Family Programs

Friday Family Night: Evergreens & Snowflakes
Friday, January 23, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-10 and their caretakers
Frances Newman Alden Learning Center in the Leslie Building
$12 | $10 WBG Members per child

The whole family will enjoy a twilight stroll among winter trees, learn what makes evergreens so special, and create a snowflake-inspired craft to take home. Warm cider and cookies will be provided.

Friday Family Night: Winter Nights and Warm Lights
Friday, February 20, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-10 and their caretakers
Frances Newman Alden Learning Center in the Leslie Building
$12 | $10 WBG Members per child

The whole family will enjoy taking a stroll through our candlelit path, learn how different cultures use light to celebrate hope & renewal during the darker months , and create a lantern craft to take home. Warm cider and cookies will be provided.

Friday Family Night: The Spring Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-10 and their caretakers
Frances Newman Alden Learning Center in the Leslie Building
$12 | $10 WBG Members per child

Equal amounts of dark and light-equal amounts of day and night! Families will enjoy wandering around the Gardens as they begin to awaken from winter’s rest. Families will also start some seeds to take home and discuss signs of spring like budding blooms and cheerful birdsongs.