Learn and discover together in beautiful and biodiverse Duke Gardens.
We offer a range of fun, imaginative and challenging programs for children and families. All children are welcome, and we are happy to work with you to plan appropriate accommodations for your child.
Find the perfect programs for your family this season using the calendar below. To learn more about each program and to register, click on the program description. Alternatively, visit our children and family programs registration system using the link below.
Upcoming Children & Family Programs
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area belove...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area belove...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area belove...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area belove...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area belove...
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival
Celebrate the bounty of autumn with a festival of activities, music, demonstrations and more, led by Duke Gardens and other local groups in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. We'll have activities ...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area beloved by learners of all ages. Look for horticulture staff or volunteers i...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area beloved by learners of all ages. Look for horticulture staff or volunteers i...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area beloved by learners of all ages. Look for horticulture staff or volunteers i...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area beloved by learners of all ages. Look for horticulture staff or volunteers i...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Upcoming Children & Family Programs
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area beloved by learners of all ages. Look for horticulture staff or volunteers i...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area beloved by learners of all ages. Look for horticulture staff or volunteers i...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area beloved by learners of all ages. Look for horticulture staff or volunteers i...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area beloved by learners of all ages. Look for horticulture staff or volunteers i...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for c...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area belove...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area belove...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area belove...
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime
Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19, join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday...
Meet the Keepers
Meet the Keepers
Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible edible plants in this garden area belove...
Children & Family Programs Calendar
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Family Activity Videos
Discover more ways to explore the Gardens and beyond in our resource library.
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Discover more ways to explore the Gardens and beyond in our resource library.
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Questions about children & family programs?
Please contact us at 919-668-1707 or GardensEducation@duke.edu.