Reconnect with Nature This December at the Botanic Garden

Dec. 6, 2025

If the cold and the dark have you feeling down, brighten up the day with the three remaining 2025 events at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park in Traverse City. First up is their Free Family Fun Day, Dec. 14, where you can bring the kiddos along to make pinecone owls and other natural crafts. No registration is required; crafting takes place from 1-3pm. On Dec. 17 from 6-8pm, put your horticultural knowledge to the test with Holiday Plant Trivia. Come solo or make a team: tickets are $5 plus fees and include a series of botanical spirits, healthy snacks, and a holiday costume contest! Last but not least is the Winter Centerpiece Workshop on Dec. 19 from 6-8pm, where you bring a container and snips then create a festive, natural showstopper for your holiday table. Tickets are $40 for members, $50 for non-members (plus fees). thebotanicgarden.org/events