Link to: Children’s Programs
Young Artists in the Garden
Each week, Young Artists in the Garden will provide activities like coloring, reading books, making a craft and playing games. Included with your daily admission, this family-friendly program is held each Saturday April through October from 10 am to noon. Join the fun in the Weisbrod Learning Pavilion, located in the Garden of the Five Senses.
Link to: Events Calendar
Children’s Programs
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Programs for Children provide engaging experiences so children and an accompanying adult can explore the science and wonder of the natural world.
Check out the Garden Events Calendar to plan your next family adventure.
Activities while at the Garden
There are a variety of activities for children while visiting Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
Family Backpack – Check out a backpack with seasonal activities to help explore the Garden at your own pace. Note: This program is on hold due to COVID.
Discovery Cart – Stop by the discovery cart and explore interesting facts on plants and nature. You will find this cart near the Weisbrod Learning Pavilion from April through October.
Tree Times – Take an activity sheet and visit the Tree Times stops along the main path. Learn about native trees and the history of the country.
Nature Passport – Take a Nature Passport with activities to enhance your visit.
Letterboxing and Geocaching – Follow clues to find letterboxes hidden in the Garden (no equipment needed). Or use a hand-held GPS enabled device along with a list of clues to find hidden geocaches. Note: This program is on hold due to COVID.
