Friday, September 11th - Sunday, October 18th
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
11:00am - 6:00pm

Take a spooky stroll through the Garden and encounter harvest-themed displays! Costumes encouraged!

Enjoy unique programs including Fairy House building, Storytime, Garlic Day, & more!

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Saturday, October 10th | 11:00am - 1:00pm

Join the owners of Far North Fungi, Allison and Gabe, for a hands-on on oyster mushroom growing workshop. Participants will get to create their own mushroom kits to take home in Far North Fungi’s mobile lab!

Shop in person Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
11:00am - 6:00pm

Varieties available:
Montana Zemo
Inchelium Red
Romanian Red

Place an order online for in-person pickup

Friday, October 16th | 12:00 - 3:00pm

National Fossil Day™ is an annual celebration held by the National Park Service to highlight the importance of preserving fossils for future generations.

This year we’re highlighting the Pleistocene, also known as the Ice Age!

Thursday, October 22nd | 5:30 - 7:00pm

Join author Debbie Clarke Moderow for a reflective writing experience rooted in the changing boreal forest and the stories that rise from our relationships with the natural world.

This workshop invites participants to continue exploring the living relationship between place, attention, and voice through the lens of a warming boreal north. Debbie will describe the inspiration and process behind her recent art-science-humanities collaboration about the boreal forest, "Threshold 32°F."

Saturday, October 31st | 11:00am - 1:00pm
and/or
Sunday, November 1st | 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Join us for a 2-day family friendly exploration of the colors, smells, and tastes of the Mexican holiday, Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)!

Register for one or both sessions to learn about different Día de Muertos traditions!

October 31st from 11:00am - 1:00pm
Come and craft to create the components of an ofrenda together!

November 1st from 3:00 - 4:30pm
Explore the components of an ofrenda with a scavenger hunt, decorate with us, and enjoy a taste of pan de muerto!

Open until filled

The Garden seeks to hire a Facilities Assistant to help transition the Garden into winter. Tasks include general maintenance, display setup, tent takedown, and will support our winter lights display, Brighter Winter Nights.

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

All membership levels include:

FREE year-round, general admission to the Garden (excludes fundraising events).
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NEW: Free admission to Brighter Winter Nights!
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Discounts on workshops, summer camps, Garden retail and plants.
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Early access to the Summer Plant Sales in mid-May and 10% off all Nursery purchases.

The Garden is here to help you with all your field trip needs, whether you need us to come to you, or you wish to get away from the classroom and come to us! Programs offered year-round, Monday - Friday.

Teachers and parents can schedule a field trip with the Garden by phone (907) 770-3692 or email education@alaskabg.org.

Become a 2026 Business Sponsor of ABG!

By sponsoring the Garden, you are aligning your business with our mission to showcase the beauty and value of Alaska’s gardens and natural areas through science, education, and recreation.

There are a number of sponsorship levels, all of which offer visibility in the community. Find out more through the button below:

The Alaska Botanical Garden only grows with the sun, the soil, and the ongoing support of our generous community. Consider a lasting gift by purchasing a leaf from the ABG donor wall sculpture. Contributions will be honored with a personalized, engraved metal leaf and make a great gift for friends or family to celebrate an important milestone or to honor the memory of a loved one.

Commonly referred to as Himalayan poppies, the genus Meconopsis is composed of fuzzy, flowering plants native to the Tibetan Plateau.