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Gardens on Spring Creek 12 acres of Colorado botanical beauty located in Fort Collins. Explore with us!

We'll be at Open Streets this Sunday! Stop by and say hello 👋
10/16/2026

We'll be at Open Streets this Sunday! Stop by and say hello 👋

Put your own creative stamp on Pumpkins on Parade and join our carved pumpkin contest. Here’s what you need to know!🗓️ R...
10/15/2026

Put your own creative stamp on Pumpkins on Parade and join our carved pumpkin contest. Here’s what you need to know!

🗓️ Registration closes: Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m.

🎃 Who can enter? All ages! One pumpkin per person. Families can carve together, but those entries compete in the Adult category (ages 15+). Youth (14 & under) must create their own design and do their own detailed carving, with adult help for safety only.

✨ Get creative! There’s no theme this year. Pumpkins must be carved so they can be illuminated and feature family-friendly designs.

🏆 Win prizes! First-, second- and third-place winners in both age groups will receive Downtown Fort Collins gift cards and Gardens swag.

📍 Drop-off: Thursday, Oct. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at The Gardens (2145 Centre Ave.).

🎟️ Bonus: Every pumpkin entered earns its carver one complimentary ticket to Pumpkins on Parade. Families entering multiple pumpkins receive one ticket per pumpkin.

🔗 Register and get all the details: FortCollins.gov/GardensPumpkins

10/14/2026

So. Many. Pumpkins. 🎃👀

Are you ready for the ultimate Halloween experience?

From tiny pumpkins and giant gourds to creative pumpkin art, live entertainment and a watchful witch or two, there’s so much to discover around every corner.

Gather your favorite ghosts and join us for a spooky night of art, imagination and family-friendly fun, Oct. 22–25!
🎟️ Grab your tickets: FortCollins.gov/GardensPumpkins

Explore your artistic side at The Gardens this weekend! From garden design and photography to printmaking and needle fel...
10/12/2026

Explore your artistic side at The Gardens this weekend! From garden design and photography to printmaking and needle felting, our upcoming classes offer plenty of ways to try something new, explore your creativity and find inspiration in nature.

Saturday, Oct. 17
🌿 9–10 a.m. | Tai Chi
🎨 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Artwork to Landscape
📸 1–3 p.m. | Submerged Flower Photography
👻 1–4 p.m. | Needle-Felted Ghost Dog

Sunday, Oct. 18
🎨 Intro to Lino Block Printmaking

Find a class that sparks your interest! Explore details and register: https://gardens.fortcollins.gov/Events-and-Classes

Fall is a fantastic time to visit The Children’s Garden! 🍂🌼 Colorful blooms around every corner👀 Perfect hiding spots fo...
10/09/2026

Fall is a fantastic time to visit The Children’s Garden! 🍂

🌼 Colorful blooms around every corner
👀 Perfect hiding spots for a game of hide-and-seek
💦 Splash-worthy water features still flowing
🐞 Little wonders waiting to be discovered

10/07/2026

We've welcomed a few new team members to The Gardens, and things have been getting a little strange. 💀🌿

They're great at sitting still, love a good book and never miss a meeting.

We also hear they're just dying to attend this year's Pumpkins on Parade, Oct. 22–25. 🎃

Grab your tickets and keep an eye out for our newest recruits: FortCollins.gov/GardensPumpkins

Want to help cultivate, maintain and care for the City of Fort Collins' botanic garden? 🌱 We're looking for four full-ti...
10/05/2026

Want to help cultivate, maintain and care for the City of Fort Collins' botanic garden? 🌱 We're looking for four full-time horticulture technicians to join our team!

These positions offer a positive and engaging work environment, along with training and professional growth opportunities in the green industry. The application deadline is Oct. 16 at 11:59 p.m.

Learn more and apply: https://fcgov.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/12/home/requisition/8649?c=fcgov

Friday vibes🐝🌸🎉
10/02/2026

Friday vibes🐝🌸🎉

Welcome to October! 🎃 Who's got pumpkins on their mind? We sure do! One of our favorite parts of Pumpkins on Parade (com...
10/01/2026

Welcome to October! 🎃 Who's got pumpkins on their mind? We sure do!

One of our favorite parts of Pumpkins on Parade (coming to The Gardens Oct. 22–25) is our annual carved pumpkin contest — where you can leave your creative mark on the event!

🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both Youth and Adult divisions

🎃 Youth: Ages 14 & under

🧡 Adult: Ages 15+

🎫 Carvers receive a complimentary ticket to the event

🎁 Winners receive Downtown Fort Collins Gift Cards and Gardens swag!

A few things to know: Each person may enter one pumpkin. Families are welcome to carve together, but those entries will be judged in the Adult division. Pumpkins must be dropped off the morning of Oct. 22.

Think you've got a gourd-geous creation? Let your imagination run wild and create a pumpkin that's uniquely yours. 👻

👉 Get all the details and enter your masterpiece: FortCollins.gov/GardensPumpkins

🌿 The Gardens is thrilled to once again host the Northern Colorado Bonsai Show!Join us this Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a....
09/30/2026

🌿 The Gardens is thrilled to once again host the Northern Colorado Bonsai Show!

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to discover the beauty, artistry and craftsmanship behind this centuries-old horticultural tradition. Explore stunning bonsai displays, connect with local experts and enthusiasts, and learn about the techniques used to shape and care for these living works of art.

🎟️ Entrance to the show is included with Gardens admission and free for Members.

Address

2145 Centre Avenue
Fort Collins, CO
80526

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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(970) 416-2486

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