Youth & Family Programs
Get outside and play !
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
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.
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!
Cultural Pass
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.
Try it at home:
Make a Seed Bomb!
Learn how to make seed bombs to plant native, pollinator-friendly patches of plants!
Composting Challenge
Test your understanding of composting with this downloadable coloring sheet activity.
Download Challenge
Learn More about Composting
See our video activities:
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