Mad for Summer family fun weekend arrives at New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden grounds have been transformed into wonderland.

Heather Fordham

Jun 29, 2024, 11:20 PM

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The New York Botanical Garden grounds have been transformed into wonderland.
Families are invited to take part in the Mad For Summer family-fun weekend to celebrate the start of summer.
As part of a current exhibit, Wonderland: Curious Nature, topiaries and garden blooms have been transformed into novel characters from “Alice In Wonderland.”
Interactive and immersive activities including begonia planting and tea making are included in the visit.
The event continues Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Conservatory. Children under 12 years old with a costume will enter for free.


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