What's on in the Gardens? Come on down and spend some time in our beautiful outdoor area.
Upcoming Events
Self-Guided Walks
We encourage all guests to utilise our self-guided walks while in the Garden. These are designed to promote relaxation and encourage you to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the Gardens.
Download our self-guided trails below
Awe Trail
Wellness Trail
175th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 175 years with us at the Geelong Botanical Gardens Anniversary Open Day, held in the gardens from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday the 3 October.
This milestone event will showcase a vibrant program featuring botanical industry vendors, interactive workshops, informative talks, family-friendly entertainment, and a diverse range of food trucks.
Come see Jurassic Jack and his dinosaurs, or visit the free face-painting stall for the kids.
Visitors of all ages are invited to explore, connect, and engage with the many experiences on offer throughout the day.
Set within the beautiful garden surrounds, this special anniversary event provides an opportunity to reflect on our history while celebrating the community, innovation, and growth that continue to shape our region.
Program
10.00am–11.00am Forest Therapy Walk
10.30am–11.00am Welcome to Country by Wadawurrung Traditional Owner
Ash Skinner and Cultural Walk
10.45am–1.30pm Community Health Workshops
11.00am–1.00pm Wool Museum Nature Weaving
11.15am–11.35am John Arnott, Past Curator, 21st Century Design
11.45am–12.05pm Alistair Watts, Past Curator, Pacific Rim Design
12.45pm–1.05pm John Arnott, Past Curator, 21st Century Design
1.00pm–2.00pm Forest Therapy Walk
1.15am–1.35pm Alistair Watts, Past Curator , Pacific Rim Design
Exhibitors
- Australian Plant Society
- Bats of Geelong
- City of Greater Geelong
- CMA/Greening Australia
- Community Gardens of Geelong
- Forest Therapy Victoria
- Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens
- Gardens 4 Wildlife
- Geelong Bee Keepers Club
- Geelong Botanic Gardens
- Geelong Field Naturalists Club
- Geelong Organic Gardeners
- National Wool Museum
- The Gorden
Entertainment
- Jurassic Jack
- Party Girl Face Painters
Food
-
W.Y.M Cafe
- OMG Decadent Donuts (Gluten Free)
- MDA Twista Potato
- Taste of Tibet
- Rotary Club of Barwon Geelong
We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable day of connection, discovery, and celebration.
Cost: Free