Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Santa Fe Botanical Garden Volunteer Fair
2026-06-14 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
No Registration Required
Are you ready to dig in? Join us on June 14th for our Volunteer Fair, where you can meet the dedicated staff and some of our wonderful volunteers who celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage of our beautiful region every single day!
Whether you love education, the arts, conservation, or simply getting your hands in the soil, there is a role here for you. Come discover how you can join a vibrant community of more than 150 volunteers working together, in partnership with nature, to make the Santa Fe Botanical Garden a treasure we all call home!

Date and Time:

Sunday June, 14, 2026
11:00am – 1:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, 87505
Pricing:
Free $0

Bright Brush Face Painting
2026-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Bright Brush Face Painting will be onsite to add some color and fun to your day!

Date and Time:

Sunday, June 14, 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, North Orchard Ramada, Santa Fe, 87505

Pricing:

Free

Arts Alive! Creepy Crawly Creations
2026-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
No Registration Required
Join us for an art activity related to the celebration of pollinators! Ages 3-103.
Date and Time:

Sunday June 14, 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Outdoor classroom, Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands Ethnobotanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 87505
Pricing: FREE

Solar Viewing
2026-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
A member of the Santa Fe Stargazers will be in the Garden offering a unique opportunity to safely observe the Sun through a specialized solar telescope.
Visitors will be able to view remarkable solar features that are normally invisible to the naked eye, including sunspots and glowing activity on the Sun’s surface. 🌞🔭
Date and Time:

Sunday, June 14, 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

Free with admission
Walk-up activity

Public Garden Tour
2026-06-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 and 6 more dates | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Pricing:

Free with admission

Day and Time:

Daily, May 31-August 30, 2026

Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!

Community Day
2026-06-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
A Garden for Everyone: Community Day at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Discover the beauty and tranquility of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden during June’s Community Day, where New Mexico residents and students with ID receive free admission to explore and enjoy all the Garden has to offer.

Enjoy a full day of activities, including:

Arts Alive! Creepy Crawly Creations crafts: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Volunteer Fair: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Public Garden Tour: 10:00am – 11:00am
Solar Viewing with sun scope: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Bright Brush Face Painting: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Come and enjoy the Garden—where there’s something for everyone, every season of the year!
Thank you to our June Community Day sponsors!

Odd Box in the Orchard - A Summer Sunday Series
2026-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Santa Fe Botanical Garden is excited to announce a new monthly partnership with Odd Box Coffee Roasters to bring you our new Summer Sundays: Odd Box in the Orchard. Odd Box will be joining us once a month from May – September and providing visitors and members a variety of coffee options and pastries for purchase from 9-12 on selected Sundays. Come and enjoy your morning with us!
Date and Time

Sunday, June 14, 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm

Location
Santa Fe Botanical Garden – 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Pricing

Admission price for non-members.
Members: Free

Early Closure 3pm
2026-06-13 15:00 - 17:00 | NM
The Garden will close early for a private event at 3:00pm on June 13, 2026. Last entry for guests is 2:30pm.

Member Mornings in the Garden
2026-06-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
These special events take place monthly from March through September and are offered exclusively for Garden members as way to thank you for your continued support. Member Mornings are a great membership benefit, giving you the opportunity to connect with our expert staff and fellow garden enthusiasts before we open to the public. Enjoy the peaceful early morning with coffee and pastries. While this event is FREE and open to MEMBERS ONLY, we encourage you to bring 1 not-yet member friend you think will enjoy the Garden! Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly for refreshments.
Date and Time

Saturday, June 13, 2026
8:00 – 9:00am

Location
Santa Fe Botanical Garden – 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Pricing

Members only: Free

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to register. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Please contact Mikaela Guggino, Membership and Annual Fund Associate, at membership@VisitSFBG.org or 505.471.9103, ext. 110 if you need assistance.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!

Sunset Concerts Presents: Lavender, Blues & Brews
2026-06-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Kick off summer at the Garden with an evening of live music, local food and drink, and the beautiful scent of lavender in the air. Tickets include a special concert from Michael Matison & the Kats (the same beloved duo who brought down the house at our La Luz celebrations this past winter). Starting at 5pm, our Education team will have hands-on activities for all in the Pavilion.
Local vendors will be on-site with food, drinks, and lavender-themed products, including Purple Adobe Lavender Farm, Santa Fe Brewing Company, Last Call Kombucha, Picnic NM, Santa Fe Popcorn, and Hello Sweet Cream.
** Feel free to bring your own picnic, but food and drink will be available for purchase from all our local vendors. No outside alcohol.
Member Presale Date (April 15); Public Sale Date (May 1)
Date and Time:

Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm

Gates open at 5pm for Educational activities and visiting with vendors; 6pm Music begins.

Location
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe 87505
*Make sure you get your ticket scanned at the Visitor Center or Welcome Kiosk
Pricing

Members: $22.00 (Pre-Sale will include an additional $2 discount)
Not-Yet-Members: $27.00

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Know Before You Go
Helpful information to Plan Your Concert Experience. Questions? Trouble with Ticket Purchases? Email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org
PARKING

We strongly suggest you CARPOOL. All Museum Hill parking lots will be available, some parking areas are a 3-5 minute walk to the Garden entrance.
Accessible parking is available in the lot on the west side of Camino Lejo closest to the Visitor Center. Let parking volunteers know to direct you to accessible parking. Accessible spaces do require walking over gravel and uneven ground. Drop off at the entrance of the accessible lot is also available.
Parking will be in 3 gravel parking lots on the west side of Camino Lejo and the paved Museums parking lot across the street. Be cautious crossing Camino Lejo. Distance from parking to entrance may require a 5 minute walk across uneven surface and gravel.
Parking assistants may be available to direct you to open lots if parking is full.

TICKETS

Present proof of purchase with either email confirmation or eTickets at the entrance of the Garden.
Walk up tickets are sold inside the Visitor Center, if available.
The Visitor Center and Gift Shop will be open during the event.
In the event of a cancellation, there are no refunds on tickets but we will do our best to reschedule your tickets to either a new date or a future concert.

FOOD & DRINK

We invite you to bring your own picnic. No outside alcohol.
Seasonally crafted cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, and sodas available for purchase.
Food and snacks will be available for purchase during the event.
No glass containers allowed.
Visitors must abide by all Garden rules, avoid blocking pathways and remove trash.
Small snacks available in Garden Gift Shop.

BATHROOMS

Two ADA-accessible porta-potties are by the main gate. One additional porta-potty is on the Art Trail above the Pavilion.

PETS

No pets please, even in carriers. Only ADA qualified service dogs are allowed.

SEATING

There are no picnic tables in the Garden.
You may bring your own portable chair for other areas of the garden but avoid blocking pathways.
There are benches throughout the Garden and there is a grassy meadow in the orchard. You can bring a picnic blanket for sitting in the meadow.

WEATHER

Weather cancellations will be updated on Facebook and Instagram. In the event of a cancellation, there are no refunds on tickets but we will do our best to reschedule your tickets to either a new date or a future concert.
This concert is outdoors with limited shade, be prepared for sun, wind, etc. For your safety, we strongly encourage hats, sunscreen and bringing plenty of water. Personal shade umbrellas are welcome in the Garden until music begins.

No smoking, vaping, or use of other tobacco products is allowed in the Garden.
We hope you enjoy the evening and thank you for attending. More information about visiting the Botanical Garden.

RESCHEDULED - Stargazing in the Garden
2026-06-10 20:30 - 22:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
RESCHEDULED – PLEASE SEE UPDATE BELOW
Advance Registration Recommended

🌙🔭✨ Come learn about the night sky at the Garden after-hours with the Santa Fe Stargazers. Enjoy an evening of celestial wonders as we gaze at the planets and stars.
You can learn to navigate the stars with telescopes and planispheres. (You’ll have an opportunity to make your own planisphere to take home.) Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or just curious about the cosmos, join us for our monthly nighttime Stargazing series.
Before you arrive, download your preferred star map to your smart phone. (Examples: Stellarium, Sky Tonight, Star Tracker, etc.)

About Santa Fe Stargazers:

The Stargazers are a group of Santa Fe area residents who share a passion for observing the day and night sky, be it by naked eye, binocular, or telescope. They meet regularly to observe as a group, to share their passion for the night sky with the public, and to increase knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of astronomy. As they keep promoting amateur astronomy in Northern New Mexico, they also engage in advocacy for dark skies, so that all may enjoy the beauty of the night sky. Visit Santa Fe Stargazers

Date and Time:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
8:30 – 10:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

Member: $20
Not-Yet-Member: $25
Youth (4-17): $10
Children (0-3): $0

*In case of inclement weather, reschedule date: Wednesday June 10, 8:30-10:00pm
Upcoming Stargazing dates:
July 16: Venus visible in the sky, partial moon viewing
August 12: Perseid Meteor Shower
September 8: Dark Sky Objects (nebulas, galaxies, star clusters)

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

SOLD OUT - Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, June 8, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6
must register for each individual class

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Santa Fe Chess Club
2026-06-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
No Registration Required
Learn chess or improve your game at our free practice with coaching! We’ll teach the basic rules to guests who have never played before, while providing expert-level tips to more advanced players. Or, challenge the instructors! Can you beat our head coach, one of NM’s top 10 players?
About the Club:
Santa Fe Chess is the premiere club throughout the capital, hosting 100% family-friendly events that include practices, simuls, tournaments, and school presentations. The club is experiencing unprecedented growth under new leadership, including featured articles in the New Mexican and LANL Employee Spotlight, plus getting hired to consult for the show Dark Winds.
In the coming months, organizers will continue their partnership with Albuquerque, working on long-term venues that can host statewide tournaments.
Santa Fe Chess does not exclude players through memberships, fees, or skill cutoffs, and anyone is welcome to participate in their events.
Date and Time:

Sunday, June 7, 2026
11:00am – 1:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:
FREE, with paid garden admission.

Books & Blooms: Who Lives in the Desert?
2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Recommended
Join us the first Friday of each month from April – September for Books & Blooms – a story-time program for children 4 and under with their grown-ups! Listen to a story in the Garden, then spend time exploring activity stations set up especially for you and your young ones to explore together!
Our theme for June is: Who lives in the desert? Coyotes, rabbits, foxes, lizards, scorpions and more! Our ecosystem is hot during the day, cold during the night, but also dry, and windy: These are the challenges that plants and animals who live in the desert have to survive!
Date and Time:

Friday, June 5, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Learning Ramada, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

Children: $5
Member: $4
Non-member: $5

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Ask a Master Gardener
2026-06-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
No registration required
Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners will be onsite from 11:00am – 2:00pm to address your curiosities and questions about plants.
For more information about the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners visit: https://www.sfemg.org/
Date and Time:

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
11:00am – 2:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe 87505
Pricing:
Free with paid admission

Journaling through Watercolor with Antonio Darden 4-Day Workshop
2026-06-03 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-02 09:30 - 15:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Step into the Santa Fe landscape with a sketchbook in one hand and a thoughtfully limited watercolor palette in the other. In this beginner-friendly plein air journaling class, participants will learn to capture manageable Southwest scenes, from adobe walls and entryways to ristras and garden gates, while recording color mixes, light, and perspective notes that can later blossom into finished studio pieces. Guided by award-winning artist Antonio Darden, this course weaves color theory, value study, and one- and two-point perspective into a creative practice that’s equal parts travel diary and work of art. 🎨🌵
This class will cover, color theory, value study and one-point and two-point perspective. This class is for beginners to intermediate, even if you haven’t painted before you will really enjoy this class. Click here for material list.
About the Artist:
Antonio Darden is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Western Federation Watercolor Society, Watercolor Society of Alabama and New Mexico Watercolor Society. Antonio is an avid plein air and Studio painter, building on the foundations of composition, value and local color and continuing to experiment and hone his personal style. Daily life drawing and plein air painting and studying from many renowned artists have elevated his technique in watercolor.
He works and teaches in his private art studio in Santa Fe NM. Antonio, a local, national and international award winning artist, has his art in private collections in Germany, London, Canada, Italy, Mexico and throughout the USA. www.dardenfineart.com

Date and Time:

Sunday May 31st- Wednesday June 3rd
9:30am – 3:30pm (1 hour break for lunch)

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Hendricksen Pavilion, Santa Fe 87505
Pricing:

$400
pricing covers all four days of workshop

Refund policy: Cancelations more than one week prior to event are subject to a 25% cancelation fee. Cancelations with less than one week notice are non-refundable. If you need to cancel please call 505-471-9103 ext 105.
Cancelation Policy: Santa Fe Botanical Garden reserves the right to cancel programs at its discretion. Programs will run as scheduled, regardless of weather, unless participants are contacted directly by Garden Staff either by phone or email.
