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May 2019
Discovery Stations
Gainesville
Enjoy nature-inspired education stations. New opportunities abound to learn and explore the Garden environment every Saturday & Sunday at 10 a.m.
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Fairyland Trolley
Gainesville
Choo choo! All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden.
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Canceled: Members-only Children’s Garden Grand Opening
Gainesville
Garden members get a special first look at the Ada Mae Pass Ivester Children's Garden as activities and entertainment abounds throughout the Gainesville Garden.
Learn MoreCanceled: Children’s Garden Public Grand Opening
Gainesville
Join us for a day of celebration and free play in the Gainesville Garden's new Ada Mae Pass Ivester Children's Garden. Enjoy special programming, face-painting, performances, photos with Tree Man, music, food and more!
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Postponed: Create a Fairy Garden
Gainesville
Imaginations come to life in the form of a fairyland full of wonder that you can take home.
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Family-Led Fun
Gainesville
Can you find all twelve nature items as you explore the Garden? Enjoy Family-Led Fun July - October.
Learn MoreCanceled: Create and Paint Birdhouses
Gainesville
Children create and paint their own birdhouses while learning about local birds and their different kinds of birdhouses.
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Pumpkin Scavenger Hunts
Gainesville
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden and go on a pumpkin hunt looking for festive pumpkin displays using these fun scavenger hunts.
Learn MoreFamily-Led Fun
Gainesville
Can you find all twelve nature items as you explore the Garden? Enjoy Family-Led Fun July - October.
Learn MoreCanceled: Storybook Time
Gainesville
Join us for Storybook Time at two times! 10-10:15 a.m. and 10:45 – 11 a.m. every Wednesday, July 15 - October. Starting August 5 after Storybook Time, children can pick up a grab-and-go bagged craft to create at home!
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Story Time & Smiles
Gainesville
Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
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Gainesville Garden Open: Fall Break
Gainesville
Join us Monday, Nov. 22 for even more Fall Break fun!
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Fairyland Trolley
Gainesville
All aboard for model-train trolley fun in the Gainesville Garden!
Learn MoreGainesville Garden Open: Monday, December 20
Gainesville
The Garden will be open Monday, December 27 for Winter Break.
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Eggstravagant Scavenger Hunt
Gainesville
Pick up festive, egg-themed scavenger hunt information in the Visitor Center for a fun, family-led excursion in the Garden.
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Gainesville Garden: Spring Break
Gainesville
Join us from April 4 - April 8 for spring break fun!
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Family Fun Day: Island Princess
Gainesville
Come and meet this Island Princess who saved the ocean.
Learn MoreSynchronicity: Three Little Birds
Gainesville
Join us for two performance times at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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Hall County School Reading Rocket Bus
Gainesville
Wednesdays, June - July: This amazing converted bus offers free books to children of all ages.
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Family Fun Day: The Buzz on Honeybees
Gainesville
This audience participation presentation is filled with stories, songs, costumes and bee facts.
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Family Fun Day: Miss Gail’s Jumpin’ Jam
Gainesville
Are you ready for some jumping, dancing, singing fun? Miss Gail will have kids up on their feet and engaged with the music.
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Tinkergarten Fall Trail Class
Gainesville
Enjoy a fun group activity with certified Tinkergarten Leader, Amanda Castleberry-Pollack.
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CANCELLED – Family Fun Day: Diggery Diggers’ Dino Show
Gainesville
In this exciting show, the audience must use logic, music and magic to save the world!
Learn MoreGnome Place Like Home: Craft Event
Gainesville
Come make your very own gnome friend to take home with you!
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Kids Natural Dye Class
Gainesville
Learn how to make fabric dye from botanicals found in nature!
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Clay Dragon Kids Class
Gainesville
Artists ages 6 and up will learn how to hone their artistic skills through the use of polymer clay sculpting.
Learn MoreHoliday Tree Trail Ornament Craft Event
Gainesville
Come create a nature-themed ornament perfect for any holiday!
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Family Yoga
Gainesville
This class is a powerful opportunity for people of all levels to come together and experience a joyful, fun and uplifting practice.
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Lantern Walk: Tinkergarten Pop-up Trail Class
Gainesville
Enjoy a fun group activity where you will make lanterns and then have a walk around the Garden to welcome the season!
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Elachee Animal Encounter
Gainesville
Get up close and personal with Elachee Nature Center's wildest friends!
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Gainesville Summer Camp Registration
Gainesville
Enroll your child in a summer day camp full of discovery, adventure and nature exploration!
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Gainesville Garden Open: Spring Break
Gainesville
The Gainesville Garden is open on Monday, April 3, for spring break.
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Gainesville
Celebrate the transition from winter into spring with delightful family activities inspired by the colorful Garden.
Learn MoreStorybook & Sensory Bin Time
Gainesville
Wednesdays, April - July: Listen to stories about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends, and enjoy themed sensory bins each week that are fun for the whole family!
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Family Fun Day
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
Learn MoreFairytale Friday
Gainesville
Second Friday of the month, May - July: Come to the Garden dressed as your favorite fairytale character and enjoy magical activities and fun for the whole family.
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REGISTRATION FULL: La Calavera Catrina Children’s Art Workshop
Gainesville
World-renowned, Los Angeles artist Ricardo Soltero, creator of the La Calavera Catrina Exhibit, invites children ages 6 - 12 to learn the art of sculpture-making in this exclusive workshop.
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Family Fun Day
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
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Gainesville
Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.
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Gainesville
Our Garden Magic Camp fosters a fun creative environment for kids to get excited about the science and magic of nature with STEM-based activities.
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Scarecrows in the Garden Registration: Gainesville
Gainesville
Register your handcrafted creation, now through September 25!
Learn MoreThe Great Southeast Pollinator Census
Gainesville
August 18 - 19: Join us as we celebrate the 2023 Great Southeast Pollinator Census, counting pollinators throughout Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
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Girl Scout Badge Day
Gainesville
Come solo or with your troop to complete fun garden-inspired activities that help reach your badge requirements!
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Family Fun Day + Member Event
Gainesville
Come join us the first Saturday of each month, May - Oct., and discover a variety of activities and different themes designed for the whole family to enjoy!
Learn MoreScarecrow Craft Event
Gainesville
Create a craft coordinated with the Scarecrows in the Gainesville Garden exhibit theme.
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