San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) has three children’s gardens:
· Hamilton Children’s Garden (https://sdbgarden.org/hcg-home.htm) – the largest kids’ garden on the west coast – home to Toni’s Tree House, the Incredible Edibles garden, a mountain stream, a Bird and Butterfly garden; and many more discovery areas;
· Seeds of Wonder (https://sdbgarden.org/seeds_wond.htm), a magical garden space for early learners that includes model trains; and
· Junior Quail Trail (https://sdbgarden.org/quail-trail.htm) – an immersive area to explore and play outdoors – using interactive elements to blend physical challenges with observations of the natural world.
From 10 am to noon on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, kids can participate in activities through the SAPLinGS (Science, Art and PLay in Garden Spaces) program. (https://sdbgarden.org/kids.htm)
A copy of the Garden’s scavenger hunt is always available at admissions for kids and adults, alike!
Adult: $18
Active Military, Senior, or Student: $12
Member of Fleet Science Center: $5
Member of the American Horticultural Society or another garden participating in its Reciprocal Admissions Program: free
Offer valid October 1-31, 2021, 7 days a week. Kids must be 12 or under. Restrictions apply. Kids Free San Diego offers vary by participating partner. See partner for details. Please note that SDBG is closed on Tuesdays.
San Diego Botanic Garden
300 Quail Gardens Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-436-3036 x231
Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2021
The main entrance to the Garden is located at 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA, 92024. The main parking lot is off Ecke Ranch Road, next to the glass Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. SDBG currently requires all visitors (both members and non-members) to reserve an entry time online before arriving at the Garden.
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