Friday, February 1, 2013

Free Fun in Austin: Zilker Botanical Faerie Homes & Gardens Events


Zilker Botanical Garden?s new ongoing program series for kids, Faerie Homes & Gardens, has plenty of family friendly activities lined up through May, 2013. Some events are free with admission to Zilker Botanical Garden ($1 - $3 per person) and others have a small fee to participate. The series has a new website?and new registration forms for events that cost to attend. ?Be sure to submit your registration forms now if you are interested, as these events are filling up fast.

Faerie Garden Events will include:


February 3, 2013; 12 to 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon in the Garden; Faerie Gardens
(Sunday drop in program, free with admission as part of the bimonthly free programming). Plant the flowers that attract faeries and learn about special qualities of plants.

February 16, 2013; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Faerie Luminaries
$5/person, limited spaces - see registration information.
Create fabulous faerie woodland luminaries to take home and to hang along the woodland trail.

March 11 & 12, 2013
Woodland Faerie Trail opens with faerie homes on display.

March 15, 2013; 7 to 9:00 p.m.
Faerie Trail by Starlight
$5/person, $15/family, no registration or space limits, pay at gate.
A magical visit along the Woodland Faerie Trail after dark. Look for signs of faeries at home, drink hot chocolate or cider, and see performers.

April 20, 2013; 2 to 4:30pm
Faerie Tea Party
$10/child, limited space - see registration information.
Come dressed in your faerie best for a tea party overlooking the garden. Create faerie wings to wear, walk the woodland faerie trail and follow the bubbles. Includes fruit, miniature cupcakes, tea, and juice.

May 11, 2013; 9 to 11:00am and 12 to 2:00pm
Faerie Landscaping Workshop
$5 (+ kit costs) - see registration information.
Create adorable faerie saucer gardens using live plants and natural materials to take home and invite a faerie into your backyard. Working with gardeners and horticulture staff, learn what is needed to keep your miniature landscape alive. Additional accessories will be available for purchase.

Registration for events:


  • Complete these two forms (PDF):
  • Participant Waiver/Registration Form
  • Payment Registration Form
  • Submit both forms:?email to ANSC@austintexas.gov or?fax to 512-974-3885.
  • Confirmations will be emailed.
Admission to Zilker Botanical Garden:
  • $1 for children (ages 3-12)
  • $2 for adults (ages 13-61)
  • $1 for seniors (age 62 & over)?
  • Cash or check only
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd
Austin TX 78746
512.477.8672

Source: http://www.freefuninaustin.com/2013/01/zilker-botanical-faerie-homes-gardens.html

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