April 1 – October 31
Open Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Last admission at 5:40 p.m. – all guests must exit the Gardens by 6 p.m.
General Admission:
Members are FREE Click here to learn about Membership
Adults (13 and over): $10
Children (ages 3-12): $5
Children under 3: Free
(Alternate pricing may apply during special ticketed events)
- Holidays: Wellfield is closed on January 1, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Free Admission Days for Elkhart County Residents Presented by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County:
- General Admission for Elkhart County Residents is free of charge on Tuesdays during our ‘Spring and Summer’ (April-October) and ‘Fall’ Seasons (November-December). REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – please click HERE to register for free admission. Proof of residency must be provided by each adult in your party to gain free admission!
- General Admission for Elkhart County Residents is free of charge on Sundays during our ‘Winter’ Season (January-March). REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – please click HERE to register for free admission. Proof of residency must be provided by each adult in your party to gain free admission!
This is important: During Free Admission Days for Elkhart County Residents, customary rates still apply for field trips, group tours and group admission (10+ guests), rentals, and may apply for special programs and events. Photography policies apply, as well. For more information on groups and field trips, including tours, CLICK HERE
Reciprocal Admissions
We honor American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admission Program, which allows free admission to Wellfield for the named card holder(s), or, in the case of a household type of membership, two free admissions. Only one reciprocal membership will be honored per visit. Please call us if you have specific questions regarding the reciprocal program, as details may vary from your home institution.
Your Wellfield membership grants you free admission (and in some cases, other perks!) to over 360 public gardens. For more information on reciprocity, visit AHS Reciprocal Gardens. For more information on membership at Wellfield, click HERE.
Group Tours
Want to bring a group to the Gardens? Click HERE to find out more about group tours and rates.
Pets
Trained service animals are welcome. Dogs can be admitted with Wellfield registration (available as an add-on to their human’s membership) during general admission hours, but please, leave Fido at home when we’re having a special event. Wellfield is not responsible for pets left in cars.
Weapons
All visitors are prohibited from possessing openly carried or concealed firearms or other weapons, regardless of whether a federal or state license to possess weapons has been issued.
Need more info? Check out our Guidelines page and our frequently asked questions. Or call us, 574-266-2006. Like us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up on all the latest news!
Please review our our calendar of events prior to your arrival. Wellfield may close certain parts of the garden for private events at any time. Please message us on Facebook, email info@wellfieldgardens.org or call 574-266-2006, x105 with any questions regarding your visit.
November 1 – December 31
Open Tuesday-Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.
CLOSED MONDAY
Last admission at 4:30 p.m. – all guests must exit the Gardens by 5 p.m.
Wellfield will be closed:
Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2023
Christmas Eve December 24, 2023
Christmas Day December 25, 2023
Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights Hours:
Friday-Sunday: Nov 24-26, Dec 1-3, Dec 8-10, Dec 15-17
Wednesday-Saturday, Dec 20-23
Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec 26-27 (NOTE: We are NOT open during the day on Dec 26-27)
NOTE: During our Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights nights, we close the Gardens at 5 p.m and re-open the gates at 5:30 p.m.
January 6, 2024 – March 31, 2024
Open Saturday and Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
(last admission 4:30 p.m.)
Weather permitting
call 574-266-2006, x105
or check our website or Facebook Page for closure info)
Note: Closed Monday through Friday