EVENT CALENDAR

All events in the gardens will occur as scheduled, pending COVID-19 updates. Events that require cancellation will be announced one week prior to the event date if necessary. In case of cancellation, we're glad to offer a voucher for future admission or you may elect to make your ticket purchase a donation to the Quad City Botanical Center. No cash refunds will be issued. Find updates on this page or Facebook. Please read mask and distancing guidelines before your visit.

VISIT OUR 1:24TH SCALE GARDEN TRAIN RAILWAY EXHIBIT EVERY SUNDAY 1-4 PM

father's day

6.20.21  SUNDAY
11AM – 5PM
​Free Admission For Dads
Spend Father's Day with your dad enjoying nature at the Botanical Center. The train runs on Sundays 1-4 PM and this shady garden is one of the favorite spots in the gardens for families.

ECO KIDS CAMP

6.21.21-6.25.21  MON-FRI
9AM-12PM
$80 members | $90 non-members​
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to a weeklong morning camp filled with nature-based learning activities. We'll explore the intriguing outdoor landscape and visit our Children's Garden each day, search for insect habitats and learn about them in their natural state. Campers will get hands-on experience with various plants common to the Midwest prairies and discover the beauty of biology and how plants grow. We will discuss conservation and environmental issues that challenge our surroundings and learn how to protect nature. Reserve your spot soon as camp always sells out! Limit of 25 campers.

ECO ART CAMP

7.26.21-7.30.21  MON-FRI
9AM-12PM
$80 members | $90 non-members​
Young artists are invited to a weeklong morning art camp to discover nature from an artist's perspective. Create artwork from nature on topics including plant art, soil art and water art. We'll have fun in the sun and explore different types of art mediums as we interact with nature in our gardens. Campers' artwork will be displayed at our Art In the Garden event on August 7 and artists will receive passes to attend their exhibition. Limit of 25 campers.

ART IN THE GARDEN

8.7.21 SATURDAY
9AM – 4PM
$8 adults | $4 children 2-15 | QCBC members and kids under 2 are free
Local and regional artists, including jewelers, woodworkers, fabric artists, and others inspired by nature to create, will exhibit and sell their art pieces at this outdoor show. The handcrafted works will be on display in tents throughout the gardens and a variety of art price points are offered.