Let your mind grow at the Gardens! We offer over 200 courses and workshops for families, kids and adults in the areas of gardening, nature, botanical arts and wellness. We offer a variety of interactive gardening and nature activities that the whole family will enjoy.

From award-winning children’s clubs to our popular children's gardening programs and special seasonal workshops, kids of all ages grow with us!

View our Public Programs Booklet

Programs for Kids&Families -Register Now

All other Public Programs - Register Now

Register by phone

To register by phone call 905-527-1158 ext. 270, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone or fax registrations require credit card payment.

Register by mail

Download a registration form and mail it to Royal Botanical Gardens, Course Registrations, P.O. Box 399, Hamilton, ON L8N 3H8, or fax it to 905-577-0375.

Cancellation policy

The Gardens reserves the right to cancel any event if the minimum number of registrants is not reached by registration deadline. Registrations may be accepted after the registration deadline provided that the minimum registration number has already been reached. Non-member (public) fee applies after registration deadline.

In the event of adverse weather, please check our Program Update Line at (905) 527 1158 ext. 404; weather cancellations are posted at least one to two hours before the scheduled start time.