Franklin Park Conservatory will host Conservatory Explore Nights once-a-month this summer, starting in June + ending in August. Not only will each night offer a new theme and activities for kids, but there will also be food trucks, cocktails and mocktails, and live entertainment. Here’s what to expect:
Backyard Bug Adventures | Saturday, June 10 | 5-9 p.m.
- For the kids: Learn about insects from Mark Berman, the Bugman,and explore the Conservatory searching for hidden bugs on a scavenger hunt.
- For the parents: Big Bite Food Truck + Graeter’s Ice Cream
Red, White & Bloom | Saturday, July 8 | 5-9 p.m.
- For the kids: Learn about butterflies, create-your-own flower with hidden designs, and scavenger hunt for colors and patterns throughout the Conservatory.
- For the parents: Red vodka spritzers, Tortilla Food Truck , and ChillJoy Ice Cream & Shaved Ice
Splish, Splash, Explore | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 5-9 p.m.
- For the kids: Learn about water-based insects and fish, meet a mermaid, and dress up like a pirate, fish, turtle, or even a mermaid.
- For the parents: Ono Ono Toro Food Truck + ChillJoy Ice Cream and Shaved Ice