Outdoors & Nature events

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Naples, FL

@ Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Reserve your spot with a member of the Education team at the information station located…

W.O.N.D.E.R.

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Naples, FL

@ Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore the Garden with fun lessons and…

10:00 AM-Grand Tour

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Wichita, KS

Grand Tour The home will be decorated for the holiday season from November 12th - December 30th. Enjoy a deeper look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House and…

Fridays in the Field

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · River Forest, IL

University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the buildings are closed.

Bird Painting Step-by-Step: Pileated Woodpecker

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · River Forest, IL

For both beginners and more experienced artists. Materials provided. Cost: $5/person. Ages 18 & up.

Storytime

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Phoenix, AZ

Spark your child’s love for nature with engaging stories, songs and hands-on activities. Designed for children five and under and their caregivers, each…

Festival of Trees – Fri, Nov 20 ✋

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—7:00 PM · Fairfield, ME

Festival of Trees 2026 Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the annual Festival of Trees, where beautifully decorated trees, festive displays, and…

BLOOM Art Exhibit: SCCF x SCAL

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Sanibel, FL

SCCF and the Sanibel-Captiva Art League are teaming up again for “Bloom,” a joint exhibit celebrating the plants and flowers that bring beauty to our islands…

Animal Encounters

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:15 PM · Milwaukee, WI

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an…

River Float Rentals

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · McMinnville, TN

Smooth Rapids offers different float lengths to suit your needs. They recommend the shortest float for those with young children as it starts at the city park…

Walking & Adventure Cave Tours

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:30 PM · McMinnville, TN

Journey 333 feet below in McMinnville, TN! Let’s go back to simpler days; the days when schoolless, barefoot, popsicle-dripping summers opened up your busy…

Biking: ABDNHA Friendly Friday Bike Ride (Every Friday)

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM

Leader: Paul Petersen, ABDNHA Volunteer Relaxed social ride of 20-30 mostly flat miles at a 10-12 mph pace. Routes will vary weekly; fun rides to highlight the…

Feathered Family Portrait: Hawks and Eagles

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Stowe, VT

@ Register Here $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Hawks, eagles, and kites rank high on the list of many birders. They symbolize wilderness and power. In this…

Selections from Creating Art, Thinking Science, a Kid’s Art Contest

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Saint Paul, MN

View winning art work from a collaborative project between St. Paul 5th graders and the Bell Museum! Students from the St. Paul Public School district learned…

Zoomagination Station: Oceans of Fun

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Tacoma, WA

Farm Stand Open |10:30am – 5:00pm| Thursday — Sunday

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—5:00 PM · Oceanside, CA

Mellano Farm Stand is open Thursday through Sunday, from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, unless otherwise noted for special closures. Please note: There will be no…

Story Sprouts Children’s Story Time

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Des Moines, IA

Join us for Story Sprouts Children’s Story Time on Fridays this Fall! This fun, interactive story time explores nature and plants in the naturally inspiring…

SHM: Guided Programming

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:30 AM—2:00 PM · Savannah, GA

Savannah History Museum Guided Programs are held on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm. Join us for family-friendly educational programming…

Polar Bear Program

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:30 AM · Saint Paul, MN

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como’s 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Urban Oasis Presentation

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Chula Vista, CA

Urban Oasis will allow families and visitors of all ages to connect with local animals (including a non-releasable raccoon), learn about their role and…

Victory Podium

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Offered on days when the track is unavailable, our 30-minute “Victory Podium” tour shows you what the winner sees on Race Day. The tour features a trip through…

The Whaling Museum presents Crafting with Pride

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Huntington, NY

All June | Kids Gallery Hours 11AM – 4PM | Included with Admission Head to our self-serve station to build a vibrant sea creature and celebrate the many unique…

Muntjac Chat

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:15 AM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Muntjac Chat: Fridays at 11:00 am – 11:15 am. Join us for the “Muntjac Chat” at the Alabama Gulf…

Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 11:00 AM—8:00 PM · Online

Join us for the 11th Annual Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival, taking place September 26 through November 22 on select Thursdays and every Friday through…

Dig Deeper

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:30 PM · Naples, FL

@ Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective.…

Raptor Experience: Masters of Survival

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Wilson, WY

Delve into the amazing adaptations that make raptors masters of their environments. This 1-hour program highlights the specialized features that enable these…

Open Carving Days

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:00 PM · Clinton, MD

Come see artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during a live carving experience at Clearwater Nature Center. This event is supported in…

MAG Highlights Tour

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 11:15 AM—12:15 PM · Rochester, NY

Drop in for a guided tour—no reservations needed! Led by an experienced volunteer docent, you will see highlights of MAG’s collection, from ancient artifacts…

Eagle Presentation

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 11:30 AM—12:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Join us at Eagle Mesa for a presentation about our bald & golden eagles! Learn about these two non-releasable raptors, like what they eat, why they reside at…

Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 11:30 AM—12:30 PM · Portland, OR

@ Tea Tasting Ticket Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Overview Tickets Parking & Directions Series Overview Slow down and…

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