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Mama Mia: Totally Awesome Toads

This month Mama Mia family art class will be creating one-of-a-kind toad art by using mixed media, Mod Podge, and a whole lotta creativity. We would love to have you come and create some "toad-ly" awesome art! $10/child

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Make a Gourd Birdhouse

Ever wanted to try your hand at building a birdhouse from a gourd? Come to this Arboretum class to personalize a pre-drilled gourd with paint, color, and decorations. At the end, you will have a work of art to hang…

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Balancing Nature: Building a Mobile

Create a unique mobile for your yard or home from materials found in nature while learning how science, math and art help you create your design. Classes are designed for those entering 1st-5th grades. We ask that parents/guardians remain nearby…

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Building a Kinetic Sculpture

Tour our exhibit Whirlwind: Art in Motion. Learn how our sculptures were built and installed. Then, by using recycled materials, make your own. Appropriate for ages 6th-12th grade. Cost: $10 for members plus Arboretum admission; $15 for nonmembers plus admission. Admission…

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Kids Studio: Valentine’s Box

Every kid creates their own themed valentine's box. Choose from 3 themes: Conversation Heart, Gamer and Choose Your Own Adventure. All supplies are provided. Parents are welcome to stay or encouraged to run an errand, grab some coffee or take…

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Valentines for Groundhogs-CANCELLED

CANCELLED DUE TO ICY/UNSAFE WALKING CONDITIONS Listen to stories around a cozy fire with hot chocolate. Make valentines and give our groundhog in the backyard a special Valentine’s Day present. We’ll go outside to give Groundhog his Valentine, so dress warmly.

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KidDo Fair

The KidDo Fair is a resource fair featuring vendors who provide services from birth to 5 years of age. Featured vendors will include activities aimed at art, sports, music, healthcare, education, safety, childcare and more! More info here

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Fall Family Festival

Join us for garden crafts, face paint, horse rides, gourd painting and lots more at the beautiful Beanstalk Children's Garden. The Beanstalk Children’s Garden provides nutrition and environmental education to youth in a unique urban garden setting, using a STEM-based curriculum…

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