Botanic Gardens Day 2026
Celebrate nature, creativity and community at Botanic Gardens Day 2026, a vibrant full-day event set amongst the beautiful Cooktown Botanic Gardens.
As the grand finale to Botanic Gardens Week, the day brings together workshops, competitions, guided experiences and family-friendly entertainment designed to showcase the importance of botanic gardens in conservation, biodiversity and community wellbeing.
Visitors can enjoy a packed program of activities, including:
- Guided Garden Tour with Curator Nikko
- Photography Workshop with Colyn Huber
- Floral & Foliage Beard Competition
- Gnome Making Competition displays
- Beekeeping Information Stall
- Scavenger Hunt and Colouring-In Competition prize draws
- Live music throughout the day
- Giant lawn and garden games
- Face painting
- Kids activities and nature play
Whether you’re exploring, creating, learning or simply relaxing in the gardens, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.