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Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 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…

Sprouts

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 10:00 AM—11:00 AM · Austin, TX

Tailored for children ages three to five years, Sprouts is a celebration of nature play, led by trained guides. Each free program features a nature theme and…

BLOOM Art Exhibit: SCCF x SCAL

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 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…

Range Opens at 10AM

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 10:00 AM—7:00 PM · Austin, TX

River Float Rentals

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 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

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 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…

Polar Bear Program

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 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

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 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…

Lemur Island Chat

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 11:00 AM—11:15 AM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Ruffed Lemur Island Chat: Wednesdays at 11:00 am – 11:15 am. Step into the enchanting world of…

Dig Deeper

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 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.…

Open Carving Days

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 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…

Mini Masterpieces

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 11:30 AM—12:00 PM · Lakeland, FL

Broad art prompts leave room for creativity to bloom! Make something uniquely yours. Join us in Design Park on the first floor. Program designed for children…

VB Pick-up

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Asheville, NC

$5 Pick-up | All-level Purchase wristbands and sign a waiver at the bar before getting on the court!

Guided Highlight Tour

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 12:00 PM—12:30 PM · Taunton, MA

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, you’ll discover fascinating stories, meet…

Story Time!

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 12:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

Wildlife Surprise

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 12:30 PM—1:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Visit the Living Coast Discovery Center to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including moon jellies, chuckwallas, snakes, owls, and…

Daily Otter Feeding

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 1:00 PM—1:10 PM · Stamford, CT

Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…

Gardener Chat

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 1:00 PM · Saint Paul, MN

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely…

Gorilla Program

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 1:30 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como’s gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Aspen Historical Society Presents: History Tours

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Aspen, CO

Enjoy a guided tour inside the center of Aspen’s arts and cultural scene since it was built in 1889. This free tour led by the Aspen Historical Society and in…

Panther Prowl

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 2:00 PM—2:30 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Florida panthers are endangered and critical to Florida’s ecosystem. This augmented reality experience allows you to connect the Florida panther and…

Farm Walking Tour

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 2:00 PM—2:30 PM · Nantucket, MA

Book your tickets for a journey around Bartlett’s Farm and see two hundred years of agricultural history here on Nantucket. From Seed to Salad: A…

Public Tours of the Museum Every Wednesday

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · New Orleans, LA

NOMA provides guided tours of the museum every Wednesday at 2 PM. During these tours, you’ll learn about a range of works on view across all three floors of…

Water Garden Wonders

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 2:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Discover one of nature’s most extraordinary plants during this daily Water Garden Talk at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Meet the stunning Victoria Water…

Tai Chi

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Eastsound, WA

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Midweek at the Museum Of Miami: Free After-School Wednesdays!

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Miami, FL

@ Learn the Story. Love the Story. Families build belonging here! Calling all parents and guardians of elementary and K-8 center students! Dive into Miami’s…

Big Cat Chat

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 2:15 PM—2:30 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Big Cat Chat: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Join us for the Big Cat Chat at…

Barn Chat

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 2:45 PM—3:00 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Barn Chat: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for the Barn Chat…

Otter Chat

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 3:00 PM—3:30 PM · Allentown, PA

Otter Chat Daily at 3 p.m. Meet our playful North American River Otters up-close during an otter chat, and discover more about these fascinating “water…

Farm Market

Wed, Mar 24, 2027 • 3:00 PM—7:00 PM · Tampa, FL

Every Wednesday at the Farm we present a Farm Market of our products. Cow milk must be ordered by 8:30am the day PRIOR to the market in order for us to get the…

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