Events

Floral Design Workshop with Justine Ramsey
Dec
19

Floral Design Workshop with Justine Ramsey

Join floral designer Justine Ramsey for a hands-on workshop exploring the fundamentals of floral arrangement, from composition to color harmony. Participants will create and take home their own custom bouquet using fresh, seasonal blooms — all materials included.

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Holiday Gift Sale
Nov
7
to Nov 8

Holiday Gift Sale

Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Bart Boutique! Discover unique gifts, festive décor, handcrafted treasures, and more, all generously donated by Bartlett volunteers and Master Gardeners. Every purchase supports the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens’ educational programs!

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Trail Sessions: Hike & Concert at the Bartlett
Oct
3

Trail Sessions: Hike & Concert at the Bartlett

Take a walk, enjoy the scenery, and stay for the music! Bartlett staff will lead a gentle guided hike through the gardens and trails from 10–11 a.m., followed by a live concert by Connecticut indie-pop band Similar Kind from 11 a.m.–noon. Tickets are sliding scale, $0–$50 per person, with $10 suggested for adults. Space for the hike is limited, so reserve your spot early!

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Honey Harvest Festival
Aug
30

Honey Harvest Festival

Celebrate the magic of bees with a fun-filled day of honey tastings, a live honey harvest demonstration, interactive talks, and family activities. Meet local beekeepers, learn about the pollinators that keep our gardens thriving, shop handcrafted goods and local honey, and enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of Bartlett Arboretum.

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Woodpecker Walk & Documentary Screening
Aug
22

Woodpecker Walk & Documentary Screening

Join us for a special morning celebrating one of nature's most fascinating birds! Begin with a guided woodpecker walk through the Bartlett grounds at 7:30 a.m., then enjoy a PBS Nature documentary, narrated by Paul Giamatti, featuring woodpeckers from around the world.

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Summer Concert Series: Incidental Contact Band
Jul
26

Summer Concert Series: Incidental Contact Band

Incidental Contact is a professional cover/party band playing a wide variety of rock, pop, and dance favorites from ABBA to Zeppelin, with some RUSH in between. With its high-energy shows featuring powerhouse vocals and a high level of musicianship, the band has been delighting audiences all over the Tri-State area since 2012.

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Summer Concert Series 2026
Jun
28
to Aug 23

Summer Concert Series 2026

Summer Concert Series tickets are on sale now! Pre-register for any concert and you'll automatically be included in our weekly door prize drawing, with prizes generously donated by LaRocca's Country Market, Trader Joe's, and Rye Ridge Deli.

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Camp Bart 2026
Jun
22
to Aug 14

Camp Bart 2026

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens’ summer camp programs provide an immersive experience in the natural world through guided exploration of the Arboretum’s 93 acres of forests and gardens.

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