Events

  • Encore Garden Walk: Boerner — Yesterday and Today

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Back by popular demand! We first offered this walk earlier in the season, and it was such a hit that visitors asked us to bring it back. Join us for […]

    $5
  • Wednesday Garden Walks

    Wednesday Garden Walks
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Walks begin at 6:00pm and last 60-90 minutes.  Cost: $5/person. Registration NOT required!  Meet in the Education & Visitor Center Atrium. Watch FBBG Facebook page for inclement […]

  • Sketch in the Garden

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Sketch in the Garden with Jodi Brzezenski, art educator THIS CLASS IS FULL - PLEASE CALL 414-525-5653 TO BE PUT ON A WAIT LIST. Friday, July 31, 9:30am-12:30pm Discover a […]

  • August Artist of the Month

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    August Artist of the Month: Café El Balcón, Colombian Coffee FBBG Gift Shop This month, savor something special in the Gift Shop! Café El Balcón brings single-origin Colombian coffee grown […]

  • Summer Origami

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Summer Origami with Cookie Anderson, crafter Monday, Aug 3, 10:00-11:30am Learn about the art of origami. You will create a butterfly and a box. REGISTER

  • Member Appreciation Picnic

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Members are invited to join us for a relaxed evening in the garden on Wednesday, August 5. This event is free for members — additional guests are $20 each. Members […]

  • Special Margie’s Garden Tour

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Meet in the Education & Visitor Center lobby. Tucked inside Boerner Botanical Gardens is a whimsical, all-accessible children's garden unlike any other — Margie's Garden. Wander winding paths past larger-than-life flowers […]

  • Wednesday Garden Walks

    Wednesday Garden Walks
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    WEDNESDAY GARDEN WALKS Walks begin at 6:00pm and last 60-90 minutes.  Cost: $5/person. Registration NOT required!  Meet in the Education & Visitor Center Atrium. Watch FBBG Facebook page for inclement […]

  • Meet the Artist — Café El Balcón, Colombian Coffee

    Boerner Botanical Gardens Education & Visitor Center 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Café El Balcón brings single-origin Colombian coffee grown on their family's own farm, Finca El Balcón, in Palestina, Caldas — in the heart of Colombia's UNESCO-designated "Coffee Cultural Landscape." Their […]

  • FREE Admission Day at Boerner Botanical Gardens

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Enjoy a day at Boerner Botanical Gardens on us! Admission is FREE all day on Monday, August 24— proudly sponsored by the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens. Spend the day […]

    Free
  • Herbs and Heirlooms

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Herbs and Heirlooms with Michelle Cannon of Larryville Farms Friday, September 4, 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members This class combines two interesting topics that connect us to past gardens […]

  • Paint Fall Pumpkins Sept 11

    Paint Fall Pumpkins
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Paint Fall Pumpkins with Tammy Lauf, artist Friday, September 11, 1:00-3:30pm Cost: $20 FBBG Members/$25 non-members Paint with acrylics on wood to create a fun, fall pumpkin sign. You will […]

  • Herbilicious: Syrups and Sweets

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Herbilicious: Syrups and Sweets with Herb Society's AJ Star and Denise Nelson Friday, September 25, 1:00-2:30pm Cost: $20 FBBG Members/$25 non-members Learn to make herb-infused syrups and sugars just in […]

  • Paint Fall Pumpkins Sept 25

    Paint Fall Pumpkins
    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Paint Fall Pumpkins with Tammy Lauf, artist Friday, September 25, 1:00-3:30pm Cost: $20 FBBG Members/$25 non-members Paint with acrylics on wood to create a fun, fall pumpkin sign. You will […]

  • Wooden Jar Silhouette for Dried Flowers

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Wooden Jar Silhouette for Dried Flowers with Karen Fairbanks, upcycled craft enthusiast Monday, October 5, 10:30am-12:30pm Cost: $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Upcycling is turning what would be discarded items into […]

  • Chinese Brush Painting

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Chinese Brush Painting with Pat Fremarek, Educator Friday, October 9, 10:00am-1:00pm Cost: $30 FBBG Members/$35 non-members Explore and enjoy the art of Chinese Brush Painting. Our focus will be on […]

  • Wheat Weaving

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Wheat Weaving with Cookie Anderson, crafter Monday, November 2, 10:30am-12:30pm Cost: $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Learn the art of wheat weaving! At one time, these were used in courting, so […]

  • Music and Sound Bath for Well-Being

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Music and Sound Bath for Well-Being with Kathryn Rambo, board certified music therapist Friday, November 6, 10:30am-12:30pm Cost: $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Join us for a special music experience, relaxing […]

  • Rag Rug Placemats

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Rag Rug Placemats with Kathy Wichgers and Carol Ebert, crafters Monday, November 16, 12:30-3:30pm Cost: $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Upcycle leftover fabric by learning to crochet a rag rug style […]

  • 2026 FBBG Holiday Gift Fair

    FBBG Annual Holiday Gift Fair Sunday, December 6, 10am-2pm at the Education and Visitor Center Unique, quality gifts from dozens of area crafters and artists.  Perfect for all your holiday […]

  • Upcycled Cork Ornaments

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Upcycled Cork Ornaments with Karen Fairbanks, upcycled craft enthusiast Monday, December 7, 10:30am-12:30pm Cost: $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Upcycling is turning what would be discarded items into something new, beautiful […]

  • Paint Winter Tree Landscape on Canvas

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Paint Winter Tree Landscape on Canvas with Tammy Lauf, artist Friday, December 11, 12:30-3:30pm Cost: $30 FBBG Members/$35 non-members Intermediate (some painting on canvas experience) We will be painting on […]

  • Paint a Winter Ornament

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Paint a Winter Ornament with Tammy Lauf, artist Friday, December 18, 1:00-3:00pm Cost: $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Just in time for the holidays! Learn to paint a whimsical winter image […]

  • Winter Solstice Forest Bathing

    Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI, United States

    Winter Solstice Forest Bathing with Anne David, certified nature and forest therapy guide Monday, December 21, 1:00-3:00pm Cost: $15 FBBG Members/$20 non-members Experience the botanical gardens in their winter season […]

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