by Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Photo: bbg.org
An interactive corner of Brooklyn Botanic Garden where kids follow paths through a meadow, a woodland with raised boardwalks and a marsh crossed on logs and boulders. Staff lead free drop-in nature activities for toddlers and families.
| Monday | — |
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| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
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| Friday | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Fall First Discoveries Wed & Fri 10:30–12:30 (through Nov 6, 2026); Family Discovery Weekends Sat & Sun Sep 19–Oct 31, 2026
Free for kids under 12 with garden admission; adults pay regular admission
Meets Wed, Fri–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 1–10.
Free for kids under 12 with garden admission; adults pay regular admission
Sunday: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · Wednesday: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · Friday: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · Saturday: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM. Fall First Discoveries Wed & Fri 10:30–12:30 (through Nov 6, 2026); Family Discovery Weekends Sat & Sun Sep 19–Oct 31, 2026
990 Washington Avenue, 11225, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
No. Discovery Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
Registration is handled by Brooklyn Botanic Garden: bbg.org.
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