Mt. Cuba’s Wildflower Weekend takes place for three full days, April 24-26, 2026.  Experience a magnificent display of native spring blooms at the peak of their glory, enjoy three days of live music, gardening activities, outdoor family programming, and more. A variety of food selections and native plants will be available for purchase, while supplies last. The event is included with general admission to the gardens and free for members.

Dates: Friday-Sunday, April 24- April 26 (Rain or Shine)
Time: 10 am – 6 pm

Buy General Admission Tickets

Friday, April 24
Music:
10am-1pm – Cecilia Grace
2pm-5pm – Keith Kenny

Food Trucks:
Lucky Shot Coffee
Albie’s Burgers

Saturday, April 25
Music:
10am-1pm – Caroline Hermance
2pm-5pm – Shane Palko

Food Trucks:
Lucky Shot Coffee
Natalie’s Fine Foods

Sunday, April 26
Music:
10am-1pm – Nicole Zell
2pm-5pm – R.A.D

Food Trucks:
Lucky Shot Coffee
Natalie’s Fine Foods

Tours
Friday / Saturday / Sunday

11am – 12pm Welcome Walk – Introduction to Mt. Cuba Center Tour
11:30am – 12pm Gardens Walk with Mt. Cuba Horticulturists
1:30pm – 2pm Gardens Walk with Mt. Cuba Horticulturists
2pm – 3pm Welcome Walk – Introduction to Mt. Cuba Center Tour

Pop-Up Gardening Talks
Saturday Only

11am / 11:30am / 12pm / 12:30pm Managing Rainwater for Garden Use & Groundwater Recharge with Hap Haven (15 Mins)

Education Stations
Friday / Saturday / Sunday

10am – 6pm Get to know the Trial Garden & Habitat-Crafting Activity
10am – 6pm Carnivorous Plants and the Pond Ecosystem + Pin-Making Activity
11am – 4pm Ask an Expert – Gardening Insight & Answers with Mt. Cuba Center Staff
10am – 6pm Get to know Mt. Cuba’s Education Program + Free Class Raffle

Friday Only

10am – 6pm Ask an Arborist – Tree Care Insight & Answers with Mt. Cuba Staff
10am – 6pm Get to know our Resilient Canopy Project and demystify Beech Leaf Disease

Fun & Games
Friday / Saturday / Sunday

10am – 6pm Yard Games

Friday Only
10am – 6pm – Tree Climbing with Mt. Cuba’s Arboriculture Team

Plant Sales
Friday / Saturday / Sunday

10am – 6pm – Native Plant Sales with 10% off for Members!