Upcoming Events

February 2026

Family Gardening Club

Family Gardening Club

When: Sunday, February 15, 2026 - Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden
Cost: $35/session

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

May 2026

Star Party - Canceled

Star Party - Canceled

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where: Event Lawn

Join us for an evening of stargazing!

Botanical Watercolors

Botanical Watercolors

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

Let your creativity flow during this class suitable for all experience levels.

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Sketch your art out during this free drop-in class for adults!

Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, May 6, 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.

Adopt-a-Seedling

Adopt-a-Seedling

When: Monday, May 11, 2026 - Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Adopt a plant in honor of Go Public Gardens days!

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Sketch your art out during this free drop-in class for adults!

Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, May 13, 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.

Family Gardening Club: Herb Gardens & Paper Windmills

Family Gardening Club: Herb Gardens & Paper Windmills

When: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden
Cost: $35/child

This six-session program will take place on Sunday afternoons during the late-winter and spring months. Participants will receive all the supplies necessary to grow seasonally appropriate plant varieties from seed to harvest, including the seeds, soil, and full-size containers suitable for small outdoor spaces.

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Sketch your art out during this free drop-in class for adults!

Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, May 20, 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.

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!

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, Admin and Education Wing (124 Palmer Museum of Art)

Sketch your art out during this free drop-in class for adults!

Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, May 27, 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.

Spring Plant Walk

Spring Plant Walk

When: Friday, May 29, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Come celebrate spring with us by exploring the flowers blooming in our gardens!

June 2026

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

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

Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, June 3, 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.

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

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

Drop in and discover!

Story Circle

Story Circle

When: Monday, June 8, 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!

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

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

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

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

Drop in and discover!

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace

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

Learn to walk lightly on the land!

Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, June 10, 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.

Bats Are Good Guys

Bats Are Good Guys

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

Discover bat facts with educators from Lincoln Caverns!

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

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

Drop in and discover!

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

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

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

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

Drop in and discover!

Harvest Tasting

Harvest Tasting

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

Try a fresh taste from the children’s garden!

Native Edible Plants Walk

Native Edible Plants Walk

When: Friday, June 12, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Discover native edible plants!

Discovery Drop-In: Weekend Edition

Discovery Drop-In: Weekend Edition

When: Saturday, June 13, 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 program for kids!

Family Gardening Club: Marigolds & Pollinators

Family Gardening Club: Marigolds & Pollinators

When: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden
Cost: $35/child

This six-session program will take place on Sunday afternoons during the late-winter and spring months. Participants will receive all the supplies necessary to grow seasonally appropriate plant varieties from seed to harvest, including the seeds, soil, and full-size containers suitable for small outdoor spaces.

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, June 15, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

Story Circle

Story Circle

When: Monday, June 15, 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!

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

Growing Natives

Growing Natives

When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Grow native with help from Master Gardeners!

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

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

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

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

Drop in and discover!

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace

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

Learn to walk lightly on the land!

Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, June 17, 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.

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

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

Drop in and discover!

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

Sunset Sketching

Sunset Sketching

When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Join us to capture nature at the close of day!

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

Story Circle

Story Circle

When: Monday, June 22, 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!

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

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

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

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

Drop in and discover!

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace

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

Learn to walk lightly on the land!

Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, June 24, 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.

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

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

Drop in and discover!

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

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

Drop in and discover!

Harvest Tasting

Harvest Tasting

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

Try a fresh taste from the children’s garden!

Papermaking with Penn State University Libraries Conservation Centre

Papermaking with Penn State University Libraries Conservation Centre

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

Learn how to make your own paper!

Native Edible Plants Walk

Native Edible Plants Walk

When: Friday, June 26, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Discover native edible plants!

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

Story Circle

Story Circle

When: Monday, June 29, 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!

Discovery Drop-In

Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, June 30, 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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