Every Thursday from September 10 to November 19 10 a.m.-noon Join us for story time and self-guided activities in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. Story times will begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Thursday morning in the Story Circle in the Discovery Garden. Activities for caregivers to enjoy with their youngsters will be available on the picnic tables in the same garden area. Fee: Free; parking fees apply. No registration required.
Discovery Drop-In & Storytime is a weekly outdoor program featuring nature-themed books and self-guided crafts at Duke Gardens. Located in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, the event offers two separate reading sessions at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM in the designated Story Circle, with activity stations set up nearby on the picnic tables. This drop-in program is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers who enjoy being outdoors. While admission to the event is free and does not require pre-registration, you will need to pay for parking at the Duke Gardens lot, which costs two dollars per hour. The garden paths are stroller-friendly, but packing a blanket for lawn seating is a smart move if the story circle fills up. It is a low-pressure way to introduce young children to the gardens. Because you can arrive and leave at any point during the two-hour window, it easily fits around morning nap schedules.
