Week of Events
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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February 15, 2026 -Botanical Gardens of the World (Virtual)
Botanical Gardens of the World (Virtual)
(DC) (Smithsonian Associates) Indulge in a colorful midwinter escape as horticultural expert Keith Tomlinson leads a series of virtual visits that highlight the beauty of notable botanical gardens in settings as varied as Singapore, the Arizona desert, and the American Midwest. In vibrant visuals he explores how each garden has taken a unique approach to design and interpretation as they ...
Monday, February 16, 2026
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 -Pup Stroll Day at Meadowlark
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February 18, 2026 -Hillwood Tour: Preparing for Spring
Pup Stroll Day at Meadowlark
(VA) (NOVA Parks) GREAT NEWS! Now garden guests may enjoy Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with their favorite canines every Wednesday for Pup Stroll Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, during regular daytime hours, leashed dogs are welcome in the gardens. (Only service dogs are permitted on other days.) Please note: Garden admission ends at 6:30pm.
Hillwood Tour: Preparing for Spring
(DC) (Hillwood) Jarett Currin, greenhouse grower, shares a preview of Hillwood's fabulous spring and summer blooms on this thirty-minute behind-the-scenes tour of Hillwood's production greenhouse. Enjoy the warmth of the greenhouse while getting a sneak peek of plants being grown for Hillwood's beautiful spring and summer garden displays.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026 -Beyond Earth and Sky
Beyond Earth and Sky
(DC) (Hillwood) In this third program in the Great Homes and Gardens lecture series, Douglas Hamilton Jr. and Norman Barker will give a lecture on their book: Tashiding: Beyond Earth and Sky, The Gardens of Douglas & Tsognie Hamilton. The lecture will give an exquisite tour of the Hamilton property and gardens, exploring its varied influences, including the family histories and ...
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026 -Hillwood Tour: Preparing for Spring
Hillwood Tour: Preparing for Spring
(DC) (Hillwood) Jarett Currin, greenhouse grower, shares a preview of Hillwood's fabulous spring and summer blooms on this thirty-minute behind-the-scenes tour of Hillwood's production greenhouse. Enjoy the warmth of the greenhouse while getting a sneak peek of plants being grown for Hillwood's beautiful spring and summer garden displays.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
No events on this day.