Events for 23 May 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Pickin’ on the Porch
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 (weather permitting). Enjoy a talented rotation of musical artists, good food, coffee, wine, craft beer and good
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
