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New York Botanical Garden features 250 acres of collections across the Bronx, including the Thain Family Forest, one of New York City's largest remaining old-growth forests, and the Judy and Michael Steinhardt Maple Collection. Visitors explore seasonal exhibitions like Flower Power, celebrating 1960s flower symbolism through botanical displays and artworks including Andy Warhol's Flowers, plus rotating programs such as the Día de los Muertos celebration with marigold blooms and community ofrendas. The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Tram Tour, and Everett Children's Adventure Garden round out major attractions. The Garden opens Tuesday through Sunday with tickets sold online at nybg.org and admission priced at multiple levels. NYC residents receive free Grounds Admission on Wednesdays all day, while other visitors access grounds free between 10 and 11 a.m. that day, according to nybg.org.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, and select Monday holidays
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 3 – Nov 2Event
Día de los Muertos — October 3 through November 2, 2026. With vibrant marigold blooms and a colorful community ofrenda, the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos come to the Garden for a celebration of memory, life, and renewal—new this year at NYBG. Friendly spirit guides lead the way to joyful encounters with artfully arranged calaveras and a larger-than-life
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“October 3 through November 2, 2026”
Oct 3 – Nov 2Event
Families create vibrant silk flowers to wear and take home, and learn the traditional Mexican art of papel picado by creating miniature decorative banners with teaching artist Blanka Amezkua.
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“October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, & 25; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.”
Oct 31Event
Sing Along with Bilingual Birdies — Saturday, October 31; 1, 2, & 4 p.m..
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“Saturday, October 31; 1, 2, & 4 p.m.”
Nov 1Event
A parade and celebration featuring larger-than-life puppets, live dance, wearable art-making activities, and a cumbia sonidera class. The 2 p.m. parade procession may be cancelled in inclement weather.
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“November 1; 1 to 5 p.m.”
Free admission to outdoor gardens and collections for NYC residents all day Wednesday.
“On Wednesdays, Grounds Admission is free to NYC residents all day and to all other visitors between 10 and 11 a.m.”
Free Grounds Access Pass for NYC residents on Wednesdays all day
“On Wednesdays, Grounds Access Pass is free to NYC residents all day”
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Thursdays 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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