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Youth & Family Activities

Education is the core of our mission.

Our youth and family activities allow families to learn and grow together at the Garden while fostering children’s inherent love of nature. These classes include hands-on, nature-inspired activities such as cooking, hiking, workshops, and more. 

Class offerings are announced three times per year in April, August, and January.

Plan a Birthday Party in Nature
Details coming soon!

Daily, Self-Guided Drop-In Activities

Available May 1–October 31

Scavenger Hunts | Anytime
Hunt for clues and discover plants and animals in the Garden.

Garden Discovery Boxes | Anytime
Explore boxes placed throughout the Garden with fun activities.

Ask the Expert | Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm
Bring your gardening questions for our Horticulture Team! Feel free to ask staff as you see them working in the Garden.

Bell Children’s Garden

Now Open

This new 2.5-acre outdoor wonderland connects nature, play, and learning, and creates a garden experience for everyone that inspires a lifetime connection to the natural world.

Upcoming Youth & Family Activities

Read our Registration and Cancelation Policies for information about member discounts, refunds, and more.

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Online Auction

Live Now!

View and bid on hundreds of items like plant containers and hanging baskets, various gift packages, outdoor living items, and so much more.

Sounds of Nashville on August 11

will be moved indoors with limited seating due to Friday’s weather forecast. Tickets are no longer available. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Saturday, September 30 | Garden Closed – Join us on Sunday, October 1 for our free Fall Family Festival!
September 28 | Vanderperren English Cottage Garden Closed