Garden Fest at Laman Library
on March 15 | 9 AM – 4 PM

Join us for Garden Fest, a full day of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Laman Library! This free event brings together gardening, plant, and art vendors, offering a unique opportunity to explore and shop for a variety of plants, handcrafted goods, and garden essentials.

Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy workshops and live demonstrations from local experts, including the Central Arkansas Beekeepers Association, Central Arkansas Naturalists, and more. Learn about pollinators, native plants, wildlife conservation, and sustainable gardening practices directly from the experts.

Families and visitors of all ages can take part in interactive activities designed to spark curiosity and encourage a love of nature. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

No registration is required—just come ready to explore, learn, and celebrate the beauty of the natural world. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event!

Time	Location	Event (Click the event to learn more!)	Age
All Day	Lecture Hall	Plant and Garden Vendors	All ages
All Day	Studio at Laman (2nd Floor)	Art and food vendors	All ages
All Day	First Floor Near Passports	Garden Fest Trading Post - Plant Swap and Seed Library	All ages
All Day	First Floor Near Room 124	Print & Grow - Garden Fest Screen Printing	All ages
All Day	Adult Services	The Great Gnome Hunt (Scavenger Hunt)	All ages
All Day	Laman Kids	Rainforest Scavenger Hunt - Garden Fest	Ages 12 and under
All Day	Laman Kids	Cardboard Flower Vase - Garden Fest (Self-led)	Ages 12 and under
All Day	Rover (Parked by Laman Kids)	Rover at Gardenfest	All ages
9 AM	Laman Room 126	Sip, Sow, Sustain - Using Garden-Grown Goodness to Nourish Mind, Body & Soul	Ages 13 and up
9 AM	Laman Gallery	Foraging and Sustainability in Arkansas - with RaeLi Narisi of Plantarchy	Ages 13 and up
10 AM	Laman Kids	Garden Storytime - Garden Fest	Ages 12 and under
10 AM	Laman Room 126	Repotting Your Grocery Store Orchid - with Fauna's Flora	Ages 19 and up
10 AM - 12 PM	Studio at Laman (2nd floor)	Crochet Flower Bookmark Workshop (Limited to the first 20 participants)	Ages 13 and up
10 AM - 4 PM	Outside near Laman Kids	Tiny Gardeners - Garden Fest with Argenta Children's Department	Ages 12 and under
11 AM	Laman Loft	GardenFest in the Loft - Reusable Beeswax Wraps	Ages 13 - 18 ONLY
11 AM	Laman Gallery	So You Want To Be A Master Gardener? - Central Arkansas Master Gardeners	Ages 19 and up
12 PM	Laman Room 126	Planter Box Demo	Ages 19 and up
12 - 2 PM	Laman Lift	Nature Tattoos - Garden Fest	Ages 12 and under
1 PM	Laman Gallery	High Tunnel Gardening for Vegetable Production	Ages 19 and up
1 - 3 PM	Studio at Laman (2nd floor)	Teacup Fairy Gardens (Limited supplies, first come, first served - 15 spots)	Ages 13 and up
2 PM	Laman Room 126	Introduction to Beekeeping - with Central AR Beekeepers	Ages 19 and up
3 PM	Laman Lift	Leaf Bleaching - Garden Fest (Bring your own dark clothes or fabrics to bleach onto)	Best for ages 9-12
3 PM	Laman Gallery	Removing and Replacing Invasive Plants - Presentation by Dr. Janet Lanza	Ages 19 and up