Palm House & Teaching Garden Construction Notice

During construction work, please note the two temporary entrances:

  • A north entrance to access to the Arid House and Tropical House.

  • A south entrance to access to the Orchid-Bromeliad House and the Temperate Show House.

Learn more about the City of Toronto’s Palm House Restoration project here.

Growing with the City

An Ecosystem of Initiatives for Allan Gardens

Growing with the City is a Friends of Allan Garden’s initiative to cultivate continued engagement, fundraising, and stewardship in the development of cultural and capital projects in Allan Gardens.

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Upcoming Events

Events
Onkwehonwe Peach Pit Games & Shrub Teachings
Apr. 27
Onkwehonwe Peach Pit Games & Shrub Teachings

Join us to work with the plants that sustain us. We will be learning the Onkwehonwe (original peoples) peach pit game, and sharing more plant teachings. We will also be seeding bean seeds to take home and grow for the season.

Spring is In the Air - GreenThumbsTO Fundraiser
Apr. 28
Spring is In the Air - GreenThumbsTO Fundraiser

Green Thumbs Growing Kids is a registered charity serving Toronto’s downtown-East neighbourhoods. We cultivate environmental stewardship by providing hands-on garden and food education to urban children and their communities.

On Sunday April 28 from 1-4pm, join them at Allan Gardens Children’s Conservatory as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary. Enjoy live music, local food, our annual plant sale and an incredible silent auction - and visit the Kid’s Zone to take part in free activities, including face painting! All are welcome.

Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser
May 4
Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser

You’re invited to the Friends of Allan Gardens annual Spring Plant Sale fundraiser! Feel good shopping this sale for Native Plants, Veggie Starters, House Plants, and Cultural Plants.

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Recent News

Featured
How You’re Helping Us Grow
How You’re Helping Us Grow

Whether you're a volunteer, a donor, or a supporter, your involvement this year has made Allan Gardens shine! Read on to see how you've helped us grow our impact in 2023, and please consider donating to help us do more in 2024.

Announcing our 2023 Holiday Happenings at Allan Gardens
Announcing our 2023 Holiday Happenings at Allan Gardens

Allan Gardens has something for you this holiday season! Join us for a pop-up holiday gift shop or for a family drop-in program in the Children's Conservatory.

Family Drop-in Programs for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Announced!
Family Drop-in Programs for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Announced!

We’re brining back many of your favourite events including pumpkin carving, holiday crafts, and pinecone bird feeder making! We also have two new drop-in programs this year, one called Dirt and Worms, and one themed on the Lunar New Year!

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Allan Gardens occupies a special place in the hearts and minds of Torontonians