June 2020
Bedtime Stories
What's your favorite book to read before bed? Head to Bookworm Gardens on Friday, June 5 for the beloved Bedtime Stories event! Wear your pajamas, bring your special blanket, and join us as we celebrate the start of our 10th birthday season with our favorite bedtime stories read throughout the Gardens by Mead Public Library, Sheboygan County Humane Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sheboygan County, Wade House, and Bookworm volunteers. Healthy snacks will be served courtesy of our friends…
Find out more »Solstice Celebration
Kick-off your summer at the Solstice Celebration! Enjoy live music by IC4, indulge in craft beer, festive cocktails, and a wine scavenger hunt led by Vintage Elkhart Lake, and adorn yourself with our wildly popular flower crowns. Adults only (21+) Pre-sale tickets available May 1: $8 for members | $10 for non-members | $15 for an optional wine scavenger hunt At the door: $10 for members | $12 for non-members | $15 for optional wine scavenger hunt
Find out more »Pollinator Picnic
Ladybugs and birds and bees… oh my! Bring the family out for an interactive day exploring and celebrating the pollinators that keep our Gardens blooming! We will be joined by Barb from the YogaLoft for pollinator yoga, the Sheboygan Co. Beekeepers Association, and our friends from the Riveredge Nature Center and Wade House. And of course, we look forward to art-making experiences, storytime, and our annual ladybug release! $5 per person | Learners age 2 and younger and Bookworm members…
Find out more »July 2020
Dog Days of Summer
Hot dog! Join us for our first-ever Dog Days of Summer! For one evening only, dogs will be allowed to join in the fun at Bookworm Gardens. We’ll be joined by the Humane Society of Sheboygan County and Pawsitism Inc. for activities for pups and families alike, including storytime, art-making experiences, photo opportunities, obstacle courses and more. Munch on puppy-themed snacks and cocktails while your pups enjoy special treats of their own. $5 per person | Learners age 2 and…
Find out more »August 2020
Fairyfolk Festival
Bring your imaginations to our longest-running family event: Fairyfolk Festival! We’ll engage in stories, art-making and more centered around all things magical! Enter the Fairy Garden Contest, join a bubble dance party, and dress in your best mystical costume. We’ll have concessions for sale and plenty of surprises along the way. $5 per person | Learners 2 and younger and Bookworm members FREE Schedule of Activities: 10 AM – 4 PM (ongoing) ● Collaborate on fire, water & woodland Fairy…
Find out more »September 2020
Bookworm Beer Garden
Celebrate a crisp autumn evening in the family-friendly Bookworm Beer Garden! Sample craft beer and root beer from local breweries, munch on homemade pretzels and gourmet mustards, dance to live music, and join a friendly yard game competition. $10 for Bookworm members | $12 for non-members | Under 21 FREE
Find out more »Harvest Happenings
Farm, food, and festivities! Bring the family out to celebrate autumnal abundance at the Gardens. Climb a tree with Hoppe Tree Service (18 years old and younger - first come, first served!), enjoy hands-on activities with Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center and Nourish, encounter friendly farm animals, explore local produce harvests, and engage in seasonal art making and storytimes. Refreshments will be available for purchase. $5 per person | Learners 2 years old and younger and Bookworm members FREE To ease…
Find out more »October 2020
Boos & Brews
Adults, round up your friends for Friday evening fun at the Gardens! We’ll light up the night with thousands of twinkly lights, serve up craft beer, wine and cocktails, and dance to live music from Cold Soda Club. Adults only (21+). Pre-sale tickets available August 1: $8 for Bookworm members | $10 for non-members At the door: $10 for members | $12 for non-members
Find out more »Happily Haunted Gardens
The Gardens will be filled with thousands of twinkly lights, trick or treat stations, storytimes, and fun surprises during this beloved, not-so-spooky event! Costumes are encouraged! Scrumptious dinner concessions including chili, grilled cheese, hot dogs and more will be available for purchase. Bookworm members and learners 2 years old and younger: FREE! (no need to pre-register) Non-members: Pre-sale tickets available August 1 for $5 per person | At the door for $7 per person Pre-sale tickets are non-refundable but can…
Find out more »Happily Haunted Gardens
The Gardens will be filled with thousands of twinkly lights, trick or treat stations, storytimes, and fun surprises during this beloved, not-so-spooky event! Costumes are encouraged! Scrumptious dinner concessions including chili, grilled cheese, hot dogs and more will be available for purchase. Bookworm members and learners 2 years old and younger: FREE! (no need to pre-register) Non-members: Pre-sale tickets available August 1 for $5 per person | At the door for $7 per person Pre-sale tickets are non-refundable but can…
Find out more »Happily Haunted Gardens
The Gardens will be filled with thousands of twinkly lights, trick or treat stations, storytimes, and fun surprises during this beloved, not-so-spooky event! Costumes are encouraged! Scrumptious dinner concessions including chili, grilled cheese, hot dogs and more will be available for purchase. Bookworm members and learners 2 years old and younger: FREE! (no need to pre-register) Non-members: Pre-sale tickets available August 1 for $5 per person | At the door for $7 per person Pre-sale tickets are non-refundable but can…
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