Welcome to the Children's Garden & Art Center! Enter a world of make-believe where fairies dance, hobbits work, pirates sail the high seas and Snuffy our resident dragon keeps a watchful eye over the garden. We encourage you to explore, imagine and play in the dirt, but please do not disturb, harm or destroy any of the plants or sculptures while visiting. Preserving the garden's natural beauty and keeping a wildlife habitat for our animal friends is what makes it so MAGICAL! The Children's Garden was created to remind children and adults about how precious each piece of nature is and to experience the magic of MOTHER NATURE!
*NEW - OPEN STUDIO ART PLAY
Saturday, April 21st from 10am - Noon
*This special Saturday Art Class is by Registration & Pre-Payment only as space is limited.
*Drop-Ins will be allowed the day of is space is available.
Saturday, April 21st from 10am - Noon
*This special Saturday Art Class is by Registration & Pre-Payment only as space is limited.
*Drop-Ins will be allowed the day of is space is available.
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Open Studio Art Play is a NEW Saturday Art Class offered at The Children's Garden every 3rd Saturday of the Month. Each class your children are invited to explore new materials and supplies to get their creative juices flowing. One class might be watercolors, the next maybe clay! Using our imaginations is so much fun! Projects will be displayed around the art studio for inspiration, but let's see what your kiddo's can create on their own. With parent's support and an art facilitator standing by for encouragement - this class is great for your little artist's independence!
This class is great for all ages! There is an art class fee of $5 + tax for all kiddo's participating. (Please note this does not include garden admission.) |
TREE HUGGING FOR EARTH DAY
Sunday, April 22nd from 10am - Noon
*This event is FREE for Garden Members & included in your admission for non-members.
Sunday, April 22nd from 10am - Noon
*This event is FREE for Garden Members & included in your admission for non-members.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Bring your recyclables to The Children's Garden & Art Center so that we can up-cycle to make arts & crafts! We are collecting paper towel rolls, shoe boxes, bottle caps, glass jars, etc! Every half hour we will have a fun interactive station for the kids!
**Visit our Wishing Tree & get your face painted! Earth Day Schedule of Activities: 10am - 10:30am - Plant a seed in our teaching garden 10:30am - 11am - Recycled Arts & Crafts in our art studio 11am - 11:30am - Storytime at the stage & Fairy house making 11:30am - Noon - Yarn & fabric bombing our trees with love Be a SUPER GREEN HERO & give back to Mother Nature! |
MAY DAY CELEBRATION &
THE 2018 GIVING CHALLENGE
Tuesday, May 1st from 11am - 4pm
*This is a FREE Community Event. All ages are welcome!
THE 2018 GIVING CHALLENGE
Tuesday, May 1st from 11am - 4pm
*This is a FREE Community Event. All ages are welcome!
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SAVE THE DATE!! Join us for our May Day Celebration! This FREE Community Event celebrates Spring & our nature activities. Ribbon Dancing, nature crown making, May Day basket giving, & story time! Stop in and enjoy a fun day in our little garden & learn how you can help us keep our Magical Doors open during the Giving Challenge!
"Be The One to keep our kids connected to nature for generations to come," by donating to The Children's Garden! The 2018 Giving Challenge is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County with the giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation. If you donate online anytime between Tuesday, May 1st @ Noon - Wednesday, May 2nd until Noon, your gift of $25 up to $1,000 will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $100) for our non-profit organization. (A donation of $50 could turn into $100!) If you would like to donate while you are at our May Day Celebration, you may use our computer or grab a flyer with instructions on how you can GIVE at HOME by visiting: www.givingpartnerchallenge.org.
1. Type in "The Children's Garden" where it asks "Looking for a specific organization?"
2. Click "Give Now" and fill in your payment information & amount.
*A tax receipt will be emailed to you when complete! It's as easy as 1-2-3! Thank you for your kind support!
"Be The One to keep our kids connected to nature for generations to come," by donating to The Children's Garden! The 2018 Giving Challenge is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County with the giving strengthened by The Patterson Foundation. If you donate online anytime between Tuesday, May 1st @ Noon - Wednesday, May 2nd until Noon, your gift of $25 up to $1,000 will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $100) for our non-profit organization. (A donation of $50 could turn into $100!) If you would like to donate while you are at our May Day Celebration, you may use our computer or grab a flyer with instructions on how you can GIVE at HOME by visiting: www.givingpartnerchallenge.org.
1. Type in "The Children's Garden" where it asks "Looking for a specific organization?"
2. Click "Give Now" and fill in your payment information & amount.
*A tax receipt will be emailed to you when complete! It's as easy as 1-2-3! Thank you for your kind support!
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MAD HATTER'S MOTHER'S DAY TEA PARTY
Sunday, May 6th from 2PM - 4PM *This event is by Registration & Pre-payment only! *At this time, we are completely booked! Please call the Garden if you'd like to be added to the waiting list. Down the rabbit hole we go... You don't want to be late for this very important date!
This Alice In Wonderland inspired afternoon includes a whimsical clue hunt to find hidden treat bags, a craft station where you can create your own Mad Hatter's Hat & then enjoy a tea party fit for the Queen of Hearts! There will be prize for the best Mad Hat too!! TICKET PRICES: (Tickets are non-refundable) $20 + Tax for Garden Members $25 + Tax for Non-Members |
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The Fairy Ring
Fairies, Elves, & Magical Things....
Saturday, May 12th from 10:30am - 11:30am
*This Art Class is by registration & pre-payment only so that we know
how many kids are attending. Drop-Ins will be allowed the day of if space is available.
Fairies, Elves, & Magical Things....
Saturday, May 12th from 10:30am - 11:30am
*This Art Class is by registration & pre-payment only so that we know
how many kids are attending. Drop-Ins will be allowed the day of if space is available.
Calling all Fairies!! Step into our Fairy Garden & explore the wonders of Fairies, Elves & Magical Things! An enchanting hour of make believe entwined in nature with fairy folklore, magical crafts, Gnome juice, & pixie play. On Saturday, May 12th the kiddo's will be making their own secret Fairy doors!
Each class is by reservation & pre-payment only.
$8 + Tax for Garden Members
$10 + Tax for Non-Garden Members (does not include garden admission.)
*You may purchase tickets below or by calling the garden directly at (941) 330-1711.
Each class is by reservation & pre-payment only.
$8 + Tax for Garden Members
$10 + Tax for Non-Garden Members (does not include garden admission.)
*You may purchase tickets below or by calling the garden directly at (941) 330-1711.
NON-MEMBER TICKETS:
MEMBER TICKETS:
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SUMMER CAMP!!
Nature fun awaits you at our Summer Camp! There is a new adventure everyday and the wonders of Mother Nature to explore. We encourage your child's imagination, we foster creativity and we allow for make-believe! We have FOUR new weeks of Summer camp in June! Choose from our different camps below! PLEASE NOTE: All children must be 5-12 years old.
Nature fun awaits you at our Summer Camp! There is a new adventure everyday and the wonders of Mother Nature to explore. We encourage your child's imagination, we foster creativity and we allow for make-believe! We have FOUR new weeks of Summer camp in June! Choose from our different camps below! PLEASE NOTE: All children must be 5-12 years old.
REGISTER FOR THIS CAMP BELOW:
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WIZARDS, DRAGONS, AND
MAGICAL THINGS! June 4th - 8th (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) A week of make-believe where Merlin's can create spells & potions, make magical wands, and learn to pet their dragons! Enchanted days learning herbology, magical spells, potions & lotions, scavenger hunts, dragon training, and wizardry! A little "Abra-kadabra" & scientific concoctions are sure to please every wizard want-to-be! |
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OUTDOOR SUMMER ART CAMP
June 11th - 15th (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) Art is so important for children as it relates to observing the world around them. Campers will be introduced to the fundamentals of color theory, exploring art from around the world, learning from "The Masters" and making our own homemade art supplies - all of which will be done out in nature! On Friday your little artists will put together their own art exhibit in our Painted Bird Art Gallery, where they can proudly display their art creations from throughout the week. REGISTER FOR ART CAMP BELOW:
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NATURE SURVIVOR CAMP
June 18th - 22nd (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) Calling all junior boot campers to this jam-packed week of learning survivor skills in nature! Learn fort making, rock building Inushucks, compass & map reading, wildlife tracking, geocaching, and scavenger hunting! Surprise creatures & guests add to a fun-filled week. Teamwork makes the dream work when using your survivor skills! REGISTER FOR NATURE SURVIVOR CAMP:
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GNOME SWEET HOME
June 25th - 29th (9:30 AM - 1:30 PM) Where is our Gnome hiding today? Is it in the "Teaching Garden" for our planting day, in "Fairy Land" for tea & cake, or on "The Pirate Ship" for a swashbuckling adventure? Each day our Gnome will be our enchanting inspiration for camp fun. Daily Fairy inspired crafts, Gnome Juice & snacks, and guaranteed Elf fun! REGISTER FOR GNOME SWEET HOME CAMP:
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Weekly Schedule
Keep your kids connected to nature & enjoy all of our art, gardening & nature classes each week. Each class is designed for kids of all ages !
*All classes are parent supervised.
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - "Art Rocks"
Every Tuesday from 11:00 AM - Noon the kiddo's will make a fun art project inspired by nature.
Every Tuesday from 11:00 AM - Noon the kiddo's will make a fun art project inspired by nature.
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*NEW* Wednesday - "Munch, Crunch, Grow Your Lunch!"
Come enjoy the magic of gardening every Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Each week we learn about a vegetable or edible herb for you to plant. Take your seed home to watch grow!
Come enjoy the magic of gardening every Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Each week we learn about a vegetable or edible herb for you to plant. Take your seed home to watch grow!
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Thursday - "Thrifty Thrusdays"
Discounted Admission Prices All Day!
Adults: $8 + Tax
Children 3-12 y/o: $4 + Tax
Children 2 y/o and younger: FREE
Discounted Admission Prices All Day!
Adults: $8 + Tax
Children 3-12 y/o: $4 + Tax
Children 2 y/o and younger: FREE
Friday - "Nature Explorers"
Every Friday at 11:00 AM Sharp! Let's observe the Wonders of Mother Nature in our own backyard. With nature baskets in hand, we will be off on an adventure to discover and explore. A nature craft will tie our learning all together. Each Friday will be a different theme, so check back for each weekly exploration.
Every Friday at 11:00 AM Sharp! Let's observe the Wonders of Mother Nature in our own backyard. With nature baskets in hand, we will be off on an adventure to discover and explore. A nature craft will tie our learning all together. Each Friday will be a different theme, so check back for each weekly exploration.
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Saturday Art Classes
*Our special Saturday Art Classes are by reservation & pre-payment so that we know how many kids will be attending. You may RSVP by purchasing tickets below or by calling the garden directly.
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1st Sat of the month - "Wild Crafting For The Wild Child"
10:00 AM - Noon in our Painted Bird Art Gallery. Let your imagination run wild while creating a fun project using nature finds from the garden. Most of our projects are made using nature or recycled materials. Cost is $5 +Tax (not including garden admission).
10:00 AM - Noon in our Painted Bird Art Gallery. Let your imagination run wild while creating a fun project using nature finds from the garden. Most of our projects are made using nature or recycled materials. Cost is $5 +Tax (not including garden admission).
2nd Sat of the month - "The Fairy Ring...Fairies, Elves, & Magical things"
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - An enchanting hour of make believe entwined in nature with fairy folklore, magical crafts, and pixie play. Included: Story time & folklore, a fairy craft to take home, Gnome Juice, & pixie dust! Cost per class is is $10 + Tax for non-members (not including garden admission) and $8 + Tax for garden members.
Our Next Fairy Ring Class will be held on:
Saturday, May 12th - Craft: Secret Fairy Doors
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - An enchanting hour of make believe entwined in nature with fairy folklore, magical crafts, and pixie play. Included: Story time & folklore, a fairy craft to take home, Gnome Juice, & pixie dust! Cost per class is is $10 + Tax for non-members (not including garden admission) and $8 + Tax for garden members.
Our Next Fairy Ring Class will be held on:
Saturday, May 12th - Craft: Secret Fairy Doors
GARDEN MEMBERS:
NON-GARDEN MEMBERS:
*NEW* 3rd Saturday of the month - Open Studio Art Play
10:00 AM - Noon - Open Studio Art Play is NEW!! Each class your children are invited to explore new materials and supplies to get their creative juices flowing. One class might be watercolors, the next maybe clay! Using our imaginations is so much fun! Projects will be displayed around the art studio for inspiration, but let's see what your kiddo's can create on their own. With parent's support and an art facilitator standing by for encouragement - this class is great for your little artist's independence!
Every Sunday - Art From The Heart
Art From The Heart is a new Kindness Project at The Children's Garden to encourage children (and adults) to spread love to others in our community. Decorate a postcard, send a message, and bring a smile to others! We will be hand delivering all hearts to local nursing homes, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Veteran Organizations. Materials will be available all day on Sundays! (*If you would like to be more involved with this Project, please email Robin at Info@sarasotachildrensgarden.com.)
Art From The Heart is a new Kindness Project at The Children's Garden to encourage children (and adults) to spread love to others in our community. Decorate a postcard, send a message, and bring a smile to others! We will be hand delivering all hearts to local nursing homes, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Veteran Organizations. Materials will be available all day on Sundays! (*If you would like to be more involved with this Project, please email Robin at Info@sarasotachildrensgarden.com.)
We would like to thank our community for voting
The Children's Garden a Finalist for best Children's Attractions for 2018!
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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!
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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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Down the winding path you will find the Monster Garden where our giant green dragon "Snuffy" resides with her other fun & unusual monster friends.
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The 3 little pigs dare any big bad wolf to blow their houses down in our Butterfly Garden. Next door is our Caterpillar Cottage which hosts lots of birthday parties and celebrations with it's "Snow White" theme and twinkling lights.
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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
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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... |
Discover one of Sarasota's best kept secrets, where the children inside all of us can come out to play, explore and imagine the possibilities of wonderment and fun! Check out our calendar.
The Children's Garden was created in 2003 by Joan Marie Condon who wanted a special place for children to come and leave the electronic world behind and discover new adventures in the natural world. Together with her husband David, artisan sons Ray and Roy and daughter Robin Fulk, The Children's Garden is a small piece of wonder, a place for creative play and to find magic in Mother Nature.
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The Children's Garden & Art Center became a non-profit 501 C (3) and public charitable organization in the fall of 2009. We do yearly fundraisers for "All Faith's Food Bank", the "Humane Society of Sarasota" and "Make-A-Wish Foundation". Our wish is to continue our education classes in hopes of teaching our children to become good stewards of the earth. Help support this safe haven for children of all ages!
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