Events suitable for families and children

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families watching movie

Embark on a magical adventure as you relax in the gardens, make art, and enjoy short, family-friendly films featuring all sorts of fanciful creatures.

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preschoolers gathered around preschool instructor examining plants in cutting garden

Discover what plants need to grow and thrive in the gardens and plant your own seed to take home.

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preschooler looking closely at a plant in Hillwood's garden

Follow your nose and sniff the most amazing scents in the gardens, then make a sweet-smelling sculpture to take home.

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preschooler doing a color search activity in the gardens

Take a "color walk" through Hillwood's gardens to discover vibrant blooms, then create a colorful flower collage to take home.

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preschoolers in the art room

Search for sphinxes, phoenixes, and more imaginary critters in the gardens, then make your own magic animal puppet to take home.

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preschooler walking happily down a path through Hillwood's gardens

Listen, create a beat, and sing out loud with your preschooler in this musical stroll through Hillwood's gardens.

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preschooler in the greenhouse

Explore trees in the gardens and create a special tree portrait to cherish at home.

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A preschooler and their grownup working on an art project together

Explore Hillwood with your preschooler! Search for animal statues, act out your favorite critters, then make an animal visor to wear home.

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Girl Scouts playing badminton

Try out yoga poses, play lawn games, and create art in Hillwood's spectacular gardens while earning your healthy living Girl Scout badge.

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Young child with short brown hair, eating crepes and smiling

La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, marks the halfway point between winter and spring. In France, families celebrate by eating crêpes, which are round and golden like the springtime sun. We are excited to offer two days of fun to celebrate the holiday.