Free Family Day: Ladybug Release Day!

Free Family Day: Ladybug Release Day!

Free
Sun, Mar 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM

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Family Friendly

Free Family Day: Ladybug Release Day – Hooray! Come and celebrate ladybugs and their importance to the Garden. Learn some fun facts that you’re unlikely to forget and help release native ladybugs. If there are some left over, you may be able to purchase a bag to take home to your own garden. Everyone is welcome! Ladybug attire encouraged. We’ll also have games and crafts and fun in the Children’s Garden. Food and ladybug goodies available for purchase.  Please note: Activities in the Children’s Garden will be from 10am until 2pm. Admission to the Garden is free all day. The Gift Shop & restrooms close at 2pm. A BIG THANKS to some special people and organizations that help to make this special day free for the community including the Central Coast Funds for Children! Please Note: El Chorro Regional Park has extended their fee season and increased their day use fee. The day use fee is now $5 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from March thru October. Please bring cash to expedite the entry process. To avoid the $5 fee, you may want to consider grabbing a bite to eat at Marcerro Restaurant and walking over from there.

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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

Our Mission: Honor and preserve our connection with nature!🌱🌸