Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden 2026 Programs

From Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

Enjoy spring as it unfolds at this special, historic native plant botanic garden, part of the Minneapolis park system since 1907. And be sure to return! The Garden offers a range of experiences and programs for all ages through spring, summer and fall. More information is below and on the website. 

 2026 Season
April 15–Oct. 15• Weekends only: Oct. 17–18, 24–25 & 31 

Garden & Visitor Shelter Hours
Tuesday–Sunday, closed Mondays • 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Thursdays open until 8 PM, through Aug. 27

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Free Garden Programs

From tours and birding to knitting in nature and invertebrate discovery, Garden staff  host an array of programs and activities every week for all ages. Those listed below are free, no registration necessary. Additional programs and special events to be announced throughout the season.

All Garden programs are free, no registration needed!
Browse online for details at minneapolisparks.org/register
Get email updates on the Garden and its programs

Tour the Garden

Daily Garden Tours
Tuesday–Sunday, 11–11:45 AM

Flower Hour Tours
Thursday evenings, May 7–Aug. 27, 5–6 PM

Birding

Early Birders on Saturdays
April 18 & 25, 8:30–10:30 AM
May–Aug., 7:30–9:30 AM 

Afternoon Birding Strolls
Tuesdays in June, 4–5 PM

Other Programs

Garden Storytime & Activities
Thursdays, May 7–Oct. 8, 10–10:30 AM 
Sundays, May 17–Oct. 11, 10–10:30 AM 

Cuentos Infantiles en el Jardín Spanish Garden Storytime
Viernes, 5 Junio–28 Agosto, 10–10:30 AM

Knitting in Nature
2nd & 4th Thursdays, May–Aug., 6–7:30 PM

Invertebrate Discovery Walks
Wednesdays in June, 4–5 PM