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member only events

Members enjoy the following events hosted at Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield. Special discounts plus member-only hours and previews are included with your membership as our gift to you for your continued support each year! 

Member-Only Nights
We hope you take advantage of these evenings when the Gardens are closed to the general public. Let your children explore the Children's Secret Path, take a leisurely stroll or enjoy a casual picnic. The Helen Fowler Library will be open during member-only nights. Please bring your membership card(s) for admission. Admission is for the number of guests your membership allows.

No alcohol please. Alcohol is only permitted at catered and some special events.

April 16 - 5:30-8:30 p.m.
May 21 - 5:30-8:30 p.m.
June 18 - 5:30-8:30 p.m.
July 16 - 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 20 - 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Spring Plant Sale
Member-only shopping on both days
Members enjoy a 10% discount on their purchases through out the sale.

Summer Concert Series
Members have the benefit to purchase their tickets before the general public at reduced member-only price. Make sure to have a current membership to qualify for the member-only sales period.

Corn Maze Member and Media Preview
Special Member and Media preview night on Sept. 4 at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

Holiday Sale
November 14, 15 and 16;
Member-Only Shopping: Friday, Nov. 14 and 15, 8-9 a.m.
Members enjoy a 10% discount on their purchases through out the sale.

Herald the Season
TBD
Members and media enjoy a special preview of our holiday lights. Please bring your postcard invitation for admittance.

If you have any questions about these events, please call the Membership hotline at 720-865-3525. Additional benefits are provided at each level of membership. Become a member today.

Frequently asked questions about Denver Botanic Gardens' membership.

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garden spotlight

Children's Secret Path at York Street

Children's Secret Path

Especially for kids: Get your hands dirty in the soil station!

It's a fact: The alligator drum and giant amadinda are musical instruments made from plants.

Botanical interest: Children are encouraged to interact with plants, including smelling fragrant chives (Allium schoenoprasum), touching lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) and soft artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’).

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for the kids

Denver Botanic Gardens Kids CampsLooking for a fun way to entertain the kids? Check out a Family Guide at our Information Desk. Enjoy fun activities and kid-friendly information about our gardens and plants. Family Guides are free with admission.