Celebrate the season with the CGC community!

This year, we’re reimagining our annual December event as the CGC Holiday Weekend. Whether you’d like to learn or make something, pick up some gifts for the gardeners in your life or just come hang out in good company, we hope you’ll be part of the celebration! Mark your calendar for November 30 to December 2, then check out the details below.

The Holiday Weekend Schedule

Our 2023 Holiday Weekend includes a mix of classes, kids’ activities and free gatherings. Our gift shop will be open throughout, with curated garden-focused gifts as well as CGC class vouchers and gift cards. There’s something for everyone!

Thursday, November 30:

• 1-3pm: Greens Gathering with Sue Sturgeon (a CGC holiday tradition! - SOLD OUT)

• 6-8pm: Mediterranean Charcuterie Boards with Kate Zaidan of Dean’s Mediterranean Imports (SOLD OUT)

Friday, December 1:

• 9-10:30am: Holiday Family Fun drop-in session (free!)

• 10am-12pm: Holiday Card Making with Alice Palmer (SOLD OUT)

• 1-3pm: Greens Gathering with Sue Sturgeon (a CGC holiday tradition! - SOLD OUT)

• 4-7pm: Holiday Open House (free!)

Saturday, December 2:

• 9-10:30am: Holiday Family Fun drop-in session (free!)

• 10am-11:30am: A Walk in the Winter Garden (SOLD OUT)

• 12-1:30pm: Herbal Tea Gifts with Meghan Henshaw (SOLD OUT)

Holiday Raffle

Thanks to our generous community, we have some wonderful raffle items you could win just by participating in our Holiday Weekend! Each time you attend an event listed above, you’ll get one raffle entry. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase additional entries: one for $1 or six for $5. You don’t need to be present to win; we’ll draw and notify winners on Monday, December 4.

White Elephant

This year, we’re trying something new: a white elephant swap! To participate, just bring a wrapped, garden-themed item in giftable condition when you stop by the Open House between 4 and 7pm on Friday, December 2. Leave your wrapped gift on the white elephant table and select a different mystery gift to take home with you.

Directions & Parking

The Civic Garden Center is located in Hauck Botanic Gardens on the corner of William Howard Taft and Reading Road. Our address is 2715 Reading Rd. You have several parking options:

• Our Green Learning Station, located at the corner of Oak Street and Reading Road (enter from Oak Street). This is the best option for those with limited mobility. There is a ramp to the right as you face the main building (brown with red trim) that leads up from the parking lot.

• Within Hauck Botanic Gardens along June Street or on one of several parking pads throughout the park

• At the former TriHealth Hand Surgery Center directly across Oak Street from the CGC (walk across Oak to our parking lot)

• On street along Oak Street

Questions?

Reach out! You can call us at (513) 221-0981 or use our online contact form.