Every Wednesday,
April through October
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM; Storytime at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Price: Included with General Admission
Wonder Wednesdays at Botanica
Join us for Wonder Wednesdays—your weekly dose of curiosity, creativity, and outdoor fun! From April through October, families with young children (especially Pre-K and under) are invited to explore the Downing Children’s Garden through engaging, hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and a love for nature.
All activities are included with general admission and are come-and-go, making it easy to fit garden play into your day. (Storytime is the only scheduled session, offered at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.)
Each week brings a new adventure:
🐝 1st Wednesday
Get Busy Bee
(9:30 AM–12:30 PM)
Discover the amazing world of pollinators with fun, interactive activities all about bees.
🎨 2nd Wednesday
Get Crafty
(9:30 AM–12:30 PM)
🌱 3rd Wednesday
Helping Hands Gardening
(9:30 AM–12:30 PM)
Dig in and help care for the garden while learning how plants grow.
📚 4th Wednesday
Storytime
(10:00 AM & 11:00 AM)
Enjoy songs, stories, and playful learning in a cozy garden setting.
🌿 5th Wednesday
Apothecary in the Garden
(9:30 AM–12:30 PM)
Explore the magic of herbs and plants through sensory and discovery-based activities.
Find Beauty in the Fall Garden
