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Family Activities

The Botanic Garden is a great place for families to spend time together and explore.

The Botanic Garden is a great place for families to explore and have fun.  Check out the links on this page to discover what events we have going on for families at the moment. We run regular activities for families the first Saturday of every month.  Due to their popularity, these sessions now need to be booked in advance. To reserve your spot, click on the activity below or on the what’s on page, and follow the link.  Bookings open one week before each event.

Want to join our mailing list to find out first about our upcoming family activities?  Send an email to education@botanic.cam.ac.uk with Family Mailing List in the subject header and we will add you to the list.

Food for Feathered Friends

Food for Feathered Friends

Feed your feathered friends through winter months.
Potted Garden

Potted Garden

Make your own tiny garden in a pot, plant up with seeds and watch it grow.
Printing with Vegetables

Printing with Vegetables

Come along and print some lovely patterns with a variety of fruit and veggies.
Cherry Blossom

Cherry Blossom

Celebrate the season of cherry blossom by creating your own stunning artwork.
Super Seedy Stuff

Super Seedy Stuff

Plant a variety of herb and vegetable seeds and watch them grow at home.
Meet the Roses

Meet the Roses

Explore the astounding rose family.
The Wonder of Worms

The Wonder of Worms

Celebrate worms and all they do for the soil.
Magnificent Moths and Beautiful Butterflies

Magnificent Moths and Beautiful Butterflies

Come and find out all about butterflies and moths and get creative with our crafty activity.
Leaf Art

Leaf Art

Celebrate September with amazing leaf artwork.
Fun with Fungi

Fun with Fungi

Come and have fun with fungi.
My Stick Family

My Stick Family

Come and make a stick friend with leaves, wool and string.
Christmas Crafts

Christmas Crafts

Celebrate the festive season by crafting your very own Christmas decorations.

For more information about what families can enjoy in the Garden, check out these pages below:

Matthew's Library

Matthew's Library

Learn more about the library that lives inside the Garden Café.
What's On

What's On

Find out more about our annual Garden events, with something for all ages to enjoy.

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