Outdoors & Nature events

Nature Detectives Weekends in November and December

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Embark on a wild adventure through I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit and explore the fascinating…

Park Open

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—8:00 PM · Glenwood Springs, CO

STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Henrico, VA

Storytime in the Garden will run every Friday and Saturday at 10 am, February through October in 2026. Please join us, rain or shine, to help build early and…

Brunch with Santa

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Norristown, PA

Celebrate the holidays by enjoying brunch with Santa! Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet with your family in our Canopy Gardens Hall and meet one of our beloved…

Explore St. Petersburg’s Prohibition-Era Past!

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · St. Petersburg, FL

@ Join us on Saturday, December 19, for a fascinating trolley tour through the Roaring Twenties and the hidden history of Prohibition in St. Petersburg. This…

Beary Happy Holidays (2026)

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Louisville, KY

SAVE THE DATE! FREE with Zoo admission or membership Join us this holiday season for a PAWsome celebration: Beary Happy Holidays. Throughout December, we’re…

Watkins Park Farmers Market

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Upper Marlboro, MD

Come support new growers, explore the fields, and take home something delicious at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park. Every Saturday, 10 am-2…

Open

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Woodstock, VT

Winter Celebration on the Farm

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Woodstock, VT

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Saturday Stroll

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM · Decatur, IL

Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us…

Conservatory Hours

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:30 PM · Chicago, IL

A reservation is required for entry to the Lincoln Park Conservatory. You can book a free timed-entry ticket by clicking here: Conservatory Reservations Plan…

Bloomed Basket in the Old Mill District

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Bend, OR

Bloomed Basket Every Saturday in Center Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or while bouquets last. Bloomed Basket’s fresh flowers are rolling into the Old Mill…

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

Sat, Dec 19, 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…

Daily Tours

Sat, Dec 19, 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…

10:00 AM-Grand Tour

Sat, Dec 19, 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…

Eagle Watch at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Alamo, NV

Join us Saturday, December 19th for a ranger-led bird walk focused on eagles and other raptors at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge! This guided hike will…

10:00 A.M. Historic 1927 Hillcrest Apartment Building Tour

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Wichita, KS

Towering over College Hill, The Hillcrest was built a century ago to the upper-class standards of a bygone age. This well preserved, historic building has its…

Weekend Ecology Walk 10am Every Saturday

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Hillsborough Township, NJ

Weekend Ecology Walks! Saturdays @ 10:00 am, starting at Farm Barn Join us for a low-stress, casual 1-hour walk around Duke Farms to learn about its wildlife,…

Hood River Farmers Market

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Hood River, OR

Hood River Farmers Market continues this winter! ABOUT THE MARKET Shop 10am – 1pm under the Ferment Brewing Company tasting room. The market is located on the…

Garden University: Tropical Greenhouse Yoga

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Silverton, OR

We are excited to have Tsipora Berman M.Ed Holistic Ed. back to lead us in another accessible yoga series. Enjoy the warmth and welcome during the winter…

Blacksmith Demonstrations

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Largo, FL

Join us select Saturdays & Sundays for live blacksmithing demonstrations at the old Homestead Forge! Learn more about the art of metalworking, meet our…

Animal Encounters

Sat, Dec 19, 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…

Williston Christmas in the Park

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM

Enjoy more than 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, a kid zone, holiday shopping, and a special appearance by Santa. This family-friendly event offers…

Walking & Adventure Cave Tours

Sat, Dec 19, 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…

River Float Rentals

Sat, Dec 19, 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…

Model Train Day

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:30 PM · Appleton, WI

Appleton\'s "industrial flats" team with energy in this model. Gordon Lind, a nationally recognized modeler, built the likeness from scratch and will be…

Nature Explorers – December

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · Montclair, NJ

Nature Explorers Saturdays, 10:30AM -12:30PM December 19 Our new family program, Nature Explorers, is a free program offered on select Saturdays. Each session…

SHM: Guided Programming

Sat, Dec 19, 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…

Tai Chi in the Garden

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Online

A gentle exercise program that is composed of slow deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance health and well- being. Join us for a unique…

Polar Bear Program

Sat, Dec 19, 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!

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