2008 Schedule of Events

*Unless otherwise noted, festivals are held 12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m..

*School Festivals are designed for 3rd - 6th Grades.
Reservations are required.

Date	EVENT
September 13-14 Saturday and Sunday	Hefty Harvest and Scary Scarecrows Family Festival Camden Children's Garden's annual celebration of the bountiful harvest includes games, crafts and entertainment. For a small fee, you can make your own full-sized scarecrow to take home (while supplies last). The Harvest Concession Stand will feature the rich fall flavors of cranberries and apples.
September 17 Wednesday Adult Workshop	Gardening for Fun Indoors Adult Workshop Presented by Robin Potter, Garden Educator & Master Gardener. Attendees will learn pointers on what grows easily indoors, how to create plant communities and how to keep plants attractive & healthy all winter long. Workshop includes an indoor dish garden suitable for giving—or keeping. This workshop is held 10:00am-11:30am. $15.00 for Garden members and $20.00 for non-members. To reserve your space, call Betsy Payne at 856-365-8733.
September 27 and 28 Saturday and Sunday	Faeries and Wizards Family Festival Celebrate these magical creatures with games, crafts and more. Guests will be able to make their own wizard hat or fairy wings. Come to the Garden dressed in your favorite Faerie Costume. Listen to an enchanted storybook reading by a fabulous fairy and enjoy a magical treat at the Faerie Fixings Concession stand. Camden Children's Garden Fourth Saturday Series, held 12:00pm-4:00pm.
October 11-12 Saturday and Sunday	Mum Madness and Pumpkin Parade Family Festival Camden Children's Garden's salute to Autumn and Mum Bear with crafts and activities, all set in the blazing colors of the Garden's beautiful chrysanthemums. For a small fee, you can purchase and paint a pumpkin to take home (while supplies last). Camden Children's Garden Second Saturday Series, held 12:00pm-4:00pm.
October 15 Wednesday Adult Workshop	Blast Winter's Blahs by Forcing Bulbs Adult Workshop Presented by Walt Fisher, Foremost expert on growing bulbs. Did you ever wonder how the Flower Show displays spring flowers in February? Learn how to fool Mother Nature and force your spring flowers into early bloom. Workshop includes your own pot and bulbs to try this at home. Workshop is held 10:00am-11:30am. $15.00 for Garden members and $20.00 for non-members. To reserve your space, call Betsy Payne at 856-365-8733!
October 25-26 Saturday and Sunday	Goblins in the Garden Family Festival Kids in costumes receive half-price admission for this howling good time. Take a Haunted Train Ride; dodge costumed characters in our Haunted Maze, meet the bumbling burglars and have your fortune told. Celebrate the Mexican tradition of "Día de los Muertos," a fun and educational activity for the whole family.
October 31	Safe Trick or Treating at the Camden Children's Garden Have a howling good time at the Camden Children's Garden by using this safe facility to do your trick or treating. Children must be accompanied with an adult. Kids in costumes receive 50% off garden admission. This event will take place 2:00pm-4:30pm.
November 1 Saturday	Eco-Explorer Try-It Brownie Girl Scout Workshop Complete the "Eco-Explorer" Try-it during a visit to the Garden. Girls will learn about habitats, go on a nature treasure home and make a bird feeder to take home! Workshop requires reservations, cost $8.00 a Girl Scout (includes 2 ride tokens) and are held 9:30am-1:30pm. To reserve your space, call Betsy Payne at 856-365-8733.
November 8-9 Saturday and Sunday	Train Festival The Camden Children's Garden salutes a nostalgic favorite- Trains! The festival will feature our own permanent G-Scale display and Arrow River 1/3-scale Train Ride. Join us for crafts, games, entertainment and a reading of The Polar Express. The Garden has also invited train vendors and exhibitors to celebrate America's favorite transportation. Camden Children's Garden Second Saturday Series, held 12:00pm-4:00pm.
November 15 Saturday	Wildlife Badge Junior Girl Scout Workshop Complete the "Wildlife" Badge during a visit to the Garden. Girls will learn about poisonous plants and animals, look closely at some creature features and even get to learn some easy beauty aids using plants! Workshop requires reservations, cost $8.00 a Girl Scout (includes 2 ride tokens) and are held 9:30am-1:30pm. To reserve your space, call Betsy Payne at 856-365-8733.
November 19 Wednesday Workshop	Bows, Boughs & Berries Adult Workshop Presented by Charlet Smith, Floral Designer & Denise Cowie—Former Gardening Columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Give your holiday packages some extra oomph, or add flourish to seasonal swags & wreaths. Workshop includes ribbons and swags that you create and take home. Workshop is held 10:00am- 11:30am. $15.00 for Garden members and $20.00 for non-members. To reserve your space, call Betsy Payne at 856-365-8733!
November 29 Saturday	Tree Decorating, Santa's Arrival, and Holiday Lights Begins! Always a festive day at the Camden Children's Garden, this is the kick-off event for our 8th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights. The day includes a sponsor tree-decorating contest, Santa's afternoon arrival, crafts, and storybook reading. Tree Decorating 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. At night, we will light the Garden for the first time this year, including animated light sculptures and the Enchanted Wonderland. Garden premieres its lights at 5:30 p.m. and is open until 8:00 p.m. for the first night of the Festival of Lights (after 5:30 pm admission is $4 pp).
Month of December Friday and Saturday Evenings 5:30pm-8:00pm	Holiday Festival of Lights Enjoy a magical holiday tradition on the Camden Waterfront. In the evening, stroll through the 4.5 acres of gardens that include over 100,000 beautiful holiday lights and animated light sculptures. See live butterflies in the Philadelphia Eagles Four Season Butterfly House. Meet Santa Claus, his elves and Garden Mascot Mum Bear. Enjoy Plaza de Aibonito, a heated Tropical Holiday exhibit and learn about the Hispanic tradition of Three Kings Day. Guests can ride the Commerce Carousel, Butterfly Spring Ride or the Arrow River Express Train Ride for an additional fee. Amuse yourself in an enchanted Wonderland with animated scenes and model trains. Admission is $4.00 per person.
Camden City Garden Club 3 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ 08103 Phone: 1.856.365.8733 Fax: 1.856.365.9750 www.camdenchildrensgarden.org For more information about our events, call 1.856.365.8733 one week before the event. Admission to the Camden Children's Garden is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Additional fees may apply for some activities.