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Events

What's happening at the Gardens

There's always something happening at the Gardens!  

Keep an eye on this page - we list all our events here, including family activities, live music and school holiday programmes.

If you want advice for your home garden, look out for our workshops, run by our garden staff and varying by season. From practical demonstrations (be ready to get your hands dirty) to curator-led walks and Q&A sessions - our gardeners provide expert advice on a range of topics.

Tangled Roots: How Grasses Shaped Our World

Explore a story of the world written in grass

Nov 15 2025 - Mar 1 2026

Find out more

February Monthly Plant Sale

First Sunday of the month from September to May

Kids Music in Parks - Auckland Botanic Gardens

11am-2pm. Free. Parking available at Everglade Drive entrance

Meet the Gardener Edible Edition: 4th February

Ask us your edible plant questions: 2-2.45pm

Growing Friends Plant Sale

Every Thursday 9am-12pm

Forest Bathing

Slow down and step away from the noise of daily life