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Community Events
Throughout the year, Rotary Botanical Gardens hosts a wide variety of community events designed to connect people of all ages with nature and each other. From seasonal favorites like Earth Day Celebration, Sounds of Summer Music Series, and the Holiday Light Show our events bring the beauty of the Gardens to life in engaging and memorable ways.
Whether you’re here to shop the plant sales, celebrate the holidays, or enjoy family-friendly activities, our events offer something for everyone.
Join us often, there’s always something happening in the Gardens!
12 Mar 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 amRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USAInterested in moving more, spending time outdoors, and connecting with others? The Royal Walkers is a guided walking program designed to support physical wellness, mindful movement, and community connection in the Gardens.
Tue, 24 Mar
Thu, 26 Mar
01 Apr 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 amRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USAStory and Stroll is held on the first Wednesday of the month April-June & August-October. There is no Story and Stroll in July. Story and Stroll themes are posted on Facebook at least a week before each program.
Thu, 02 Apr02 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USACraft your own one-of-a-kind wool nest in this beginner-friendly needle felting workshop led by artist Joellyn Richgels. Using a variety of natural wools, colors, and textures, you'll learn the basics of needle felting while creating a beautiful, nature-inspired piece to take home.- 07 Apr 2026, 9:00 am – 10:00 amRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USAThe Royal Walkers Club runs April 7 through October 31 and meets Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 9:00–10:00 AM. The expanded schedule allows Rotary Botanical Gardens' Members with varying availability to participate, making the club more accessible to a wider audience.
Tue, 14 AprKeeping the Keys with Wendy Bianchetti of SSM Health - Senior Speaker Series /Rotary Botanical Gardens14 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pmRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USAJoin us for Keeping the Keys, a driver safety presentation designed to help older adults maintain their confidence and skills behind the wheel. This session covers self-assessment tools, transportation planning, and practical tips for adapting to changes in driving as we age.
Sun, 26 Apr26 Apr 2026, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USACelebrate Earth Day with us at Rotary Botanical Gardens! This free, all-ages community event runs from 10 AM to 3 PM and features local organizations and vendors sharing eco-friendly initiatives. Zoozort Live Animals Show available for $5 prepurchase is required.
Wed, 29 Apr29 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pmRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USAJoin us at Rotary Botanical Gardens for a White Flower in Watercolor Workshop led by Janesville artist Nancy McKinnon. Nancy is an experienced instructor who has chaired the Wisconsin Regional Artist Association and is an active member of the Janesville Art League.
05 May 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USARelax and reconnect with nature at Rotary Botanical Gardens with Sound in Bloom, part of the Garden Movement Series. This outdoor sound bath and meditation experience uses the vibrations of live instruments to balance the nervous system, calm the mind, and restore the spirit.
Sun, 10 May10 May 2026, 10:00 amRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USAHonor a loved one this spring with a living tribute at Rotary Botanical Gardens. Your places your honoree's name on our Spring Recognition Board nestled among 10,000 blooming flowers from May 10 through June 15 and includes a personalized card, a keepsake watercolor print, and two garden passes.
Multiple DatesSun, 10 May10 May 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmJanesville, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USAOn the second Sunday afternoons in May, July, and September, visitors can stroll through the gardens while enjoying the sounds of harp, violin, flute, guitar, and more, performed by talented musicians from Rock County, Walworth County, Madison, and Rockford, Illinois.
Multiple DatesWed, 13 May13 May 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 amRotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USADiscover the joy of birding at Rotary Gardens. The gardens and ponds provided excellent habitat for more than 80 species of birds. Binoculars will be available and we will identify birds by sight and sound.
- Tue, 23 Jun
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