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Waterlily Weekend
The Garden curates a growing collection of waterlilies with nearly 300 diverse specimens on display throughout our many aquatic gardens. This two-day festival on August 29 & 30 from 9am – 2pm will celebrate these water nymphs with special tours, demonstrations, and more when these blooming beauties are at their peak. Enjoy lunch at Fogg Café and tasty frozen treats from Rita’s Italian Ice. Available for purchase, while supplies last.
*Due to the popularity of this event, we are temporarily pausing our Dogs in the Garden program on Sunday, August 30. The program will resume the following Tuesday. Visit this page for more details.
Schedule of Events
Activities, Displays & Demonstrations
Waterlily Weekend Photo Competition Display
9am – 2pm
Kapnick Hall
Self-Guided Nature Journaling
9am – 2pm
Kapnick Hall
Victoria Waterlily Encounter
9:30 – 10am & 12:30 – 1pm
The Hoffmann Lawn
Meet the Curator: Waterlily Weigh-Off and Talk
10 – 10:30am & 11:30am – 12pm
The Hoffmann Lawn
WONDER: Floating Flora
10am – 1pm
The Hoffmann Lawn
Drop-In Nature Journaling Demonstration
10am – 2pm
Kapnick Hall
Specialty Tours & Programs
Program: Walk Among the Waterlilies
8:30 – 10am
Immerse yourself—literally—in our aquatic collections during this special guided opportunity! Discover how to capture nature with your smartphone camera before wading into the Water Garden for an up-close-and-personal view of our waterlilies with our Curator of Special Collections.
$65 Member / $85 Non-Member, includes Garden admission
