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. An adult must stay with the child for the program.
Check out the Garden’s Event Calendar to plan your next family adventure.
Link to: Children’s Programs
Seedlings
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Seedlings Program is appropriate for children ages 3 to 6, accompanied by an adult. Together, child and adult, will explore a different theme each month, participate in a hands-on activity and read a story. Outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
Celebrate Autumn in the Garden
Visit Pittsburgh Botanic Garden every Sunday this October to celebrate Autumn in the Garden. As the length of daylight shortens and the temperature cools down, the natural beauty around us starts to change. This season is a perfect time to bring the family to the Garden to explore and see nature in action.
Each week includes discovery and activity stations between 11 am – 3 pm. Click on themes below to learn more and reserve your Timed Admission Ticket.
October 4: Fall Flowers
October 11: Apples
October 18: Fall Foliage
October 25: All about Bats
Autumn in the Garden at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is sponsored by EQT.
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
Discovery Cart – Stop by the discovery cart and explore interesting facts on plants and nature
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.
