Special Events

Don’t miss out on our special events! Every year we host several events at the U.S. Botanic Garden to celebrate our members and thank them for their commitment to supporting environmental education.

In addition, Friends receive discounts on many of the special workshops hosted throughout the year at the U.S. Botanic Garden! For more information about the everyday programming at the Garden, take a look at some of our sponsored programs or visit the Garden’s website.

Upcoming Event:

An Evening of Poisons and Potions

Sip sinister spirits and wicked potions with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden as you wander through the Garden after-hours and explore the frightful tales in our exhibit “Fierce Flora: Tales of Survival and Demise.” Dare to dress as your favorite dangerous plant, and you just might snag a spooky prize!

Through the evening, sink your roots into frightfully fun activities! Show off your botanical pop culture knowledge in trivia or stir up an autumn potion that’s dangerously delicious. Mix a variety of spices and dried fruit to create your own custom mix to use at home at a DIY mulling spice bar! Your ticket includes one hauntingly good cocktail or mocktail. Additional bites and brews will be available for purchase.

Attendees have the opportunity to join the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden at a discounted rate. All proceeds from this event support the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that inspires active environmental stewardship by hosting educational programs with the U.S. Botanic Garden. To learn more about their work or membership program, visit www.USBGFriends.org.

This event is presented through the support of the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Intended Audience: Adult All Levels

DATE: Friday, October 17, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern
LOCATION: Conservatory
NON-MEMBERS: $35
MEMBERS: $24.50
Pre-registration required. Must be 21+ to attend.