Events

Family Fun

Saturday, May 25, 11am–2pm
Make a carnival mask inspired by the bright colors of Brazil. Cooking demonstrations and samples of Brazilian BBQ are offered around the live-fire cooking theater. ($2 per plate)
Free with admission

Family Fun

Saturday, June 1, 11am–2pm
Enjoy a butterfly carnival and get your face painted, play carnival games, and draw butterflies with sidewalk chalk. Make a colorful butterfly t-shirt ($5) and butterfly spin art ($2).
Free with admission

Family Fun

Saturday, June 8, 11am–2pm
Recycle an old CD into a sparkly fish or make a paper tube octopus to celebrate World Oceans Day. Underwater spin art ($2).
Free with admission

Father's Day

Sunday, June 16
Paper Airplane Crafts
Dads and kids can try their hand at making the perfect paper airplane. Supplies and instruction included.

Family Entertainment
At 2pm, juggler Matt Jergens performs with a variety of props and audience participation. Matt shares juggling tips 30 minutes before the show.

Summer Barbeque
1–4pm. Take your dad on a short walk to the outdoor Live Fire Cooking Theater on the Community Garden Campus and sample grilled chicken wings and beef kabobs. ($2 per tasting)
Free with admission

Family Fun

Saturday, July 13, 11am–2pm
Search the Conservatory for signs of summer. Receive a prize for finishing the scavenger hunt.
Free with admission

Family Fun

Saturday, July 27, 11am–2pm
Create hibiscus, orchid and other tropical rainforest flowers using colored paper and pipe stems.
Free with admission

          

Family Fun

Saturday, August 10, 11am–2pm
Get moving as you search for clues in a fitness-inspired scavenger hunt. Receive a small treasure at the end.
Free with admission

Family Fun

Sunday, August 25, 11am–2pm
Enjoy a butterfly carnival and get your face painted, play carnival games, and draw butterflies with sidewalk chalk, free with admission. Make a colorful butterfly t-shirt ($5) and butterfly spin art ($2).