Children & Family Programs
Dates: Year-Round
The Gardens offers a wide variety of programs for children and families to explore the connections between nature, art and culture together.
Children and family programs encourage exploration, creativity and an appreciation for the natural world. The Gardens offers programs year-round at:
Admission to the Gardens is included with program registration. To learn more about the Gardens' Children and Family Programs registration financial assistance program, visit our Financial Assistance Application.
- Contact Us: familyprograms@botanicgardens.org
- Stay Connected: Subscribe to our e-newsletters to get notified about upcoming programming
- Weather Advisory Line: 720-865-3620
In the event of inclement weather, please call this number for information on program cancellations
Calling all budding naturalists! Toddlers and preschoolers explore the natural world beside their grownup through stories, nature walks and hands-on, sensory-based exploration.
Spend time together as a family while exploring the wonder and enchantment of nature. Programs encourage caregivers and children to work together and learn from each other as they explore and create.
Explore the wonders of nature with the Gardens’ enrichment programs designed for homeschool families. Programs include opportunities for close observations of the natural world, hands on exploration with scientific tools and creative expression through process-based experiences.
Dig in with your scout or community group to experience the Gardens’ vast diversity of plants, trees and ecosystems from Colorado and around the world through scientific, cultural and artistic explorations.
Celebrate your child’s special day with Denver Botanic Gardens.
Grow your mind, plant a new friend and dig into the Gardens. The Gardens’ camps for children are full of explorations, games, activities, mindfulness, and plants to take home.
Enhance your visit or extend your exploration with resources for the whole family to enjoy.