May 2025
Guided Garden Tours
May through October - 2 PM
Guided tours every Sunday, through October, Meet at the Carriage House. Free. Rain/excessive heat cancels.
September 2025
Fall Wildflower Walk
September 13 - 1 PM
Join the Wildflower Team to check out the magical sights and sounds of fall in the woodlands of the Wildflower Garden!
Audubon: Autumn Nature Walk
September 14- 10 AM
Bergen County Audubon Society will lead a walk through the gardens and fields looking for late fall migrating birds as well as migrant and resident species that will spend the winter here in New Jersey. Meet at the Carriage House. Rain cancels. Free.
40th Anniversary Celebration
September 14 from 10 am to 4 pm
The New Jersey State Botanical Garden was dedicated by Governor Tom Kean on Sept. 15, 1985 for the perpetual enjoyment of the citizens of New Jersey.
Manor House Tours
September 14 - 11 AM to 3PM
NJBG volunteer docents lead visitors on a tour of the architecture and history of Skylands Manor.
Concert: The Kootz
September 17 - 5:30 PM
Your favorite Rock ‘n’ Roll to kick off the fall season.
Family Woodland Hike
September 21 - 1 AM to 2:30PM
An easy, child-friendly hike in the Garden’s woodlands, where you’ll learn a bit about the plants and animals around you in a hike designed to fit the group. Meet at the Carriage House Visitor Center.
October 2025
Concert: Bach to Rock with Alex Prizgintas
October 12 at 1:30 PM
Alex Prizgintas has made a career of blending harmonies with the rich histories of composers and songwriters from decades past, in addition to pushing the classical cello into unique and unexpected realms.