What’s Coming in 2026

Each year, the Beatrix Farrand Garden hosts a diverse season of programs that invite learning, creativity, and connection in the garden.

Our 2026 calendar is currently in development, and we’re excited to share what’s ahead.

What to look forward to:

• Garden Talks & Lectures
  Expert-led talks on horticulture, ecology, garden history, and design.

• Seasonal Plant Walks
  Guided walks that highlight the garden through spring, summer, and fall.

• Hands-On Workshops
  Small-group workshops in gardening, floral design, photography, and garden-inspired art.

• Music & Cultural Events
  Free outdoor concerts and cultural programs set in the garden.

• Family & Youth Programs
  Nature-based activities and summer programming for children and families.

• Visual Arts in the Garden
  Artist demonstrations, exhibitions, and special collaborations.

Be the first to know

Join our mailing list to hear when the 2026 program calendar launches, along with early registration opportunities and seasonal garden updates.

Projects have been made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and also through funding from Destination Dutchess, administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.