Garfield Park Conservatory offers a wide range of engaging and fun programs for all ages. Click on the links above to get specific information on upcoming programs and events. Still have questions?
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Garfield Park Master Gardener - Guided Conservatory Tours
2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month @ 11 AM - Included in that days admissions fee
Jungle Tales
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 10-11 am
Ages: 2-5 – $6 per child
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Bring your preschooler to a program with a focus on the natural world. There will be a story, activities, crafts and so much more. Registration required; space is limited.
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Garden Storytime
Thursday, April 17, 2026 | 10 am
Ages: All (Geared towards ages 2-8) |Free | Drop-in
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Join us in the Conservatory Classroom as we learn about nature through a story reading. After the reading children are encouraged to stay and explore the Children’s Garden. This program is free and open to anyone wishing to attend. The target age range is 2-8 years old.
Orchid Show
April 25 & 26, 2026 | 10 am - 5 pm
$7 per person or $15 per family (2 adults max.)
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This weekend, the Garfield Conservatory will be filled with displays of blooming orchids from across the Midwest. Come check out this annual event presented by the Central Indiana Orchid Society. Orchids will also be available for sale.
Gnome Away from Home
March 20 – April 4, 2026
$7 per person or $15 per family (2 adults max.)
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This spring break garden gnomes from far and wide will gather at the Conservatory! See this whimsical display of garden gnomes and try to spot them all! This year’s theme is “Once Upon a Gnome,” allowing visitors to enjoy the gnomes’ take on popular fairy tales. Contact the staff for information about loaning a gnome to be part of the display.
Fermentation Station: Kombucha
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 1-2 pm
Ages: Adult| Fee: $15 per person
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For the price of a few bottles kombucha, why not learn how to brew your own? We’ll meet the enigmatic SCOBY, cover both parts of the fermentation process, and share winning flavor tips and combinations! SCOBY and flip-top bottle included. Limit 15 people; pre-registration required.
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Critter Chat
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 12 pm
Ages: All | Fee: Free | Drop-in
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Drop by Blake’s Garden to meet one of our resident critters. No registration needed. Program will be held in classroom if weather is inclement.
Butterfly Planters
Sunday, May 24 |1-2 pm
Ages: 4 and up | Fee: $25 per planter
Butterflies are an important part of our local ecosystem. They pollinate many of the plants other wildlife depend on for food and they pollinate a lot of what is in our vegetable gardens. Help support your local butterflies, by making a small rectangular planter box full of butterflies' favorite plants. We will plant flowers for pollination and host plants for caterpillars. Something for every part of the butterfly life cycle.
Everyone is welcome to join in on this program. Program fee is per planter. You can make one planter for your family or make individual planters. These are decent sized planters, so you may only want one. Program fee includes: planter, soil, plugs (plants) and labels. Conservatory admission for one person also included in program fee.
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Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 10-11:30 am
Ages: 16 and up | $6 per person
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Join the Herb Society of Central Indiana for a fun class on making gifts with herbs, perfect for Mother's Day or anyone else that needs a spring pick-me-up. You will also have the opportunity to learn about herbs you can grow yourself throughout the season. There will be recipes, handouts and herbal snacks. Pre-registration required.
Jungle Tales
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 10-11 am
Ages: 2-5 – $6 per child
Bring your preschooler to a program with a focus on the natural world. There will be a story, activities, crafts and so much more. Registration required; space is limited.
Garden Storytime
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 10 am
Ages: All (Geared towards ages 2-8) |Free | Drop-in
Join us in the Conservatory Classroom as we learn about nature through a story reading. After the reading children are encouraged to stay and explore the Children’s Garden. This program is free and open to anyone wishing to attend. The target age range is 2-8 years old.
Critter Chat
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 11 am
Ages: All | Fee: Free | Drop-in
Drop by Blake’s Garden to meet one of our resident critters. No registration needed. Program will be held in classroom if weather is inclement.
Little Green Thumbs
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 am
$5 per child | Ages: 2-5
Join us as we get to gardening in Blake’s Garden! Young ones will learn about gardening and have the chance to help plant, grow and harvest in our vegetable garden. There will also be a story, craft and time to explore. Registration required.
June Programs Coming Soon!