Enjoying a sublime summer in the Gardens

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

Guided Walking Meditation

Slow your pace and deepen your connection

Growing Friends Plant Sale

Every Thursday 9am-12pm

Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring Medicinal Plants of summer

Learn about the medicinal plants that grow wild around us

Opera in the Park at Auckland Botanic Gardens

5pm-7pm. Free. Parking available at Everglade Drive entrance

February Monthly Plant Sale

First Sunday of the month from September to May