Family Free Day – October 3, 2026
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For children ages 2–4 and their caregivers, Wednesdays in the Garden offers a nurturing and joyful space to explore, play, and grow through sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Early childhood educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr will guide families through these experiences.
Take your little ones (age 3 to 7) to the Domes and enjoy a story that comes to life! Each week the volunteer storyteller will present a topic that is nature-centered, related to the current show, or related to a special holiday.