Oak: Their Role in the Ecosystem and Human History
Saturday, October 8 | 11 a.m. – noon
$10 | 10% less for members
Conifer Room
Join Missouri Master Naturalist, Lee Ann Googe, to learn all about oak trees. After a brief presentation, the class will tour some of the oaks that call Powell Gardens home.
Garden to Glass: Goldenrod Edition
Saturday, October 8 | 3-4 p.m.
$15 | 10% less for members
Terrace Room
Make tea out of the abundant fall plant, goldenrod. In this edition of Garden to Glass, attendees will learn to make goldenrod tea at home. Each attendee will take home a special Powell Gardens mug.
Family Frolic: Halloween Edition
October 15 & 16 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Included with general admission
Join us for a weekend of family fun! Celebrate the last weekend of Fortopia and all things Halloween at Powell Gardens. Pumpkin carving and spooky animals will be joining us for the weekend!
Family Frolic: Halloween Edition
October 15 & 16 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Included with general admission
Join us for a weekend of family fun! Celebrate the last weekend of Fortopia and all things Halloween at Powell Gardens. Pumpkin carving and spooky animals will be joining us for the weekend!
Winter Container Workshop
Saturday, November 12 | 3-4 p.m.
$65 | $20 less for members
Conifer Room
Decorate your home for the holidays with natural adornments created during this workshop. Each participant will create a fiber pot container that can be displayed indoors or out.
Advanced registration is required. A Festival of Lights ticket is included with your workshop fee.
Winter Container Workshop
Saturday, November 19 | 3-4 p.m.
$65 | $20 less for members
Conifer Room
Decorate your home for the holidays with natural adornments created during this workshop. Each participant will create a fiber pot container that can be displayed indoors or out.
Advanced registration is required. A Festival of Lights ticket is included with your workshop fee.
Artful Gardens: Festival of Lights
Tuesday, November 29 | 3-6 p.m.
$50 | 10% less for members
Conifer Room
Art lovers of all sorts are invited to attend Artful Gardens: Festival of Lights, the final installment of a new seasonal series at Powell Gardens. “Docent Donna” Houtteman of Art Blocks KC will help learners of all levels explore the connections between art and the natural world while drawing inspiration from Powell Gardens’ living museum.
This art-focused evening includes a 90-minute presentation showcasing artists that use light and seasonal themes for their inspiration and works of art. Afterwards, guests will enjoy wine, beer, and light snacks while receiving a private guided tour of the Conservatory as well as the current blooms on display at Powell Gardens.
This class is the perfect date night, solo exploration, or evening with friends. We invite you to answer the question: What came first, the garden or the artist?
Garden to Glass: Wassailing
Saturday, December 10 | 4-5 p.m.
$45 | $20 less for members
Terrace Room
Join Education Manager Caitlin Eckard for our final Garden to Glass class of the year. You will learn about the Wassail tradition while enjoying the spiced drink of the same name. Learn how you can make this drink at home, then enjoy Festival of Lights!