Immerse yourself in every season at Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Experience the unique events, diverse educational programs, garden exhibits, and seasonal gifts throughout the year at Michiana’s most beautiful location.
To view upcoming Educational programming, visit our Education Page.
Complimentary Membership Orientation and Update
Join Robert and Peggy Weed Executive Director Eric Garton for a (weather permitting) tour/update of the Gardens; make sure you are getting the most out of your membership! Dates are scheduled throughout the year; click the link above to view upcoming sessions and to RSVP.
Spring Splendor: Emergence
First Saturday Bird Walks
April through November – 8 a.m.
Registration is appreciated, please click HERE
Monday Evening Bird Walks
Mondays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
April 8 through June 10
For more information on our bird walks, click here: Bird Walks
Annual Garden Display – Spring Emergence
Through Memorial Day Weekend
Four Winds Garden Club Plant Sale– Saturday, May 4th 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mother’s Day Luncheon
Sunday, May 12, 2019 – click this link for more information and to purchase tickets! This popular event always sells out, so don’t delay in making your plans to celebrate Mom!
National Public Gardens Week– May 12-18, 2019
A Celebration of the Nation’s Public Gardens; National Public Gardens Day was created in 2009 to drive local and national exposure to the importance of building vibrant, relevant gardens committed to community enrichment and environmental responsibility through community engagement, sustainable practices and conversation.
Sensational Summer: Natural Patterns
Quilt Garden – “Crocus Awakens”
May 30-September 15, 2019
A Summer Evening in the Gardens – Our premier party of the year!
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Groovin’ in Gardens Summer Concert Series
Thursday Evenings at 7 pm, June 20 through August 22, 2019 (No concert on July 4)
Yoga in the Gardens– Saturdays, 9:15am – June through September
Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Touring Company
August 2019
Taste of the Gardens Our Sensational Summer Finale!
SUNDAY, August 25, 2019, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fabulous Fall
Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra presents “Heroes and Legends – Music of Stage & Screen”– Sunday, September 8, 2019
Salvation Army Feast to Feed – Sunday, September 8, 2019
Scarecrow Picnic – Sunday, September 22, 2019
Monsters in the Garden – Saturday, October 19, 2019
Elkhart County Museum Association – Free Day – Saturday, November 9, 2019
Veteran’s Day (observed) – Sunday, November 10, 2019
FREE ADMISSION Active and Retired Military
Gardens are open 12-5 pm
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights
Returns November 22 – December 27, 2019!
Where’s Santa? Holiday Hunt – Friday, November 29, 2019
In partnership with Michiana Pay It Forward Foundation and in support of Toys for Tots, a special evening at Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights
National Squirrel Appreciation Day – January 21 (Annually)
An unofficial holiday started by North Carolina wildlife rehabilitator Christy McKeown in 2001. Join us on Facebook for an engaging, interactive day of trivia, fun facts, and other squirrel-related antics from dawn til dusk, celebrating our furry friends.
For more information or questions about our programs email info@wellfieldgardens.org or call 574-266-2006.
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I heard about your winter events on the radio,,is it true that you have fire pits that the public can come out and enjoy ? if so can I please get some info about it,like times and days it will be going on..Thank you,Dave Geesaman Elkhart..
Hi Dave, we have 5 more nights of our Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights (including tonight, 12/21)! We have fire pits stationed around the Gardens to help you warm up while you are enjoying the Lights. More info can be found by clicking this link: https://wellfieldgardens.org/winter-wonderland-holiday-lights-2018/