Children's Programs at Brookside Gardens
Children's Day |
Children's Discovery Benches |
Classes and Workshops |
Programs for Schools or Youth Groups
Saturday Morning Story Time | Summer Camps | 'Wings of Fancy' Butterfly Exhibit Tours
Children's Garden
Hey Kids,
Phil and Rhoda Dendron have planted a garden to honor Native Americans!
Visit this enchanting and delightful children’s garden honoring Native Americans who once occupied the Eastern forests of North America. Every child’s imagination is sparked while pretending to be a Native American boy or girl, hunting, gathering or farming plants for food. Discover how Indians traveled, farmed and used plants for food, medicine and utilitarian purposes.
Children's Day
One of Brookside Gardens largest special events, Children's Day is offered annually on the third Saturday in September. All activities are free of charge thanks to the Friends Of Brookside Gardens and other local sponsors. Entertainment and hands-on activities fill the day from 11am-4pm and are located throughout several garden areas. Great fun and learning for families with children in pre-school through elementary school ages.
Children's Discovery Benches*
Self-guided exploration, hands-on activities, educational games, books, and puzzles are available in the Visitors Center Children's Classroom Tuesday - Friday,
Hours: September through June- 2:00-5:00p.m.
July and August-9:00a.m.- 5:00p.m.
Appropriate for children ages 2-7
* Children's Discovery Benches are open based on staff availability
Saturday Morning Story Time
Participate and listen to nature and seasonal stories that will encourage a child’s imagination and creativity. Each week a different story will be read followed by a hands-on craft.
Saturdays, October 4 - December 13, 10:00am
Free; Ages 3- 6; no registration required.
Story time is held in the Visitors Center Children’s Classroom.
Classes and Workshops
For current listings, check The Children's Xperience, a complete list of Fall 2008 & Winter 2009 Programs and Events for children.
For a complete listing of all programs and events check the Brookside Gardens Xperience - Guide to Programs and Events, or visit www.parkpass.org
Summer Camps
For current listings, check the Brookside Gardens Children's Xperience - Guide to Programs and Events (above), or visit www.parkpass.org
To volunteer with the Children's Program, call the volunteer coordinator, 301-962-1429
