Bellingrath Gardens

Bellingrath Fall Plant Market
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-09-21 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Kick off the Great Bellingrath Harvest season with us! The Bellingrath Fall Plant Market returns Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Browse a vibrant selection of plants and garden-themed merchandise, all conveniently located in the parking lot in front of the Café and Gift Shop. Members of our horticulture team will be on hand to answer your gardening questions and help you choose the perfect additions to your landscape. Plus join us at noon each day in the Café for Daily Garden Talks with the horticulture team.
Make a weekend of it! On Saturday, September 20, bring the kids for NatureNauts STEM Day, a fun and educational experience designed for young explorers. Shop the Plant Market, then scoot back to the event.
And don’t miss Sunday’s special offer: guests who spend $10 or more at the Plant Market will receive $2 off Gardens—a great reason to shop and stroll!
Plan Your Visit
Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on beautiful plants and gardening essentials for the season.

Date: September 19th – 21st
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Bellingrath Gardens & Home

NatureNauts STEM Day
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for NatureNauts STEM Day, a fun-filled morning of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration for the whole family! Discover the incredible wildlife and ecology of the Gulf Coast through interactive exhibits and activities from a variety of environmental organizations across the region.

Don’t miss the Environmental Studies Center’s Raptor Road Show, an exciting presentation that educates and inspires with live native birds of prey. Shows are at 9:15, 10:15 & 11:15 AM on the Great Lawn.
Cruise Fowl River aboard Historic Blakeley State Park’s Delta Explorer! Scenic 30-minute river cruises will be offered during the event for an additional $13.25 per person. Tour times: 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 & 11:30. Kids 4 and under need to have their own life jacket. Purchase cruise tickets now to ensure you don’t miss out.
WKRG News 5 – Take a Touch-a-Truck style tour of the Weather Beast.
Mobile Public Library Bookmobile will be on-site with books for all ages.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Marine Mammal Research Program will offer games, biofacts, and take-home materials.
Scouting America will be here with fun activities and information about scouting programs.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center will feature coral reef models and a sensory bin designed for early childhood learners.
Outdoor Alabama – Alabama Marine Resources – Pick up educational handouts and activity books about Alabama’s coastal resources.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge will display pelts, tracks, and photos of mammals native to Lower Alabama.
Alabama Audubon will offer a “build-a-bird” activity and teach guests how to use binoculars for birdwatching.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be here with Coastie the robotic tugboat to promote boating and water safety in a fun, engaging way.
Evonik will present an exciting, hands-on chemistry activity for curious minds of all ages.
Bishop State Community College will offer interactive science simulations, display preserved biological specimens and anatomical mannequins, and host mini chemistry experiments.
Mobile Baykeeper – Explore our local waterways with their interactive Watershed Table.
Honey of the Hill Apiary – A fun, educational activity all about bees and their importance.
Alabama Coastal Foundation – Learn about Alabama’s beaches and the Sea Turtle Conservation Program.
Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) – Try the Floating Raft STEM Challenge, designed for children in grades K–5.
STEM for Kids Mobile Bay – Explore Eco Magic in STEM with a hands-on solar bead activity.
Stories with Ms. Becky – Gather the kids for an engaging story time hosted by Ms. Becky, filled with fun tales that spark imagination.
Mobile Bay National Estuary Program – Try a water quality monitoring test kit activity and learn about the Fowl River Spits restoration project.
Enjoy local food vendors, and grab a bite while you explore the event!

And much more! From surprise activities to hands-on nature fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Cruise tickets are available while supplies last. Mark your calendar for a day of science, nature, and family fun.
Plan Your Visit
Don’t miss this opportunity to also stop by the Fall Plant Market and shop a vibrant selection of plants and garden-themed merchandise. We’ll even have a “plant hotel” on-site so you can check your purchases and keep them safe and cool while you enjoy the STEM Day festivities.

Date: September 20th
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Purchase Tickets
