Butterfly Fest
Saturday, May 23-Sunday, May 24 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Gardens Garden Admission or Membership required to attend, plus select workshop fees. Save time and pre-purchase your admission: Saturday Admission Sunday Admission Join us as we flutter into summer with the opening weekend of our Butterfly Bungalow! Join us all weekend
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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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The Guardian of Lost Hollow Story Time
Saturday, May 23 | 11 a.m. | The Gardens | Free with Garden Admission or Membership Join Stowe CEO + author John Searby for his first-ever public reading of his new children's book, The Guardian of Lost Hollow! In this story, we'll explore the magical world of Willow, the gentle dragon who protects Lost Hollow at
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Grow Your Own Butterfly Workshop
Saturday May 23 + Sunday, May 24 | 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. + 2:15 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | $30/kit* Children and adults alike can enjoy the magical experience of raising a butterfly! In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will learn all about the butterfly life cycle and take home a garden kit with two
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Grow Your Own Butterfly Workshop
Saturday May 23 + Sunday, May 24 | 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. + 2:15 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | $30/kit* Children and adults alike can enjoy the magical experience of raising a butterfly! In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will learn all about the butterfly life cycle and take home a garden kit with two
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Pickin’ on the Porch
TrailheadSaturdays | 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 (weather permitting). Enjoy a talented rotation of musical artists, good food, coffee, wine, craft beer and good
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Grow Your Own Butterfly Workshop
Saturday May 23 + Sunday, May 24 | 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. + 2:15 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | $30/kit* Children and adults alike can enjoy the magical experience of raising a butterfly! In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will learn all about the butterfly life cycle and take home a garden kit with two
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Butterfly Fest
Saturday, May 23-Sunday, May 24 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Gardens Garden Admission or Membership required to attend, plus select workshop fees. Save time and pre-purchase your admission: Saturday Admission Sunday Admission Join us as we flutter into summer with the opening weekend of our Butterfly Bungalow! Join us all weekend
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Grow Your Own Butterfly Workshop
Saturday May 23 + Sunday, May 24 | 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. + 2:15 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | $30/kit* Children and adults alike can enjoy the magical experience of raising a butterfly! In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will learn all about the butterfly life cycle and take home a garden kit with two
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Grow Your Own Butterfly Workshop
Saturday May 23 + Sunday, May 24 | 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. + 2:15 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | $30/kit* Children and adults alike can enjoy the magical experience of raising a butterfly! In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will learn all about the butterfly life cycle and take home a garden kit with two
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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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Grow Your Own Butterfly Workshop
Saturday May 23 + Sunday, May 24 | 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. + 2:15 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | $30/kit* Children and adults alike can enjoy the magical experience of raising a butterfly! In this fun, hands-on workshop, kids will learn all about the butterfly life cycle and take home a garden kit with two
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Memorial Day
Monday, May 25 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Gardens Pre-purchase daily admission to visit Stowe this Memorial Day: Monday May 25, 2026. To celebrate the sun, we are open for the holiday during normal garden hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our Butterfly Bungalow will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while
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Free Nature Photography Walk
Thursday, May 28 | 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
Thank 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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Forest Bathing
Join us on this journey to unplug, slow down and reconnect with yourself and the natural world around you. Forest Bathing (also known as the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku) invites you to explore the natural world using your five senses. This is not a hike or naturalist walk; it’s a meditative, guided wander in nature.
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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
TrailheadSaturdays | 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 (weather permitting). Enjoy a talented rotation of musical artists, good food, coffee, wine, craft beer and good
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A Village Beer Tasting with Suffolk Punch
Saturday, May 30 | 4-6 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | $20 Join us this month for a special tasting experience featuring Suffolk Punch Brewing. A brewery representative will guide guests through the inspiration, craftsmanship, and story behind the brewery’s unique approach to beer making — from the brewing process to the passion that drives
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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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