Follow the yellow brick room into a land of enchantment & make-believe where little pirates can sail the high seas on The Pirate Queen, fairies can have tea in fairyland & kids can climb towards the clouds in our tree fort! The Woodland Cafe waits in Hobbitville for kids to create mud pies or mud cakes, the rain forest beckons kids to run through the cool mist & our costume room welcomes kids to dress up for creative fun! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and public charitable organization and rely on admission and donations to support our mission, which is to keep kids connected to nature. We do so through fostering imaginative play as well as offering weekly nature and art programs for children. We hope to see you soon!
Hours of operation
Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed Mondays
Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed Mondays
Admission
Adults and Teens 13 years & up: $10 +tax
Children 3 years & up: $6 +tax
Infants and toddlers 2 & under visit for free!
Adults and Teens 13 years & up: $10 +tax
Children 3 years & up: $6 +tax
Infants and toddlers 2 & under visit for free!
Check out our upcoming nature, gardening, and art programs below, or click on the Calendar button to view all of our events coming up in the next month and keep your kids connected to nature. Each class is designed for kids of all ages! Please note, all classes are parent supervised.
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- Tuesday, March 19th, 11am Spring is Here! Happy Spring! Join us this morning as we make paper flowers for a sweet craft activity.
- Friday, March 22nd, 11am Story at the Stage We are reading “Bunny’s Book Club” this morning, followed by a bunny coloring page.
- Tuesday, March 26th, 11am Planting Carrot Seeds We’re planting the Easter Bunny’s favorite food this morning to bring home and watch grow.
- Friday, March 29th, 10-11am Color your Easter Placemats with a Story School is out for Easter today! Color in your Easter placemat to bring home and join us for a reading of “The Velveteen Rabbit.”
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30th, 10am sharp!
Hippity Hop Down the Bunny Trail to find your Easter Eggs! Each child can collect 12 eggs filled with sweets to bring home - Some eggs even have coupons for Ben & Jerry’s, Five-O Donuts, and other local treats! If you're lucky, you might find one of the rare GOLDEN EGGS with a ticket inside for a special prize. Color in your Easter egg decoration at the craft station, and be sure to say hi to "somebunny" very special - the Easter Bunny! The doors will open at 9:45am - The Hunt begins at 10am sharp and lasts until the eggs have been collected. Tickets are available at entrance, no pre-registration needed. Admission is included with the cost of the Egg Hunt. All kids participating in the egg hunt are required to pay for admission.
Registration for Summer Camp 2024 at The Children's Garden is now open!
Created for kids ages 5-10, join us for one week or all four! This year's camp week themes are "Nature Rangers," "Into the Whimsical Woods," "Wishing Soup & Fairytales," and "Make-Believe Week," made up of four single-day camps. Rates are discounted for annual members at the Garden.
Go to our Summer Camp page to learn more and sign up today!
Created for kids ages 5-10, join us for one week or all four! This year's camp week themes are "Nature Rangers," "Into the Whimsical Woods," "Wishing Soup & Fairytales," and "Make-Believe Week," made up of four single-day camps. Rates are discounted for annual members at the Garden.
Go to our Summer Camp page to learn more and sign up today!
Our Newsletter for March
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Birthday Parties at The Garden
Want to make your next celebration magical? The Garden is completely outdoors with lots of room for your party of up to 30 guests. To make your party even more special, check out our Crafts-to-Go, unique and whimsical crafts & activities where we handle 100% of the prep!
For more information on parties, visit our page here.
For more information on parties, visit our page here.
Program Events:
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Have you heard about our little plant nursery called Frog Fruit Farms? Now for Sale - your favorite plants from the garden and more! Pink Ball Dombeya that's ready to bloom, rooted fig trees in pots, succulents, bromeliads and more! Get a gift certificate today to buy plants, or use in our giftshop and admission! All sales support our nonprofit mission, "Keeping kids connected to nature!" Thank you!
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The Children's Garden & Art Center is where the magic and fun begins!
Explore! Imagine! Make-Believe!
Nestled just north of downtown Sarasota, a hidden gem waits to be explored. The Children's Garden & Art Center is a two acre garden that is both whimsical and enchanting. Take a look at our map and see what's inside! Please note this is a computerized image of the garden we are very natural & interactive garden!
Just like "Alice", kids and adults alike will feel as if they have fallen down a rabbit's hole to "Wonderland"! Magic begins at the yellow brick road where entering the jasmine covered tunnel "The Black Pearl" awaits for little pirates to set sail, the Amazing Maze turns and twists down paths of intrigue and the Fairy Garden welcomes all fairies and elves for tea under the mushrooms.
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Nature, gardening and art classes are taught weekly at the garden to nurture and teach children the beauty in Mother Nature. Whether it is our "Art Rocks" class, our "Munch Crunch Grow Your Lunch" class or our "Nature Explorers" class to name a few, our mission is to keep kids connected to nature at The Children's Garden & Art Center.
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Sarasota's #1 Place For Having Your Child's Birthday / Celebration
The Children's Garden is an enchanting place to host your child's birthday party. Where else can kids dress up in costumes and make believe in a safe, multi- themed & natural environment?
There are many whimsical and interactive themes available to host, including a Fairy Tea, A Pirate Party, a Can You Dig It Party and more! More Info... |