November 2 & 3, 2019
Activities 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join us as we put the put the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden to bed with two festive fun-filled days of hands-on activities celebrating the changing of the seasons. Have an outdoor adventure exploring all of the wonders the Children’s Garden has to offer. See what’s ready to harvest in the edible garden. Spelunk in a cave and see what’s hidden inside. Explore what lives around our pond and learn about the fall critters who visit year after year. Climb to new heights in the tree house. Come investigate the Missouri ecosystems that thrive in the Children’s Garden and discover why native plants are important. Get inspired to be adventurous in the great outdoors and learn more about the nature that lives in your own neighborhood. With it being Halloween weekend, children are more than welcome to dress up!
In the Children's Garden:
Activities 9 a.m.–3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday
- Pot-A-Plant
Fall
is still a great time to have hearty flowers in your garden. Visit the potting station in the Edible Garden and select a plant to get a start on your planting with snap dragons or pansy. Each plant goes home with a special tips sheet to help you add and care for the plant in your
garden.
- Daffodil Dig
Fall is a great time to prepare for Spring. Plant a daffodil bulb in the Children’s Garden and take one home to plant in your yard. When you see it bloom in the spring, the Children’s Garden will be getting ready to reopen.
- Pollination
Even in fall pollinators are important to
keep in mind. Learn about how pollination works and how you can be a friend to native pollinators.
- Planting
Discover what plants to place in your garden for a fun fall landscape.
- Bats
Learn more about these fascinating winged creatures that come out after dark.
- Finn-tastic Face Painting
From tots to teens and those in between, who doesn’t love face painting? Visit with volunteers while getting some spectacular fall-inspired cheek art!
Don't miss:
- Finn, the Children's Garden friendly frog mascot will be roaming the Children's Garden Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Note: the Children's Garden will remain open until 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, but activities will end at 3 p.m.
Activities subject to change.
Activities are included with Children's Garden admission:
Free: ages 2 & under
Free: ages 13 & up
$3: Garden Members (ages 3–12)
$5: Non-members (ages 3–12)
Join us for additional family-friendly activities throughout the Garden (included with Garden admission).
In Brookings Exploration Center(
10 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday):
In the PlantLab (
11 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday):
- Live Critters from the Butterfly House
At Tower Grove House (
10 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday):
- Nature's Medicine Cabinet