• Pottery Making
• Photography
• Floral Design
• Basket Weaving
• Birding
• Composting

2010 marks the Fourth Annual 8-Hour Run from the Ducks: Remembering Vietnam  
September 25, 2010, 7:00 A.M.
Sponsored by Clark Gardens Botanical Park

Run From The Ducks is an eight-hour timed event that is run on a half-mile loop through Clark Gardens Botanical Park. Most of the course is either fine gravel or grass. All proceeds go to benefit the Vietnam War Museum.

2010 marks the second year of our annual fall photography competition. We had a response last year and are looking forward to an even greater number of participants this fall.

The competition is open to photographers of all ages.  For the complete competion rules, entry forms and entry labels, please select the link below.

In 2010:  October 2nd - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

The Fall Festival comes to life on a Saturday early in the month of October, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  The festival is day full of fun, activities and entertainment.

The day's activities and events include:

• Half Marathon and 5K Walk/Run
• Photography Contest
• Kids Arts & Crafts
• Scavenger Hunts
• Pumpkin Painting
• Pumpkin Golf
• Live Music
• Gardening Seminars

October 31st - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

On October 31st between 4:00 and 8:00 pm, Clark Gardens BOOtanical Park becomes a marvelously fun place for kids of all ages to enjoy Halloween.  The BOOtanical is also a time we participate in a community-wide food drive benefiting our area food banks. Bring a non-perishable food item as a donation and you receive free admission to our Halloween festivities on October 31st. Donations are accepted at the Admissions Office.

There will be:

• Activities designed for children 12 and under.
• Trick or Treating
• Arts & Crafts
• Games
• Ghostly Movies
• Pet Costume Competition
• Childrens' Costume Parade
• DJ Music
• Food & beverages available from local vendors.

Our Holiday Festival is held the first two weekends in December, Thursday through Sunday each week. Visitors may enjoy the entertainment rain or shine - in our all-weather, heated tent. Nice!

There are lots of activities and attractions:

• Horse-drawn wagon hayrides.
• Thousand and thousands of Christmas lights.
• Pictures with Santa.
• Nativity Scene.
• Caroling.
• Local Entertainment: choirs, singers, bands, dancers, cowboy poetry readings, scripture readings, drum lines.
• Hot cocoa is available for purchase.