Juneteenth Free Community Day
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Garden! Also known as Black Independence Day, it’s the oldest national holiday that commemorates the end of chattel slavery in the US.
Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical is FREE on Wednesday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. The Garden also has extended hours (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) on this evening as part of Waterway Wednesdays when the splash pad is open late (weather dependent).
JUNETEENTH WILL BE A BUSY DAY AT THE GARDEN; BELOW ARE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. What to Bring: Prepare for a warm day! Bring water bottles & sunscreen; wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. We have water fountains and water bottle refill stations.
2. What Not to Bring: Please do not bring outside food into the Garden. We have food in the Garden Cafe and there are vending machines in the Children’s Garden. Please also do not bring sporting equipment such as Frisbees, bicycles, etc. into the Garden; learn more guidelines for a great visit. Our Garden is now a smoke and tobacco free zone, prohibiting smoking, vaping, or tobacco use. This decision protects the health and well-being of our guests, staff, and plants and keeps our air and our Gardens cleaner for all. The only place guests may smoke, vape or use tobacco is inside their personal vehicles.
3. Parking: Carpool if you can! Parking is limited and once lots are full, the Garden will close gates temporarily. Gates will re-open once space becomes available. We appreciate your patience; our security staff works hard to ensure everyone’s safety. If parking off-site, please be considerate of our neighbors and do not block driveways.
4. Plan Your Visit: Here’s more info for planning your Garden visit, including accessibility. We’ll have extra Garden staff and volunteers working on Juneteenth, so look for us — we’re here to help!
5. Activities: This is a great chance to see the exciting exhibit Women’s Work: The Lee Park Collection on display at the Lora M. Robins Library in the Kelley Education Center (KEC), as well as Flourish: 40 Years and Growing, a horticulture exhibit that consists of 4 main displays in the Central Garden, Flagler Garden, the Children’s Garden, and Grace Arents Garden. The renovated Klaus Family Tree House is open for all to enjoy. Waterway in the Children’s Garden will be open all day for those looking to cool off as part of Waterway Wednesdays (weather permitting)! The air-conditioned Library is also available. All of the Garden’s summer displays featuring summer annuals and tropicals will be in colorful bloom.
PHOTO RELEASE POLICY
Photography of visitors, events and activities at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for Juneteenth Free Community Day are taken for promotional and editorial use to advance the mission of the Garden. Your attendance at this event implies your consent to display and/or publish any photographs in which your image appears.
Guests who do not consent to this policy may opt out of a photo by informing the photographer.
These images become the property of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. They may be used in any and all Garden publications and media without limitation or reservation, and are not subject to compensation.
