Youth & Family Programs

Upcoming Events

Fairy Day

Sunday, June 7 
Noon – 4 p.m.
We’re excited to kick off a magical month with new fairy houses, our fairy door scavenger hunt and additional activities!

Sunday Demonstrations
in the Edible Garden

Sundays, May – October 
Noon – 2 p.m.
Join us in the Edible Garden every Sunday for planting and harvesting demos, seasonal tips and a chance to dig a little deeper into how things grow.

Children in the Dell

Saturdays, June and July* 
10:30 a.m. – Noon
We’ll lead informal, hands-on educational activities, which will highlight the creatures that call our gardens home! *Children in the Dell will not be held on Saturday, July 4

Cultural Pass Days

Wednesdays, June 3 – August 5
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Yew Dell is a part of the 2026 Cultural Pass! This program offers free admission for young people and their families in the Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana area to Yew Dell and 50 other venues!

Conservation Patch

Saturday, October 3
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Save the date for Yew Dell’s Conservation Patch Day event! An immersive experience filled with educational activities all about stewarding our natural world.

Boo Dell at Yew Dell

Sunday, October 25
Noon – 4 p.m.
Enjoy the Trail of Treats, live music, activities from our Horticulture Team and other family-friendly surprises in a non-scary environment.

Yuletide at Yew Dell

Fridays and Saturdays
November 27 – December 19
Light up your holidays at Yew Dell! Yuletide 2026 is bringing the magic with lighting displays, the model train village and festive music throughout the gardens. 

Year-Round Adventures

Scavenger Hunts

Pick up one of our different seasonal Scavenger Hunts. Kids and adults a like love to search for special objects and see how observant they really are. 

Subject to availability by checkout in the Visitor Center.

Grace & Clara Marie
Gettelfinger's Fairy Forest

Explore Yew Dell’s Fairy Forest hidden in the Serpentine Garden. Discover whimsical fairy houses handcrafted from natural materials by volunteers. Visitors are welcome to leave a note for the fairies and enjoy this magical space with care and respect.

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Group Volunteer Form

To set up a group volunteering opportunity, please complete the form below. We will be in touch soon to help get you scheduled!

*Youth volunteers are age 6-17.

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We’d love to hear from you whether it’s regarding your visit, gardening questions, or sharing a horticultural fun fact!

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