YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS 

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is the perfect place for the entire family to learn, explore, investigate, and have fun. Join us for a family class, visit us during vacation week, or schedule a private class. For full details please click on the specific offering you are interested in and read the description. Check back frequently for updates and upcoming programs.   

Children gather around as they learn about changing leaves during the fall.

FAMILY CLASSES

Geared for children with their adult companions, our classes are fun for the entire family.

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Children playing in the ramble during the Drop in activities

DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

Drop-in for free family activities in our children’s garden, The Ramble. 

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Three kids peak over a table top wearing birthday hats.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Make your child’s birthday one to remember and host their special day with us.  

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Children gather in the ramble for enchanted weekend during on of our youth and family programs

FAMILY EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

Explore and learn together and check out our upcoming family-friendly events and exhibitions.

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Children running around the garden with nets.

SCHOOL VACATION

Join us for a themed school vacation week packed with classes and drop-in activities. 

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Children read a book in the Ramble.

TEACHER RESOURCES

Explore our suite of free resources of nature-inspired lessons, crafts, and scavenger hunts to engage your learners.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

8-bit art for Youth education's Nature Quest, February Vacation week

February Vacation Week: Nature Quest

February 15 – February 21, 10AM–4PM

Level up this February break and turn the natural world into your gaming adventure! Gear up for an action-packed week of thrilling mini-games and exciting challenges that feel like you’ve stepped right into a video game.

Learn more here.

FREE ONLINE RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN
Enjoy a list of resources for parents and caregivers including dozens of botanically inspired at-home crafts, games, experiments, lesson plans, and activity packets to keep children of all ages entertained and engaged. Click to view more.

New England Botanic Garden’s educational programs are brought to you in whole or in part by the Cary Brothers Fund and the Frances E. and Rachel E. McQuaid Trust.