Family and Kids

  • A Faery Hunt Presents Fairy Time in the Enchanted Garden

    When: 
    Sat, 5/25 9:30am - 12:30pm
    Location: 
    Garden Grounds

    Saturdays

    April 27

    May 25

    June 29

    July 20

    August 24

    Tours begin at 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm

    $12 for adults and children, members and non-members – Includes one tour

    Join Faery Fauni and Faery Godmother Careen up close in an interactive walkabout in the enchanted gardens of South Coast Botanic Garden. The faeries will bring you stories of faery magic and flowers, with dancing, singing and fun. Starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at noon.

    Groups and parties are welcome. Picnicking will be available on the lawn adjacent to the Amphitheater during the Event hours. Children are invited to come in costume. Fairy merchandise and face painting will be available for purchase.

    Call (310) 544-1948 for advance tickets. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your tour time.

    We would like to thank Judy of Mars Events (714-655-1012, marsevents@juno.com) for providing face painting services at the event.

    Girl Scouts can earn the Magical Faery Adventure Patch by attending the event. The program can be downloaded from their website at http://www.afaeryhunt.com/education.htm. Please click on “The Girl Scout Fun Patch Program” for more information.

    Please click here for Event Ticket Policy.

  • NEW! Awesome Art! Sculpt! Design! Build! Paint! - Spring 2013 (Series Begins Apr. 23)

    When: 
    Tue, 5/28 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Location: 
    Classroom B

    Ages 9 – 13

    Tuesdays

    April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28

    $80 for members’ children / $90 for non-members’ children

    $10 materials fee per child (payable to instructor)

    Instructor: Art To Grow On Children’s Art Center, Inc.

    Join us for this awesome art class that introduces the Great Masters! From Frank Lloyd Wright to Van Gogh, to Andy Warhol to Monet, students will learn how to work with a variety of materials and take home a work of art each week. Imagination, creativity, and innovation are at the forefront of this great class. Come join the fun – a great way to enhance critical thinking, develop problem solving skills, and let that imagination soar! Class is limited to 16 participants.

  • Kids Club

    When: 
    Sun, 6/2 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Location: 
    Koi Pond Patio

    Kids Club is a membership just for kids!  We spend an hour the first Sunday of each month from, 1:30pm to 2:30pm, discovering something nature related.  We do book readings, art projects, and so much more!  Kids Club runs from February through October.

  • Kids Club – Pot a Succulent for Dad

    When: 
    Sun, 6/2 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Location: 
    Koi Pond Patio

    $35 for members’ children / $17.50 for each additional sibling

    Dads are tough and tumbly! And they can also be huggy and soft! Come and pot a succulent for dad that is both tough and soft. We will also learn about the summer solstice and look at our shadows and discover a sun dial. In addition, we will be doing a book reading.

  • Family Picnic Day – Father’s Day

    When: 
    Sun, 6/16 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Location: 
    Upper Event Meadow

     

    Picnic with paid Garden admission

    It is no surprise that dads love picnics! Bring your dad and spend the day at the Garden. A self-guided tour and information sheet will be available. Activity presented by Rachel Enders for her Girl Scout Gold Award.Please visit the Gift Shop for more information. Picnics are not provided, but feel free to bring your own. The Upper and Lower Meadows will be open for picnicking.

  • Family Picnic Day – Father’s Day

    When: 
    Sun, 6/16 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Location: 
    Upper Event Meadow

    Picnic with paid Garden admission

    It is no surprise that dads love picnics! Bring your dad and spend the day at the Garden. A self-guided tour and information sheet will be available. Activity presented by Rachel Enders for her Girl Scout Gold Award.Please visit the Gift Shop for more information. Picnics are not provided, but feel free to bring your own. The Upper and Lower Meadows will be open for picnicking.

  • Destination Science Camp

    When: 
    Mon, 6/17 9:00am - 3:30pm
    Location: 
    Garden Grounds

     

    Camp begins June 17th and weekly camps run through the week of August 19th. For children in K through 6th grade. Please call (888) 909-2822 or visit www.destinationscience.org to register.

  • Destination Science Camp

    When: 
    Mon, 6/17 9:00am - 3:30pm
    Location: 
    Garden Grounds

     

    Camp begins June 17th and weekly camps run through the week of August 19th. For children in K through 6th grade. Please call (888) 909-2822 or visit www.destinationscience.org to register.

  • Destination Science Camp

    When: 
    Mon, 6/17 9:00am - 3:30pm
    Location: 
    Garden Grounds

     

    Camp begins June 17th and weekly camps run through the week of August 19th. For children in K through 6th grade. Please call (888) 909-2822 or visit www.destinationscience.org to register.

  • Destination Science Camp

    When: 
    Mon, 6/17 9:00am - 3:30pm
    Location: 
    Garden Grounds

     

    Camp begins June 17th and weekly camps run through the week of August 19th. For children in K through 6th grade. Please call (888) 909-2822 or visit www.destinationscience.org to register.