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Bookworm Gardens Find your way into a story. 📖
Inspired by books. Shaped by nature. Open May 1–October 31.
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Bookworm Gardens is a vibrant, playful 7.5 acre botanic garden inspired by literature, the natural world, and the imagination. Located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, our mission is to inspire the love of books and nature in the young and young at heart.

🌱 Thinking about preschool for your little one? Join us for our Nature Preschool Open House on Monday, October 12, from ...
10/06/2026

🌱 Thinking about preschool for your little one? Join us for our Nature Preschool Open House on Monday, October 12, from 4:30-6 PM!

Drop in anytime to explore our classroom yurt, meet our wonderful educators, and learn more about how Bookworm Gardens’ Nature Preschool helps children grow and learn through nature and hands-on discovery.

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your excitement for all the possibilities ahead for your soon to be 3 year old!

Learn more️ on our website!

A warm bonfire. A story shared. A treat bag handed to an excited little visitor. Volunteers help make these moments poss...
10/06/2026

A warm bonfire. A story shared. A treat bag handed to an excited little visitor. Volunteers help make these moments possible at Happily Haunted. 🎃

We’re looking for friendly faces to help us welcome families, bring stories to life, and keep the evening running smoothly so guests can spend more time exploring and making memories together.

Find your spot:
- Concessions
- Bonfire attendant
- Educational programming
- Treat bag station
- Halloween storytime
- And more!

✨ Help us make this a Halloween outing families will remember. See the full list of volunteer opportunities and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/BWGHHVolunteer26.

Some dinosaurs are still accepting belly rubs. 🦖We’re counting down to Happily Haunted Hounds, and this little prehistor...
10/04/2026

Some dinosaurs are still accepting belly rubs. 🦖

We’re counting down to Happily Haunted Hounds, and this little prehistoric guest has us wondering what else might turn up in the Gardens.

Whatever your dog’s Halloween alter ego, we’d love to meet them. Bring your canine companion and take the scenic route through Halloween, with twinkling lights overhead and a curious nose deciding where to stop.

Thursday, October 8
5–8 p.m.

There’s still time to put your dog on the guest list!

🐾 Get tickets and learn more at www.bookwormgardens.org/happily-haunted-hounds

Join us tonight or tomorrow for Boos & Brews! Only 30 tickets remain for Cold Soda Club tonight and limited tickets rema...
10/02/2026

Join us tonight or tomorrow for Boos & Brews! Only 30 tickets remain for Cold Soda Club tonight and limited tickets remain for Jonny T-Bird & the MPs!!!

Get your tickets here: https://www.bookwormgardens.org/boos-brews

A little glow, a little groove, and a few good spirits. 👻 🍻Boos & Brews is almost here, with glowing paths, themed cockt...
09/29/2026

A little glow, a little groove, and a few good spirits. 👻 🍻

Boos & Brews is almost here, with glowing paths, themed cocktails, food trucks, bonfires, and live music for two nights.

On Friday, Cold Soda Club brings rock, pop, and a little soul to the Gardens. On Saturday, Jonny T-Bird & the MPs bring a soulful, high-energy blues set to close out the weekend.

Costumes are encouraged, but the real decision is which themed cocktail to order first: a Graveyard Old Fashioned, Witches’ Brew, or Ghoulish Mule.

Tickets are $13 for Bookworm Members and $16 for the public. This event is 21+ only.

🎟️ Get your tickets before the Gardens start glowing: https://www.bookwormgardens.org/boos-brews

🐾 Your dog’s usual evening walk could use a little magic. ✨ At Happily Haunted Hounds, dogs are invited to follow their...
09/26/2026

🐾 Your dog’s usual evening walk could use a little magic. ✨

At Happily Haunted Hounds, dogs are invited to follow their noses through the Gardens after dark on October 8. There will be glowing paths, pumpkins around every turn, plenty to investigate, and a good reason to break out the costume.

🐶 Bring your favorite hound for a night out made for curious noses, happy tails, and canine companions who know there is always more to sniff around the next turn.

Get tickets and learn more at bookwormgardens.org/happily-haunted-hounds

It's that time of year again! We're getting ready to create treat bags for Happily Haunted and we need your help to fill...
09/11/2026

It's that time of year again!

We're getting ready to create treat bags for Happily Haunted and we need your help to fill them.

You can make a HUGE difference by donating bags of individually wrapped candy!

Other items include:
🤍 Regular Sized Marshmallows
🍪 Fudge Stripe Cookies
👻 Snack Size Ziplock Bags

Drop off by September 21, weekdays: 9am-4pm, or weekends: 9am-5pm (if the Gardens are closed, just give us a call when you arrive).

All donations help us create a magical, not-so-spooky celebration for thousands of children and families in our community. Thank you!

The Gardens look a little different after dark. 🎃 ✨This October, Bookworm Gardens has three ways to spend an evening out...
09/10/2026

The Gardens look a little different after dark. 🎃 ✨

This October, Bookworm Gardens has three ways to spend an evening outside.

Boos & Brews
October 2 & 3, 6–9 PM
A 21+ night out with live music, themed cocktails, food from Harvest Street and Jamaica Mi Krazy, and bonfire fun. Costumes are encouraged.

Happily Haunted Hounds
October 8, 5–8 PM
One special night for dogs and their people to explore illuminated paths, enjoy Halloween-themed storytime, and take part in a scavenger hunt together. Leashes are required. Human and canine costumes are encouraged.

Happily Haunted
October 9–11, 16–18, and 23–25, 5–8 PM
Not-so-spooky Halloween fun for families, with more than 100,000 twinkling lights, storytime, an I Spy bat hunt, food and seasonal beverages, s’mores kits, and a treat bag for every child.

Tickets and full event details at https://www.bookwormgardens.org/

Bookworm Gardens members receive discounted October-event admission, plus complimentary Happily Haunted entry during opening weekend, October 9–11.

Thank you to the sponsors helping make October at the Gardens possible! 💚

Last chance to register for our Members Only New Garden Celebration! ✨Join us for an evening of discovery as we celebrat...
09/07/2026

Last chance to register for our Members Only New Garden Celebration! ✨

Join us for an evening of discovery as we celebrate the opening of our newest garden spaces. Members and their guests will enjoy complimentary themed appetizers, desserts, and drinks while exploring the Gardens, taking part in an exclusive ribbon-cutting, and connecting with Bookworm Gardens staff to learn more about what’s new. Must be age 21+.

Reserve your spot at www.bookwormgardens.org/members

🦋 For the Kids Who Notice Every Bug, Bird, and ButterflyThings with Wings is a chance for at-home learners and their gro...
09/06/2026

🦋 For the Kids Who Notice Every Bug, Bird, and Butterfly

Things with Wings is a chance for at-home learners and their grown-ups to look a little closer at the creatures that buzz, flap, and soar around us.

Join us Monday, September 14 for a laid-back day of discovery in the Gardens. Your family can follow its curiosity through hands-on activity stations, explore at its own pace, and make a day of it with a picnic near the Magic School Bus.

Choose an arrival time:
11:30 am - 12 pm - 12:30 pm - 1 pm

This special Monday program is available by advance registration only. Once you’re here, you’re welcome to explore until 3 pm!

Registration:
Members: $6
Public adults: $13
Public children ages 3–17: $11
Children under 2: Free

Choose your arrival time and register here:
https://www.bookwormgardens.org/homeschool-days

Address

1415 Campus Drive
Sheboygan, WI
53081

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(920) 287-7895

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