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Lightscape: Brooklyn’s Winter Spectacular, on through Jan. 4! ✨
Here’s your SNEAK PEEK at Lightscape’s new installations. 👀
Did you know that Lightscape at BBG is almost completely reimagined every year?
New installations designed by artists from around the world are brought to Brooklyn and specially configured to BBG to craft this enchanted winter journey.
Did you know that Lightscape at BBG is almost completely reimagined every year?
New installations designed by artists from around the world are brought to Brooklyn and specially configured to BBG to craft this enchanted winter journey.
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Here’s your SNEAK PEEK at Lightscape’s new installations. 👀
Did you know that Lightscape at BBG is almost completely reimagined every year?
New installations designed by artists from around the world are brought to Brooklyn and specially configured to BBG to craft this enchanted winter journey.
Did you know that Lightscape at BBG is almost completely reimagined every year?
New installations designed by artists from around the world are brought to Brooklyn and specially configured to BBG to craft this enchanted winter journey.
Lightscape opens in ONE WEEK! 🌠
Don’t miss out on this year’s amazing multi-sensory experience, featuring a festive new soundtrack and holiday-inspired food and drink. There is no better way to celebrate the season in Brooklyn!
Opens November 21. Get tickets now: bbg.org/lightscape
Don’t miss out on this year’s amazing multi-sensory experience, featuring a festive new soundtrack and holiday-inspired food and drink. There is no better way to celebrate the season in Brooklyn!
Opens November 21. Get tickets now: bbg.org/lightscape
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Lightscape opens in ONE WEEK! 🌠
Don’t miss out on this year’s amazing multi-sensory experience, featuring a festive new soundtrack and holiday-inspired food and drink. There is no better way to celebrate the season in Brooklyn!
Opens November 21. Get tickets now: bbg.org/lightscape
Don’t miss out on this year’s amazing multi-sensory experience, featuring a festive new soundtrack and holiday-inspired food and drink. There is no better way to celebrate the season in Brooklyn!
Opens November 21. Get tickets now: bbg.org/lightscape
Last call for fall colors at BBG! 🍂
Autumn leaves across BBG are at peak, but the explosion of color won’t last long. Make your way to BBG soon to see the vivid display.
Please note that some outdoor areas are inaccessible while Lightscape is installed.
Autumn leaves across BBG are at peak, but the explosion of color won’t last long. Make your way to BBG soon to see the vivid display.
Please note that some outdoor areas are inaccessible while Lightscape is installed.
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Last call for fall colors at BBG! 🍂
Autumn leaves across BBG are at peak, but the explosion of color won’t last long. Make your way to BBG soon to see the vivid display.
Please note that some outdoor areas are inaccessible while Lightscape is installed.
Autumn leaves across BBG are at peak, but the explosion of color won’t last long. Make your way to BBG soon to see the vivid display.
Please note that some outdoor areas are inaccessible while Lightscape is installed.
Lightscape Family Benefit tickets are on sale now! 💫
Join us December 9 for an exclusive experience at BBG’s Lightscape Family Benefit, a fundraiser that’s fun for kids and their families. This annual benefit offers a magical evening for families while supporting the Garden’s youth ed programs.
Join us December 9 for an exclusive experience at BBG’s Lightscape Family Benefit, a fundraiser that’s fun for kids and their families. This annual benefit offers a magical evening for families while supporting the Garden’s youth ed programs.
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Lightscape Family Benefit tickets are on sale now! 💫
Join us December 9 for an exclusive experience at BBG’s Lightscape Family Benefit, a fundraiser that’s fun for kids and their families. This annual benefit offers a magical evening for families while supporting the Garden’s youth ed programs.
Join us December 9 for an exclusive experience at BBG’s Lightscape Family Benefit, a fundraiser that’s fun for kids and their families. This annual benefit offers a magical evening for families while supporting the Garden’s youth ed programs.
Lightscape opens in just TWO WEEKS! 👀
An all-new experience awaits with fresh and reimagined art, music, and special attractions. Make your plans now to experience NYC’s newest holiday classic!
Lightscape runs from November 21–January 4.
Tickets available now: www.bbg.org/lightscape
An all-new experience awaits with fresh and reimagined art, music, and special attractions. Make your plans now to experience NYC’s newest holiday classic!
Lightscape runs from November 21–January 4.
Tickets available now: www.bbg.org/lightscape
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Lightscape opens in just TWO WEEKS! 👀
An all-new experience awaits with fresh and reimagined art, music, and special attractions. Make your plans now to experience NYC’s newest holiday classic!
Lightscape runs from November 21–January 4.
Tickets available now: www.bbg.org/lightscape
An all-new experience awaits with fresh and reimagined art, music, and special attractions. Make your plans now to experience NYC’s newest holiday classic!
Lightscape runs from November 21–January 4.
Tickets available now: www.bbg.org/lightscape
Foliage alert! 🍁 Fall colors are hitting peak across BBG.
The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, Osborne Garden, and Maple Grove are ablaze with color right now. Maples, oaks, and more are showing off brilliant red, orange, and yellow leaves.
The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, Osborne Garden, and Maple Grove are ablaze with color right now. Maples, oaks, and more are showing off brilliant red, orange, and yellow leaves.
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Foliage alert! 🍁 Fall colors are hitting peak across BBG.
The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, Osborne Garden, and Maple Grove are ablaze with color right now. Maples, oaks, and more are showing off brilliant red, orange, and yellow leaves.
The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, Osborne Garden, and Maple Grove are ablaze with color right now. Maples, oaks, and more are showing off brilliant red, orange, and yellow leaves.
The Garden is open on Election Day. 🗳️
Everyone who can, please get out and vote at your designated polling location today!
Photo by Michael Stewart.
Everyone who can, please get out and vote at your designated polling location today!
Photo by Michael Stewart.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Garden is open on Election Day. 🗳️
Everyone who can, please get out and vote at your designated polling location today!
Photo by Michael Stewart.
Everyone who can, please get out and vote at your designated polling location today!
Photo by Michael Stewart.
Celebrate the season at Lightscape 21+ Nights and Lightscape Lodge Dinners! 🥂
November 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Celebrate the season at Lightscape 21+ Nights and Lightscape Lodge Dinners! 🥂
Lightscape Value Nights return this year! ✨
See BBG's dazzling illuminated trail for less on select Value Nights. Tickets start at $29 for adults and $15 for children. Ticket prices include all ticketing fees—what you see is what you pay!
More info and tickets: www.bbg.org/lightscape
See BBG's dazzling illuminated trail for less on select Value Nights. Tickets start at $29 for adults and $15 for children. Ticket prices include all ticketing fees—what you see is what you pay!
More info and tickets: www.bbg.org/lightscape
October 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Lightscape Value Nights return this year! ✨
See BBG's dazzling illuminated trail for less on select Value Nights. Tickets start at $29 for adults and $15 for children. Ticket prices include all ticketing fees—what you see is what you pay!
More info and tickets: www.bbg.org/lightscape
See BBG's dazzling illuminated trail for less on select Value Nights. Tickets start at $29 for adults and $15 for children. Ticket prices include all ticketing fees—what you see is what you pay!
More info and tickets: www.bbg.org/lightscape
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden opens in ONE MONTH! 🤩
Starts November 21! Transport yourself to an enchanted forest on this glittering winter trail, right in the heart of Brooklyn.
Tickets are available now: www.bbg.org/lightscape
Starts November 21! Transport yourself to an enchanted forest on this glittering winter trail, right in the heart of Brooklyn.
Tickets are available now: www.bbg.org/lightscape
October 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden opens in ONE MONTH! 🤩
Starts November 21! Transport yourself to an enchanted forest on this glittering winter trail, right in the heart of Brooklyn.
Tickets are available now: www.bbg.org/lightscape
Starts November 21! Transport yourself to an enchanted forest on this glittering winter trail, right in the heart of Brooklyn.
Tickets are available now: www.bbg.org/lightscape
BBG’s Fall Harvest Fest is packed with fun! 👀
Have you made your NYC sweater weather plans yet? Celebrate fall at BBG’s new Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 25, featuring live music, a cider and beer garden, pumpkin-decorating, fabulous foliage, hands-on activities for families, and more.
Have you made your NYC sweater weather plans yet? Celebrate fall at BBG’s new Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 25, featuring live music, a cider and beer garden, pumpkin-decorating, fabulous foliage, hands-on activities for families, and more.
October 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
BBG’s Fall Harvest Fest is packed with fun! 👀
Have you made your NYC sweater weather plans yet? Celebrate fall at BBG’s new Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 25, featuring live music, a cider and beer garden, pumpkin-decorating, fabulous foliage, hands-on activities for families, and more.
Have you made your NYC sweater weather plans yet? Celebrate fall at BBG’s new Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 25, featuring live music, a cider and beer garden, pumpkin-decorating, fabulous foliage, hands-on activities for families, and more.
Fall colors are juuust starting to emerge at BBG. 🍂
Remember, free Community Tickets are available every day at the Garden. Anyone who needs a free ticket can reserve one online or at our entrances.
Community Tickets are sponsored by JPMorgan Chase in October.
Remember, free Community Tickets are available every day at the Garden. Anyone who needs a free ticket can reserve one online or at our entrances.
Community Tickets are sponsored by JPMorgan Chase in October.
October 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Fall colors are juuust starting to emerge at BBG. 🍂
Remember, free Community Tickets are available every day at the Garden. Anyone who needs a free ticket can reserve one online or at our entrances.
Community Tickets are sponsored by JPMorgan Chase in October.
Remember, free Community Tickets are available every day at the Garden. Anyone who needs a free ticket can reserve one online or at our entrances.
Community Tickets are sponsored by JPMorgan Chase in October.
Five of BBG’s trees were recognized by NYC Parks as “greats”! 🌳
Since 1985, NYC Parks has created a list of heritage trees called the “Great Trees of New York City.” Through a public process, New Yorkers nominate exceptional trees, as defined by their historic, botanical, and cultural significance.
Since 1985, NYC Parks has created a list of heritage trees called the “Great Trees of New York City.” Through a public process, New Yorkers nominate exceptional trees, as defined by their historic, botanical, and cultural significance.
October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Five of BBG’s trees were recognized by NYC Parks as “greats”! 🌳
Since 1985, NYC Parks has created a list of heritage trees called the “Great Trees of New York City.” Through a public process, New Yorkers nominate exceptional trees, as defined by their historic, botanical, and cultural significance.
Since 1985, NYC Parks has created a list of heritage trees called the “Great Trees of New York City.” Through a public process, New Yorkers nominate exceptional trees, as defined by their historic, botanical, and cultural significance.
BBG’s Fall Harvest Fest is this month, and the event is going to be packed with fun! 🍻🎃
On Saturday, October 25, come to BBG for a pop-up beer and cider garden, folksy live music, lawn games, palm readings, and a costume parade.
On Saturday, October 25, come to BBG for a pop-up beer and cider garden, folksy live music, lawn games, palm readings, and a costume parade.
October 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
BBG’s Fall Harvest Fest is this month, and the event is going to be packed with fun! 🍻🎃
On Saturday, October 25, come to BBG for a pop-up beer and cider garden, folksy live music, lawn games, palm readings, and a costume parade.
On Saturday, October 25, come to BBG for a pop-up beer and cider garden, folksy live music, lawn games, palm readings, and a costume parade.
Foliage alert! 🍁 Our bonsai collection has begun to show off fantastic fall colors.
BBG’s bonsai display changes with the seasons, and as many as 30 specimens are on exhibit at any given time. This red maple displaying brilliant red leaves was recently put on display.
BBG’s bonsai display changes with the seasons, and as many as 30 specimens are on exhibit at any given time. This red maple displaying brilliant red leaves was recently put on display.
October 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Foliage alert! 🍁 Our bonsai collection has begun to show off fantastic fall colors.
BBG’s bonsai display changes with the seasons, and as many as 30 specimens are on exhibit at any given time. This red maple displaying brilliant red leaves was recently put on display.
BBG’s bonsai display changes with the seasons, and as many as 30 specimens are on exhibit at any given time. This red maple displaying brilliant red leaves was recently put on display.
Do you know where this splendid bit of BBG is located? 🌼
Sprays of colorful asters and bright willowleaf sunflowers can still be found around the Garden right now.
Sprays of colorful asters and bright willowleaf sunflowers can still be found around the Garden right now.
September 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Do you know where this splendid bit of BBG is located? 🌼
Sprays of colorful asters and bright willowleaf sunflowers can still be found around the Garden right now.
Sprays of colorful asters and bright willowleaf sunflowers can still be found around the Garden right now.
🦢 Swan Plant
”More than any other plant in the Fragrance Garden—by far—this one elicits the question, ‘What is that??’ Once the flowers begin to set seed, this annual plant really starts to put on a show. The seedpods are chartreuse, balloon-like structures covered in coarse hairs."
”More than any other plant in the Fragrance Garden—by far—this one elicits the question, ‘What is that??’ Once the flowers begin to set seed, this annual plant really starts to put on a show. The seedpods are chartreuse, balloon-like structures covered in coarse hairs."
September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🦢 Swan Plant
”More than any other plant in the Fragrance Garden—by far—this one elicits the question, ‘What is that??’ Once the flowers begin to set seed, this annual plant really starts to put on a show. The seedpods are chartreuse, balloon-like structures covered in coarse hairs."
”More than any other plant in the Fragrance Garden—by far—this one elicits the question, ‘What is that??’ Once the flowers begin to set seed, this annual plant really starts to put on a show. The seedpods are chartreuse, balloon-like structures covered in coarse hairs."
🌿 Sensitive Plant
“The Fragrance Garden is one of only two garden areas at BBG where visitors are allowed to touch the plants, and when visitors reach in to stroke the fernlike leaves of the sensitive plant they respond by closing like a book and practically disappear!”
“The Fragrance Garden is one of only two garden areas at BBG where visitors are allowed to touch the plants, and when visitors reach in to stroke the fernlike leaves of the sensitive plant they respond by closing like a book and practically disappear!”
September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🌿 Sensitive Plant
“The Fragrance Garden is one of only two garden areas at BBG where visitors are allowed to touch the plants, and when visitors reach in to stroke the fernlike leaves of the sensitive plant they respond by closing like a book and practically disappear!”
“The Fragrance Garden is one of only two garden areas at BBG where visitors are allowed to touch the plants, and when visitors reach in to stroke the fernlike leaves of the sensitive plant they respond by closing like a book and practically disappear!”
🫱 Buddha’s Hand
”One of the oddest citrus plants that we have in our collection is currently on display in containers in the Fragrance Garden, where visitors can marvel at its otherworldly fruits. Though it is not technically an annual, this tree can only be displayed outdoors during the summer.”
”One of the oddest citrus plants that we have in our collection is currently on display in containers in the Fragrance Garden, where visitors can marvel at its otherworldly fruits. Though it is not technically an annual, this tree can only be displayed outdoors during the summer.”
September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🫱 Buddha’s Hand
”One of the oddest citrus plants that we have in our collection is currently on display in containers in the Fragrance Garden, where visitors can marvel at its otherworldly fruits. Though it is not technically an annual, this tree can only be displayed outdoors during the summer.”
”One of the oddest citrus plants that we have in our collection is currently on display in containers in the Fragrance Garden, where visitors can marvel at its otherworldly fruits. Though it is not technically an annual, this tree can only be displayed outdoors during the summer.”
Did you know the Fragrance Garden at BBG is made up almost entirely of annual plantings? 🌷🌻
Created in 1955, the Alice Recknagel Ireys Fragrance Garden was the first in the U.S. designed to accommodate people with visual impairments, aiming to engage visitors on a multisensory level.
Created in 1955, the Alice Recknagel Ireys Fragrance Garden was the first in the U.S. designed to accommodate people with visual impairments, aiming to engage visitors on a multisensory level.
September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Did you know the Fragrance Garden at BBG is made up almost entirely of annual plantings? 🌷🌻
Created in 1955, the Alice Recknagel Ireys Fragrance Garden was the first in the U.S. designed to accommodate people with visual impairments, aiming to engage visitors on a multisensory level.
Created in 1955, the Alice Recknagel Ireys Fragrance Garden was the first in the U.S. designed to accommodate people with visual impairments, aiming to engage visitors on a multisensory level.
Lightscape tickets are on sale now! ✨
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden returns this holiday season, running from November 21 to January 4.
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden returns this holiday season, running from November 21 to January 4.
September 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Lightscape tickets are on sale now! ✨
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden returns this holiday season, running from November 21 to January 4.
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden returns this holiday season, running from November 21 to January 4.
The Cranford Rose Garden’s fall flush has arrived! 🌹
In September, a second flush of roses blooms in Cranford and the Rose Arc, alongside delightful dahlias, hibiscuses, lilies, and more.
BBG’s director of Horticulture Shauna Moore estimates these blooms will last until mid-October.
In September, a second flush of roses blooms in Cranford and the Rose Arc, alongside delightful dahlias, hibiscuses, lilies, and more.
BBG’s director of Horticulture Shauna Moore estimates these blooms will last until mid-October.
September 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Cranford Rose Garden’s fall flush has arrived! 🌹
In September, a second flush of roses blooms in Cranford and the Rose Arc, alongside delightful dahlias, hibiscuses, lilies, and more.
BBG’s director of Horticulture Shauna Moore estimates these blooms will last until mid-October.
In September, a second flush of roses blooms in Cranford and the Rose Arc, alongside delightful dahlias, hibiscuses, lilies, and more.
BBG’s director of Horticulture Shauna Moore estimates these blooms will last until mid-October.
🎃 And buy a pumpkin at terrain, on sale now!
Stop by Terrain at Brooklyn Botanic Garden to shop a seasonal assortment of pumpkins, gourds, and other festive autumn decor.
Stop by Terrain at Brooklyn Botanic Garden to shop a seasonal assortment of pumpkins, gourds, and other festive autumn decor.
September 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🎃 And buy a pumpkin at terrain, on sale now!
Stop by Terrain at Brooklyn Botanic Garden to shop a seasonal assortment of pumpkins, gourds, and other festive autumn decor.
Stop by Terrain at Brooklyn Botanic Garden to shop a seasonal assortment of pumpkins, gourds, and other festive autumn decor.
Summer isn’t over yet! 😎
Though there’s an ever so slight chill in the air, blooms like waterlilies, cardinal flowers, roses-of-Sharon, and more are still dazzling across the Garden.
Though there’s an ever so slight chill in the air, blooms like waterlilies, cardinal flowers, roses-of-Sharon, and more are still dazzling across the Garden.
September 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Summer isn’t over yet! 😎
Though there’s an ever so slight chill in the air, blooms like waterlilies, cardinal flowers, roses-of-Sharon, and more are still dazzling across the Garden.
Though there’s an ever so slight chill in the air, blooms like waterlilies, cardinal flowers, roses-of-Sharon, and more are still dazzling across the Garden.
Bloom alert! 💗 BBG’s crape-myrtles are in bloom now.
These multistemmed shrubs have extravagant panicles of crinkly flowers which appear in a wide array of colors ranging from white to multiple hues of pink to red.
Find them at BBG near the Robert W. Wilson Overlook and along Lily Pool Terrace.
These multistemmed shrubs have extravagant panicles of crinkly flowers which appear in a wide array of colors ranging from white to multiple hues of pink to red.
Find them at BBG near the Robert W. Wilson Overlook and along Lily Pool Terrace.
August 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bloom alert! 💗 BBG’s crape-myrtles are in bloom now.
These multistemmed shrubs have extravagant panicles of crinkly flowers which appear in a wide array of colors ranging from white to multiple hues of pink to red.
Find them at BBG near the Robert W. Wilson Overlook and along Lily Pool Terrace.
These multistemmed shrubs have extravagant panicles of crinkly flowers which appear in a wide array of colors ranging from white to multiple hues of pink to red.
Find them at BBG near the Robert W. Wilson Overlook and along Lily Pool Terrace.