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Events

Ladew Gardens offers a wide range of events, from family-friendly activities to educational programs, adult workshops, and seasonal celebrations. Whether you're looking for a special event or a joyful holiday experience, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Members get early access to tickets and sign up for our newsletter for more information and important dates.

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May
21
Member Strolls

Member Strolls

Members are invited to stroll through the Gardens and visit the Butterfly House (open during the summer and fall seasons) after Ladew is closed to the general public. Tour the gardens at your leisure... and feel free to bring a picnic.

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Jun
18
Member Strolls

Member Strolls

Members are invited to stroll through the Gardens and visit the Butterfly House (open during the summer and fall seasons) after Ladew is closed to the general public. Tour the gardens at your leisure... and feel free to bring a picnic.

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Jul
16
Member Strolls

Member Strolls

Members are invited to stroll through the Gardens and visit the Butterfly House (open during the summer and fall seasons) after Ladew is closed to the general public. Tour the gardens at your leisure... and feel free to bring a picnic.

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Aug
20
Member Strolls

Member Strolls

Members are invited to stroll through the Gardens and visit the Butterfly House (open during the summer and fall seasons) after Ladew is closed to the general public. Tour the gardens at your leisure... and feel free to bring a picnic.

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Sep
19
Family Nature Explorers

Backyard Birds

Family Nature Explorers
Soar over to Ladew as we celebrate the many amazing characteristics of birds! The learning station will be overlooking our meadow with views of hawks, Eastern Bluebirds, Goldfinches and more. Then we will send you on a scavenger hunt to the bird blind for up close encounters with common backyard birds..

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May
2
Signature Events

Garden Festival

GARDEN FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 2, 2026
8 am - 4 pm
the Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Plant and Garden Antique Festival
Now in its 18th year, Ladew’s annual Garden Festival has become the most anticipated specialty plant, garden ornaments, and antiques sale in the region. Shop from a curated collection of 40 exclusive vendors from across the eastern seaboard offering hard to find perennials, specialty annuals, unique small trees, unusual exotics, container specialties, decorative garden furniture, urns, and architectural treasures.

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Opening Day
Apr
2

Opening Day

Ladew Gardens Hours:  OPEN: April 2, 2026 - October 31, 2026
HOURS
Monday,  9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday,  9 am to 4 pm
Twilight Tuesdays: May 12 to August 11(9 am to 8 pm)
Closed Wednesday
Thursday & Friday,  9 am to 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday,  9 am to 5 pm

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Mar
8

Maple Magic

Maple Magic tours are offered at 12 noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. (The tour lasts up to 90 minutes)
Registration Closes on Saturday March 7 at 8:00 pm

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Maple Magic
Feb
14
to Feb 15

Maple Magic

Ladew Gardens presents our annual Maple Magic, now in its 20th year. Guests of all ages are invited to experience the process of making real maple syrup. Join us for a nature hike to identify trees in winter, observe tapped maple trees, and collect sap, which is boiled down into delicious, amber syrup on an open fire. End the day with tasty treats of pure maple syrup and candy.

Maple Magic tours are offered each day at 12 noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. (The tour lasts up to 90 minutes)

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A Ladew Christmas
Dec
9
to Dec 13
Signature Events

A Ladew Christmas

A Ladew Christmas offers four days of enchanting activities, providing something for everyone to cherish during the holiday season. Stroll the Woodland Garden adorned with a magical light display, while carolers fill the air with cheer.

Patron Preview: Tuesday, December 9 from 3 - 5 pm
Member Preview: Tuesday, December 9 from 5 - 8 pm
Wednesday, December 10 through Saturday, December 13 with evening hours to enjoy the magic of night-time sparkle 3 - 7 pm

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Ladew Gardens presents over 100 events each year made possible in part by these special partners: