Toronto Botanical Garden

BLOOM: Dance+Circus in the Garden
2023-07-11 00:00 - 2023-07-19 23:59 (America/New_York) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
An immersive indoor/outdoor, high-flying dance, circus, and garden experience with storytelling, aerial tricks, beauty, and joy. You’ll be led through the garden to secret performance locations where cheeky gnomes, nimble floral fairies, and a silly frog swing through the sky and dance above the hedges. Toronto’s Top Aerial Artists perform incredible acts that bring to life the essence of hope, friendship, fun, and love nestled within the beauty of the garden.

Tuesday, July 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 16, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (please note there are limited seats available for the 2 p.m. show)
Tuesday, July 18, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 19, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Please note: There will NO show on Monday, July 10, or Wednesday, July 12
General Admission: $55
TBG Members/Volunteers: $50
Children/Students (under 16 years of age): $25
(plus taxes and service fees)
Tickets are available online.
Based on availability, tickets will also be sold onsite, at the door one hour before each performance (unless the performance has sold out)
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY

The show will be held rain or shine. Performances will take place indoors in the case of extreme weather.

Bloom Promo

Bloom Promo

Bloom: Dance + Circus in the Garden

Bloom: Dance + Circus in the Garden

Bloom: Dance + Circus in the Garden

Bloom: Dance + Circus in the Garden

Bloom: Dance + Circus in the Garden

Bloom: Dance + Circus in the Garden

Developed in partnership with Artists’ Play Dance + Circus Studio and A/P Events. This original show has been reimagined and adapted especially for Toronto Botanical Garden and its outdoor spaces. Artist Director: Elizabeth Dawn Snell

Farmers Market at the Garden
2023-07-13 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-20 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-27 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-03 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-10 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-17 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-24 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-31 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Ontario
Our farmers market at Toronto Botanical Garden is produced in partnership with Appletree Markets and Events. Our weekly market will take place weekly on Thursdays, from 3 to 7 p.m.
We are excited to bring you the freshest local produce, artisanal products, and unique food items from farmers and small businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. Our market is located at the entrance, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Garden. Our vendors are carefully selected to ensure that we offer the highest quality products to our customers. From organic fruits and vegetables to grass-fed meats, freshly baked goods, and gourmet treats, we have something for everyone. We believe in creating a vibrant community space where everyone can come together to support local businesses, enjoy good food, and connect with nature.
As part of our weekly offering, we’ll have themed programming, FREE drop-in family activities (4 to 7 p.m.), and a FREE gardening advice clinic provided by the Toronto Master Gardeners. Our goal is to promote healthier and more sustainable ways to live in the city. We invite you to join us every week and discover the amazing flavors and products that the Greater Toronto Area has to offer. Our market is open rain or shine, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Featured vendors (Some vendors come bi-weekly or we have special guest vendors so watch our Instagram for current offerings)

Albion Hill Farms
Alma Bakery
Baked by Kelly
Cacaitos
Elaine Farms
Foggy River Farms (starting July 13th)
Left Field Brewery
Ostrich Land Farms
Saha Cuisine
Stoic Beauty
Sambrosa Farms
Souperwell
Trillium Organic Farm
Morfosoaps
Mad Mexican
Veliotiko Olive Oil
Vodkow

Interested in becoming a vendor, partner, collaborator, or sponsor at our Farmers Market?
Click here to fill out our online application with Appletree Markets and Events.

Edwards Summer Music Series with Mimi O'Bonsawin
2023-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight.

The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13 through August 31 within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).

Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.

Mimi O’Bonsawin is a contemporary roots singer-songwriter from Northeastern Ontario. Through her rhythm and story-driven songs, Mimi embraces the beauty of the land, all the while yielding to her Franco-Ontarian and Abenaki roots.

2023 CONCERT LINEUP

Notice

There are no upcoming events.

Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our weekly Farmers Market (3 to 7 p.m.) or sign up for a pre-concert guided tour of the gardens starting at 5:30 p.m. The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats, and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor, or Children’s Centre for FREE drop-in Family Activities (4 to 7 p.m.)

Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.

Edwards Summer Music Series with Jason Wilson and Ashara
2023-07-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight.

The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13 through August 31 within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).

Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.

ABOUT ASHARA

The brainchild of Scottish-Canadian visionary Jason Wilson (Wilson & Swarbrick), Ashara presents a joyful blend of Scottish folk, global roots and reggae – it’s where Scotland meets Jamaica in Canada! Wilson, who provides vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, is joined by legendary Jamaican-Canadian guitarist Carl Harvey (Toots & The Maytals), and Wilson band members, saxophonist Marcus Ali, vocalist Laurel Tubman, drummer Vince Reel and bassist Michael Shapinko.

2023 CONCERT LINEUP

Notice

There are no upcoming events.

Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.

Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our weekly Farmers Market (3 to 7 p.m.) or sign up for a pre-concert guided tour of the gardens starting at 5:30 p.m. The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor, or Children’s Centre for FREE drop-in Family Activities (4 to 7 p.m.)

Edwards Summer Music Series with VC2
2023-07-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight.

The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13 through August 31 within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).

Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.

ABOUT VC2

VC2 Cello Duo is an innovative cello duo ensemble that captivates audiences through their performances of classical masterworks, unknown gems and boundary-pushing music. Comprised of cellists Amahl Arulanandam and Bryan Holt, CBC Music says VC2 is “a tight unit, with excellent intonation and expression.” They present artistically challenging, yet accessible programs in venues ranging from intimate cabarets to Roy Thomson Hall.

2023 Concert Lineup

Notice

There are no upcoming events.

Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.

Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our weekly Farmers Market (3 to 7 p.m.) or sign up for a pre-concert guided tour of the gardens starting at 5:30 p.m. The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor, or Children’s Centre for FREE drop-in Family Activities (4 to 7 p.m.)

Edwards Summer Music Series with the Shuffle Demons
2023-08-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight.

The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13 through August 31 within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).

Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.

ABOUT THE SHUFFLE DEMONS

The Shuffle Demons are a high-energy Canadian band that blends virtuosic jazz and funk playing with eye-catching costumes and over-the-top stage antics to produce an incredible show. A hit at festivals all over the world, the Shuffle Demons are a crowd-pleasing, full-on musical group that backs up wild stage antics with phenomenal playing by some of Canada’s most talented musicians.

2023 CONCERT LINEUP

Notice

There are no upcoming events.

Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.

Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our weekly Farmers Market (3 to 7 p.m.) or sign up for a pre-concert guided tour of the gardens starting at 5:30 p.m. The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor, or Children’s Centre for FREE drop-in Family Activities (4 to 7 p.m.)

Edwards Summer Music Series with Quisha Wint
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight.

The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13 through August 31 within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).

Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.

ABOUT QUISHA WINT

Quisha was born to sing and entertain. She grew up in a Jamaican/Canadian home listening to Reggae, Motown, Gospel, R&B, then entered the jazz program at Humber College in the mid-’90s. She is a phenomenal and expressive vocalist who also inspires others to live out their dreams. She aims to educate both the public and upcoming artists on the importance of keeping the music from the past alive, music that touches our hearts.

2023 CONCERT LINEUP

Notice

There are no upcoming events.

Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.

Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our weekly Farmers Market (3 to 7 p.m.) or sign up for a pre-concert guided tour of the gardens starting at 5:30 p.m. The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor, or Children’s Centre for FREE drop-in Family Activities (4 to 7 p.m.)

Edwards Summer Music Series with Adis Rodriguez & a taste of Havana 1950
2023-08-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight.

The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13 through August 31 within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).

Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.

About Adis Rodriguez & a Taste of Havana 1950

Adis Rodriguez is considered to be one of the most versatile Latin singers in the Canadian scene. Adis has contributed with many artists like Jerry Rivera, Chucho Valdez, Jane Bunnett, Hilario Duran and many more. She was recipient of the 2019 Canada Latin Award/Band of the Year with La Borinquena and a 2023 Juno Nomination for El Tinajon/Luis Deniz. Her own band, Adis Rodriguez and Havana 1950s is the largest Latin band in Canada lead by a woman. Be sure to arrive early for latin dance lessons.

2023 CONCERT LINEUP

Notice

There are no upcoming events.

Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.

Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our weekly Farmers Market (3 to 7 p.m.) or sign up for a pre-concert guided tour of the gardens starting at 5:30 p.m. The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor, or Children’s Centre for FREE drop-in Family Activities (4 to 7 p.m.)

Edwards Summer Music Series with Big Smoke Brass Band
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight.

The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13 through August 31 within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).

Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.

ABOUT BIG SMOKE BRASS BAND

Born on the streets of Toronto in 2017, Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in the Canadian brass scene. Dedicated to fostering community and connecting people through their high-energy music, the band has given hundreds of performances across Canada and released a growing discography of original music and videos. Wherever you may be, Big Smoke Brass is determined to share their love of music with you.

2023 CONCERT LINEUP

Notice

There are no upcoming events.

Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.

Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our weekly Farmers Market (3 to 7 p.m.) or sign up for a pre-concert guided tour of the gardens starting at 5:30 p.m. The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor, or Children’s Centre for FREE drop-in Family Activities (4 to 7 p.m.)

Edwards Summer Music Series with Billy Newton-Davis
2023-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Ontario
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight.

The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. from July 13 through August 31 within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Concerts are held rain or shine (they move indoors in the case of extreme weather).

Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis or guests are encouraged to bring their own chair.

ABOUT BILLY NEWTON-DAVIS

Billy Newton-Davis is a formidable presence in the Canadian music industry, receiving Junos for best R&B/soul recording for his first two albums Love Is a Contact Sport (1986) and Spellbound (1989), and more recently a Juno for best dance recording of the year for his work with deadmau5 on “All U Ever Want.” From 1991-93, he was a member of the a cappella pop sensation, The Nylons. Billy’s latest EP is a jazzy, bluesy, gospelicious offering recorded live-off-the-floor and features some of his favourite classics from the great American songbook called “Have We Met?”

2023 CONCERT LINEUP

Notice

There are no upcoming events.

Generously Supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.

Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our weekly Farmers Market (3 to 7 p.m.) or sign up for a pre-concert guided tour of the gardens starting at 5:30 p.m. The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor, or Children’s Centre for FREE drop-in Family Activities (4 to 7 p.m.)

Nuit Blanche at the Garden
2023-09-23 19:00 - 2023-09-24 07:00 (America/New_York) | Ontario
For the first time, the Garden will host two artist installations as part of Nuit Blanche Toronto 2023 that will illuminate the plants and trees in the Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Garden from 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 23 to 7 a.m. the next morning.
Nuit Blanche is an annual all-night festival held in cities around the world to celebrate contemporary arts. This year’s Toronto theme, Breaking Ground, invites artists to explore ideas centred around the natural world. For one dazzling night neighbourhoods around the city will embrace inspiring popup art installations.

IAM
Radha Chaddah makes art about invisible realities using light as her primary medium. Her work examines the interconnectedness of our material reality from the micro to the macro. In her studio, she designs large-scale projected light installations for public exhibitions. She prepares samples and shoots much of this imagery in laboratories at the University of Toronto. Her photographs and light installations have been exhibited across Canada.
IAM (ee-yam), Latin for ‘now,’ is about human enmeshment within nature, and the perspective we gain when we consider parallel, non-human narratives. It follows the story of the pandemic through four distinct material realms—Molecular, Human, Earthly, and Cosmic.
IAM is a performance installation with a stage made entirely of projected imagery cast onto trees and grass. Audience members are seated or can stand on grass at the edge of the stage, as the dancers play amidst vividly colored, animated 3D imagery. The immersive visuals take the viewer into a vastly magnified microscopic realm, as the projected imagery was produced and photographed in laboratories at the University of Toronto. This represents a symbolic re-framing of our relationship to the natural world, reminding us that we are only a small part of the evolutionary narrative of life on Earth.
Following the live performance at 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., the audience is invited to experience the immersive light sculpture from dusk ’til dawn. As they explore the space, they will discover a change of perspective in the projected scenography, while their bodies are covered with the intricate light patterns of molecules, bodily tissues, and energies.

SUN EATERS
Grace Grothaus is a computational media artist grappling with the climate crisis. Her practice-based artistic research encompasses environmental sensing, physical computing, machine learning, and speculative futurity.
Grace’s installation Sun Eaters uses custom electronics to visualize bioelectricity as light. A grove of trees at the TBG will be equipped with branches the artist has created to enable people to both see and feel a tree’s “heartbeat”. At several touch stations, visitors can hold the branches she made, which contain sensors that pick up the bioelectric rhythms of each tree.
The installation shows the electrical patterns unique to each tree, a constantly shifting combination of internal factors including the tree’s overall health, daily metabolic processes, and state of hydration. Their pulsing rhythms are also influenced by external environmental cues such as time of day, season, and the lunar cycle. Grothaus is interested in creating artworks that facilitate points of connection between humans and the more-than-human natural world.
“I am investigating whether artworks can act as an interface for understanding ecological processes,” she says, hoping that the installation will prompt a deeper appreciation of trees and a means of seeing them as unique individuals, similar to how we see each other.

Tafelmusik at the Garden: Making Herself Heard
2023-11-12 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Celebrating the creativity and artistry of women in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Making Herself Heard brings us the music of baroque women whose renown as composers and performers was all but ignored in the annals of history. In bringing their work out of the shadows, we discover in a fresh, “new” soundscape in the works of Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Isabella Leonarda, Marianne Martinez, and the enigmatic Mrs. Philarmonica.

Geneviève Gilardeau & Cristina Zacharias, violins
Michael Unterman, cello
Charlotte Nediger, harpsichord

Program

Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre Sonate en trio
Isabella Leonarda Sonata for violin & continuo, op. 16, no. 12
Marianne Martinez Andante for solo harpsichord
Mrs. Philarmonica Sonata for 2 violins, cello & continuo

Sunday, November 12, from 2 to 3:15 p.m.Public $25TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)General Admission Seating

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Support PersonThe support person who accompanies a patron with special needs is eligible for a complimentary ticket/admission. Support person tickets/admission are subject to availability. For more information on Accessible Services at our venues or support persons, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

About Tafelmusik

Tafelmusik is one of the world’s leading period-instrument ensembles, performing on instruments and in styles appropriate for the era of the music. Renowned for dynamic, engaging, and soulful performances, Tafelmusik performs for audiences across Toronto and digital audiences around the world, and is Canada’s most toured orchestra, having performed in more than 350 cities in 32 countries. The critically acclaimed Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, and its director Ivars Taurins, often share the stage with the orchestra. Tafelmusik’s recordings on the Sony, CBC Records, Analekta, and Tafelmusik Media labels have garnered ten JUNOs and numerous international recording prizes.

Become a TBG Member

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A Toronto Botanical Garden membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.

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This is an in-person, indoor program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

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Holiday Market 2023
2023-11-24 00:00 - 2023-12-17 23:59, 2023-11-24 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-15 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ontario
Go green this holiday season by visiting the Annual Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market, an eco-minded, nature-inspired, relaxed shopping experience. Admission is FREE.
Dates:
Weekend #1: November 24 to 26, 2023
Weekend #2: December 15 to 17, 2023
Times: Friday: 2 to 8 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Are you a Member? You’ll enjoy early access on Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m. before the market opens to the public. Not a member? Join today!
CLICK HERE FOR THE HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR LIST AND PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Holiday Market Highlights:

Local Vendors

Pre and Post shopping noshing

Garden Shop

Walk in the Woods

Warm Vibes

Giant Terrarium

Suspended Landscape

Elf School

SHOP LOCAL
Over 100 local vendors will showcase their planet-friendly and botanically-themed products. Click here for the full vendor listing and program schedule.
GREEN LIVING
The Garden Shop will offer a wide selection of holiday home décor, nature-based gifts for kids, fresh seasonal greens, amaryllis, and paperwhite bulbs. The Toronto Master Gardeners will also be offering a FREE Garden Advice Clinic.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

It’s Garden Day on November 26 – Take a break from shopping with a garden chat from the Toronto Master Gardeners. Learn how to care for your new poinsettia, paperwhite, amaryllis and Christmas cactus and the best garden tools gifts. Garden Chats ill take place in the Weston Family Library at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
It’s Family Day on Saturday, December 16 – Drop into the Children’s Centre for some green holiday activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m and visit the Weston Family Library for a 30-minute story time at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 1 p.m.
It’s Book-Lovers Day on Sunday, December 17 – At 1 p.m. join us at the TBG for a talk via Zoom with Matthew Biggs, author of Garden: Exploring the Horticultural World. Garden takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have found inspiration in gardens and horticulture throughout history (Phaidon Press, 2023). Attendees will enjoy holiday refreshments, and will have the chance to purchase Garden, with signed book plate, for themselves or as the perfect holiday gift! Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Also, don’t miss visiting the Weston Family Libary which will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and browse Canada’s largest privately held botanical and horticultural collection.

WARM VIBES
Cozy up around the outdoor firepit, and roast some marshmallows. S’more kits can be purchased from the Garden Shop. We’ve also curated a Winter Blooms Spotify Playlist for your enjoyment.
GIANT TERRARIUM
This 17′ human-size terrarium will be filled with tropical plants and will host a series of warming experiences throughout the festival. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this indoor oasis. Inquire to book this unique space for a private event or classes with seating for up to 12 guests
GRAB A BITE
Recharge by grabbing a snack from the food trucks or the TBG Bloom Cafe, serving up hot beverages and light bites for post and pre-shopping noshing on the second floor with dining and relaxed seating surrounded by tropical plants.
SUSPENDED LANDSCAPE
Canadian embroidery artist Amanda McCavour reimagines the Toronto Botanical Garden’s soaring second-floor mezzanine as a field of floating flowers, blending fantasy and document, imagination, and observation. The installation shifts the perspective of a traditional prairie, inviting viewers to walk underneath—rather than through—a floating field of flowers.
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