Family Programs

With a variety of programs throughout the year aimed at families looking for hands-on activities and educational experiences at VanDusen Botanical Garden, we’re looking forward to helping you and your children get into nature, together!

2024 Wonder Walks and Family Nature Workshops coming soon!

  • +December 2: Holiday Wreathmaking Workshop SOLD OUT

    Saturday, December 2nd; 10:00am – 12:30pm

    Join us for this family-friendly event!

    Kick off the holiday season by creating a fresh, fragrant wreath to decorate your home this festive season! Learning to make a traditional wreath is a fun and simple activity that anyone can learn to do, all it takes is a little guidance and creativity to transform natural materials into a masterpiece!

    Enjoy hot chocolate and tea as you work with our VBGA instructor to create your own holiday décor.

    SOLD OUT

  • +December 3: Holiday Wreathmaking Workshop SOLD OUT

    Sunday, December 3rd; 10:00am – 12:30pm

    Join us for this family-friendly event!

    Kick off the holiday season by creating a fresh, fragrant wreath to decorate your home this festive season! Learning to make a traditional wreath is a fun and simple activity that anyone can learn to do, all it takes is a little guidance and creativity to transform natural materials into a masterpiece!

    Enjoy hot chocolate and tea as you work with our VBGA instructor to create your own holiday décor.

    SOLD OUT

  • +January 18: Preschool Wonder Walk - Cool Conifers

    Thursday, January 18; 10:00am – 11:30pm

    Let’s meet in the frosty winter to explore some trees and shrubs that bear the cold – conifers! We will visit some popular conifer species and practice observation skills up close, learn the story of the mouse and the mighty Douglas-fir, and take home a tree-cone craft.

    Register now!

  • +January 24: Preschool Storytime - The Gift of Trees

    January 24, 10:00am – 10:45am

    Free

    January Theme: The Gift of Trees

    Children will explore the beauty and benefits of trees, through stories, songs and creating their own “story sticks” to take home.

    This is an easy-going, early learning program for children ages 3-5 and their parents/caregivers. This program provides participants and their caregivers the opportunity to gather together in the Library (or in the courtyard outside when the weather permits), to engage with nature-themed children’s books, and to explore seasonal topics with age-appropriate activities.

    Learn more & Register