird Walk

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Discover birds on our Migration Morning walks!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Harvest Tasting

Harvest Tasting

When: Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Try a taste of our fresh produce!

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Bird Landscaping Walk

Bird Landscaping Walk

When: Friday, August 28, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Learn how to support birds in your own backyard!

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September 2026

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Migration Morning Bird Walk

Migration Morning Bird Walk

When: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Discover birds on our Migration Morning walks!

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Intoxicating Plants Walk

Intoxicating Plants Walk

When: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Discover the science and stories of intoxicating plants!

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Silent Disco

Silent Disco

When: Friday, September 4, 2026, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Get ready to dance!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Migration Morning Bird Walk

Migration Morning Bird Walk

When: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Discover birds on our Migration Morning walks!

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