To ensure you come prepared, please review the information for each workshop closely. All of these experiences are held outdoors (weather permitting). Specific location will be announced closer to the start date.
Whether it’s about gardening, health and wellness, or sustainability, we are always looking to bring new and engaging classes to the Garden. Here’s a list of our upcoming workshop experiences.
Paint & Sip: Hummingbird Feeder
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12
Make your own Hummingbird Feeder using up-cycled wine bottles, all while enjoying a flight of three tasters of wine! Get your garden humming with activity, and create the perfect visiting spot for our pollinator pals! You’ll learn everything you need to know about maintenance and plant pairings to ensure plenty of visits from these feathered friends. Class price includes garden admission, and three tasters of wine. **Attendees must be 21+
Price: $36.00 for Members, $40 for non-members
Parent & Me: Butterflies 101
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 18
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, 15 and 29
Calling all junior entomologists to discover and learn about the Tropical Butterflies visiting our SOAR Pavilion! Guests will get an up close and personal guided experience, starting at our Emergence Chamber Window, through our Host and Nectar Garden, and finishing up in our Pavilion with hundreds of tropical butterflies. Kids will create their own identification guide that you can use at South Coast Botanic Garden and even their own backyard! Each child will use a magnifying glass, notebook, pencil, and crayons to record their findings. All supplies needed will be provided. This class will take place in rain or shine! Price includes General Garden Admission, admission into SOAR and the class. All class participants (adults and children) require a ticket.
Price: Members: $13 ($6 for SOAR and $7 for class)
Non-Members: Adult – $30 ($15 for GA, $8 for SOAR and $7 for class)
Senior – $26 ($11 for GA, $8 for SOAR and $7 for class)
Student – $26 ($11 for GA, $8 for SOAR and $7 for class)
Child ages 5-12 – $20 ($5 for GA, $8 for SOAR and $7 for class)
Toddler ages 2-4 – $15 (Free GA, $8 for SOAR and $7 for class)
Parent & Me: Pollination Exploration!
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9
Join us for a hands-on adventure where kids and their grown-ups will discover the magic of pollination! Through interactive activities, we’ll learn about different pollinators—like bees, butterflies, and birds—why they’re essential for plants, and how to identify which pollinators visit which flowers based on their shapes, colors, and scents. Each child will receive special materials to explore nature up close, record their observations, and draw what they see. Get ready for fun games, up-close discoveries, and a special take-home knowledge to help pollinators in your own backyard! This workshop is recommended for ages 5+!
Price: $7/ child (Parents get in free to the class, but still need General Admission tickets!)
Paint & Sip: Bamboo Wind Chimes
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 23
Unwind in the Garden with a creative twist! Join us for a relaxing Paint & Sip workshop where you’ll design and paint your own bamboo wind chimes. Enjoy a refreshing beverage as you tap into your artistic side, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Garden. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun, hands-on experience, this workshop offers a perfect blend of creativity, nature and serenity. Leave with a beautiful, custom wind chime to bring a touch of the outdoors to your home. **Attendees must be 21+
Price: $42 for members, $45 for non-members
Refund Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. All workshops take place outside, in the Garden. If inclement weather or a safety concern is expected, guests will be notified at least 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop via email. In the event of cancelation, workshop ticket(s) will be refunded.