Members’ Evening in The Gardens
Friday, July 17 | 5-9 p.m. | The Gardens | Free | MEMBERS ONLY The Gardens at Stowe will be open from 5-9 p.m., exclusively for members! Beat the summer heat and enjoy a drink on the Four Seasons Lawn, or take a sunset stroll and and experience one of the most beautiful times of
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Free Guided Docent Tour
Join us every Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion March-September for a free guided docent tour! One of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden, covering Stowe's history, habitats, plants, gardens and more. This is a completely free tour and no pre-registration is necessary. Just meet
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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadPickin' on the Porch has been cancelled on Saturday, July 11 due to a property-wide power outage. Saturdays | 2-4 p.m. | The Trailhead Store Porch | Free! Join us for a free afternoon of music and fun to liven up your Saturday afternoons. All performances run from 2-4 p.m. on The Trailhead Store porch
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Butterfly Banquet Experience
Saturdays through August 8 | 3-3:30 p.m. | $10 (plus admission or membership) | Butterfly Bungalow Get up close with the butterflies of the Butterfly Bungalow during this special feeding experience Using a nectar stick provided by our staff, participants will have the opportunity to offer a sweet treat to the butterflies and enjoy a
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Summer Nights 5k + One-Miler
Saturday, July 18 | 7 p.m. | Prices vary | The Gardens Come hang out just before dusk for the 2026 Summer Nights 5K and 1 Miler! The setting sun paired with the shade of our trails will make for the “coolest” race you can do around here in mid-July. After the race is over,
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Coffee and Crafts: Seed Paper Making
Sunday, July 19| 9-10:30 a.m. | The Trailhead Store Picnic Area | $25 Start your morning with creativity and connection at Coffee + Crafts, held at Daniel Stowe Conservancy every third Sunday of the month. Each session features a hands-on craft project, guided by instructors, with materials provided—no prior experience needed. Enjoy a freshly brewed
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Behind the Seeds: Members-Only Tour
Sunday, July 19 | 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. | $20 | MEMBERS ONLY Take a never before seen look behind the curtain at our Growing Center and Native Seed Nursery. Guided by leaders of our Horticulture Team, you'll get to see how Stowe grows and nurtures plants that are used in the Gardens
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Behind the Seeds: Members-Only Tour
Sunday, July 19 | 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. | $20 | MEMBERS ONLY Take a never before seen look behind the curtain at our Growing Center and Native Seed Nursery. Guided by leaders of our Horticulture Team, you'll get to see how Stowe grows and nurtures plants that are used in the Gardens
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Free Guided Docent Tour
Join us every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Garden Pavilion April-September for a free guided docent tour! One of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden, covering Stowe's history, habitats, plants, gardens and more. This is a completely free tour and no pre-registration is necessary. Just meet
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Behind the Seeds: Members-Only Tour
Sunday, July 19 | 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. | $20 | MEMBERS ONLY Take a never before seen look behind the curtain at our Growing Center and Native Seed Nursery. Guided by leaders of our Horticulture Team, you'll get to see how Stowe grows and nurtures plants that are used in the Gardens
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Butterfly Release Experience
Weekly on Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.-Noon | Butterfly Bungalow | $10 (+Garden admission or membership) Become part of the magic as you help welcome our newest butterflies to the Butterfly Bungalow.During this behind-the-scenes experience, participants will take part in releasing butterflies into the exhibit. Seated among hundreds of free-flying butterflies, you'll carefully open the protective
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Village Market
Thursday, July 23 | 4-6 p.m. | Farmhouse Courtyard | Free! Join us at the Village Market—where fresh produce, local makers and community spirit come together. Stroll through a vibrant collection of seasonal produce, handcrafted goods and thoughtfully prepared foods, all sourced from local farmers and artisans. Each visit offers something new, from just-picked fruits
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Suncatcher Painting Class
Thursday, July 23 | 4:30–6 p.m. | $25 | Farmhouse Garden Center | Recommended Ages 12+ Create a beautiful piece of garden-inspired art during the Village Market! Using special faux stained glass paints, you'll transform a nature-themed acrylic suncatcher into a vibrant window decoration that catches and reflects the light. Choose from a variety of
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Free Nature Photography Walk
Thursday, July 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | Free Join us for Nature Photography Walks led by professional photographer Nelson Stegall! These 1.5 hour walks are typically hosted the fourth Thursday of each month and are designed to immerse you in nature, slow down and capture meaningful images inspired by the Slow
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Learning for Littles
TrailheadThank you Sodoma Law Belmont for sponsoring Learning for Littles! Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays | March-October | The Trailhead Store Picnic Area | Free! Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning
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Butterfly Walk
Butterfly Walk Dates June 12 + 26 July 10 + 24 August 14 + 28 September 11 + 25 Embark on a pollinator-filled adventure with our Butterfly Walks at Daniel Stowe Conservancy! Join us every second and fourth Friday of the month from June through September for a guided Butterfly Walk through The Gardens, led
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Summer Date Night: Vino in the Garden
Friday, July 24 | 6-8 p.m. | The Gardens | $60 Wines Around the World Get your wine passport stamped at Stowe during an unforgettable evening of wine, nature and great company as we journey Around the World—one glass at a time! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the blooming Canal Garden inside The Gardens at
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Free Guided Docent Tour
Join us every Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion March-September for a free guided docent tour! One of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden, covering Stowe's history, habitats, plants, gardens and more. This is a completely free tour and no pre-registration is necessary. Just meet
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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadPickin' on the Porch has been cancelled on Saturday, July 11 due to a property-wide power outage. Saturdays | 2-4 p.m. | The Trailhead Store Porch | Free! Join us for a free afternoon of music and fun to liven up your Saturday afternoons. All performances run from 2-4 p.m. on The Trailhead Store porch
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Butterfly Banquet Experience
Saturdays through August 8 | 3-3:30 p.m. | $10 (plus admission or membership) | Butterfly Bungalow Get up close with the butterflies of the Butterfly Bungalow during this special feeding experience Using a nectar stick provided by our staff, participants will have the opportunity to offer a sweet treat to the butterflies and enjoy a
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