Homeschool families will have the opportunity to explore nature-based themes through a variety of hands-on activity stations set up throughout our outdoor garden spaces. This day is for homeschool learners (ages 2 -18) and their grown-ups to explore and learn together.

We offer Homeschool Days twice a year (once in Fall and once in Spring) on Mondays. Since we are closed to the public on Mondays, this program is for pre-registration only. This slower moving day allows families to go through the Gardens at their own pace.

The time frame is the window for arrival check in. Once you check-in, you're allowed to stay in the Gardens until 3 pm. We anticipate the program will take approximately two hours for families to complete. 

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Groups are welcome to picnic in our Magic School Bus picnic space either prior or after the program. Please note that Bookworm Gardens has a carry in, carry out trash policy.

This might be one of our most highly sought after events. We get it. A local chef leaning into their creative talents, inspired by the backdrop of the Gardens, serving a multi-course meal to tables strategically set up in spaces like the Magic Tree House and among the charm of the Charlotte’s Web barn. This is an intimate evening of philanthropic spirit and culinary excellence that simply cannot be replicated. Secret Garden Dinner Series is a 21+ event.

EVENT DETAILS

• June 11 - Chef Zeke Fitzgerald of Destination Kohler (SOLD OUT)

• June 25 - Chef Joseph Johnson & Chef Mark Wagner of Lakeland University

• July 9 - Owner and Chef Susan Haleem-Willis & Chef Qutonicyo Willis of No Pork On Your Fork (SOLD OUT)

• July 23 - Chef Cole Hansen of Johnsonville

• July 30 - Owner and Chef Natalie Meiselwitz of Nosh Custom Catering (SOLD OUT)

Cocktail hour will begin at 5:30pm with live music. The seated dinner begins at approximately 6:30pm. Each admission includes a complimentary hosted cocktail. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase throughout the evening. Tables can accommodate 2-12 guests.

RESERVATION INFORMATION

Reservations open exclusively for Bookworm Members on Wednesday, February 5 at 10:00am and for non-members on Wednesday, February 12 at 10:00am. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will be handled exclusively online. 

• Have one person make a reservation with payment for your entire party
• Be sure the individual making the reservation during the member pre-sale (February 5-11) is a current member.
• If celebrating a special day, please note it in the "notes" section. 
• Please note dietary restrictions in “notes” when making your reservation. Chefs will make reasonable accommodations for guests with dietary restrictions.

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Mother’s Day Weekend in the Gardens is such a special event to kick off our 15th season. Treat the mothers and mother figures in your life to an outdoor experience where you are immersed in children’s literature. Hop like Kanga and Roo through Winnie the Pooh and cluck like Sonya’s Chickens knowing you are creating lifelong memories at Bookworm Gardens.

In acknowledgment of all moms do, they get free admission this weekend to the Gardens and will receive a potted plant (while supplies last). Event entry includes:

• Access to 83 unique garden spaces

• Learn about mother animals 

• Storytime

• Play I Spy throughout the Gardens for characters in Is Your Mama a Llama?

• MOMosas and other beverages (for purchase)

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Get ready for a delightfully festive weekend at Bookworm Gardens! Join us for Boos and Brews, a Halloween-themed celebration under the glow of over 100,000 twinkling lights. Enjoy live music from a different band each night while sipping on delicious, spooky-themed cocktails available for purchase. Cozy up by the bonfire with a s’mores kit or explore a feast of flavors from food trucks parked just outside the gate.

Whether you’re looking for a chill evening or a festive night out, Boos and Brews is the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season. Costumes are encouraged but not required. This event is for adults 21+ only. Event entry includes:

• Access to 83 unique gardens spaces decorated with thousands of twinkly lights and structures

• Jam to live music with a different band each night

• Warm up by the toasty bonfire

• Concessions for purchase including themed beverages and s’mores kits

• Food trucks parked outside the gate (for purchase)

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Come dressed in your finest whimsical, Renaissance, or Regency attire! Guests will embark on a journey into the mystical realm of our Fairyfolk Masquerade, a captivating summer celebration! Fairyfolk Masquerade is a 21+ event. Event entry includes:

• Access to 83 unique garden spaces

• Jam to live music 

• Design your own masquerade masks

• Flower crowns (for purchase)

• Themed cocktails and beverages (for purchase)

• Food trucks (for purchase)

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Join us for a delightful family event celebrating the classic charm of Frog and Toad! Bring your loved ones as we leap through the gardens, just like our amphibious friends, and embark on an adventure filled with pondering and wonder. Your event entry includes:

• Access to 83 unique garden spaces

• Themed programming activities

• Frog and Toad storytime

• Play I Spy for Frog and Toad

• Light concessions (for purchase)

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Calling all canine companions and their humans! Happily Haunted Hounds is the one and only night of the year where dogs are invited to explore and smell their way through the magic of Bookworm Gardens. Stroll through the Gardens decked out with over 100,000 twinkling lights and whimsical structures, view creatively decorated pumpkins, and take part in a Halloween-themed storytime and scavenger hunt.

Whether you’re wagging a tail or walking on two feet, this is a night you won’t want to miss! Happily Haunted Hounds is a family-friendly event celebrating the joy of Halloween with your furry companions. Leashes are required for all dogs, and please clean up after your pup.

Mark your calendar and join us for this pawsitively magical evening!

EVENT GUIDELINES:

To ensure everyone has a great time, please read below the guidelines to keep everyone safe and happy:

• All well behaved dogs are welcome on a non-retractable leash at all times.
• Please bring poop bags and clean up after your pet.
• Dogs must be current on rabies vaccination.
• Event staff reserves the right to eject any aggressive or obviously ill animal.
• Pet owners assume full responsibility for their pets. Bookworm Gardens cannot be held liable for any incidents or injury. By entering the festival, attendees accept full responsibility for any risks to themselves and their pets.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Timed reservations required for all admissions to Bookworm Gardens.
• Each visitor needs a ticket for admission. 
• Please arrive to the Gardens within 30 minutes of your selected entry time. Gates will open at 5 pm.
• After entering the Gardens at your selected entry time, visitors are welcome to stay at the Gardens until closing time.
• Reciprocal garden membership admission is not honored during our Happily Haunted Hounds event.
• Happily Haunted Hounds reservations are non-refundable & non-transferrable.
• The event is on rain or shine, and refunds are only available if the event is cancelled due to severely inclement weather.

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Stroll through the Gardens at your own pace while savoring a selection of appetizers crafted by a talented local chef. Enhance your experience by choosing between a wine or beer pairing that perfectly complement the flavors of the evening.

Lean into your youthful spirit with unique opportunities to engage in programming reminiscent of summer camp or an adventurous field trip. As you wander, enjoy the melodies of a live guitarist setting the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable evening.

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned pro, you’re sure to fall in love with the gardens in this intimate 21+ event.

Tickets are extremely limited—reserve your spot for an evening of grazing, sipping, and exploring the magic of Bookworm Gardens!

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Our New Garden Celebration is a members only event to give our members a behind the scenes experience and to highlight our new Garden spaces from that season! The event will take place between 4 and 6pm with snacks, drinks and desserts offered. Members are allowed to bring one non-member guest per membership.

This is a 21+ event. 

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Join us for a day in the Gardens! Register in advance for streamlined check in. Advanced admission will no longer be available day of. Day of tickets must be purchased at our front gate. 

Museums for All Attendees must show their SNAP EBT cards at check in. Sheboygan County Residents must show proof of residency. 

We are open from 10am-4pm on Wednesday-Friday and 9am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. 

Please keep an eye on your email and/or our social media for any weather, programming or open hours updates. 

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Join us for a day in the Gardens! Register in advance for streamlined check in. Advanced admission will no longer be available day of. Day of tickets must be purchased at our front gate. 

Museums for All Attendees must show their SNAP EBT cards at check in. Sheboygan County Residents must show proof of residency. 

We are open from 9am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday. We are closing early on the following dates this summer: June 6th, June 11th, June 25th, July 9th, July 23rd, July 30th, and August 8th

Please keep an eye on your email and/or our social media for any weather, programming or open hours updates. 

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Join us for Community Day! We're celebrating the opening of out new Readers' Roundup Garden in collaboration with the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA). Community members and HAPA families/staff will receive complimentary admission. Programming will take place between 10am and 2pm.

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Experience the magic of not-so-spooky family fun at Bookworm Gardens during Happily Haunted! Stroll through the Gardens, glowing with over 100,000 twinkling lights and enchanting structures, and enjoy seasonal delights around every corner. Dinner fare, munchies, and festive beverages will be available for purchase. All children will leave with a treat bag, so keep your trick-or-treat buckets at home! Event entry includes:

• Access to 83 unique gardens spaces decorated with thousands of twinkly lights and structures

• View creatively decorated pumpkins in the Pumpkin Walk

• Enjoy Halloween themed storytime

• Participate in the not-so-spooky ghost hunt

• Warm up by the toasty bonfire

• Light concessions for purchase including themed beverages and s’mores kits

• Festive treat bags will be given to every child at the conclusion of your visit

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind autumn adventure, perfect for creating lasting family memories.

Costumes are welcome, but not required.

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Join us for our longest-running event, the enchanting Fairyfolk Festival! Throughout the week, the Gardens will celebrate all things magical. Embrace mythical worlds as we transform the Gardens into a whimsical delight and imagination. Experience a week of unforgettable memories surrounded by the beauty of nature. Event entry includes:

• Access to 83 unique garden spaces

• Dance in the Dragon Disco

• Join the magic storytime

• Build and learn about fairy houses and gnome homes

• Vote in the fairy garden contest

• Play I Spy for gnomes throughout the Gardens

• And other surprises in store!

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We have transitioned into a new Summer field trip model — Summer Field Days! This program will allow all Summer groups such as daycares, preschools, camps, and day programs to experience the fun of a field trip, but moving at their own pace. Similar to field trips, this day is a combination of exploring, reading and educational opportunities.

Organizations will sign up for each person attending and break into smaller groups (of 20 children or less).

• Each of these groups must have a minimum of 1 chaperone per 10 children.
• Chaperones will move their groups through the Gardens and stop at different stations throughout.
• Groups must stay together as they move through the Gardens.
• Cost is $6 per person

This day will be closed to general public and only available with pre-registration. Groups must pre-register for a timeslot and pay for the total number attending at the time of registration. 

The time frame is the window for arrival check in. Once you check-in, you move through the Gardens in your smaller groups. We are predicting groups will need two hours to move through the Gardens.

Click on the right side of the screen to view other times. We are offering 3 time frames (starting at 9 am, 10 am and 11 am).

Join us for our longest running event, the enchanting Fairyfolk Festival! Throughout the week, the Gardens will celebrate all things magical. Embrace mythical worlds as we transform the Gardens into a whimsical delight and imagination. Experience a week of unforgettable memories surrounded by the beauty of nature. Event entry includes:

• Access to 83 unique garden spaces

• Dancing in the Dragon Disco

• Fairyfolk themed art making experience in the Barn

• Magical storytime in the Magic Tree House

• Fairy and elf village building in the Woodlands

• Fairy garden contest voting on the bridge

• Hunt for gnomes throughout the Gardens

• And other surprises in store!

Calling all Scouts: Come explore and grow together at Bookworm Gardens after hours!

This program is intended for troops (boy scouts, girl scouts, and likewise groups) to come together to experience nature and literature while working on common themes. Troops (and dens) may get advancements towards badges/pins, but will not necessarily complete all steps in order to earn a badge while at this event. Since this program takes place after hours, this program is for pre-registration only.

This day will be closed to general public and only available with pre-registration. Groups must pre-register for a timeslot and pay for the total number attending at the time of registration. 

The time frame is the window for arrival check in. Please arrive during your selected time slot — the four times are: 3:30 pm, 4 pm, 4:30 pm and 5 pm. To view other time slots, please see other times listed in the tab above. All groups are welcome to stay in the Gardens until 6:30 pm.