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Fairy Garden Days 2025 Fungarium: The Mushroom Museum
We’re putting the fun in fungi! Enter the magical world of mushrooms at this year’s Fairy Garden Days. The fairies are bringing us into the mycelium network this year.
Handcrafted Havens:
Community members contribute their creativity by crafting intricate houses. These miniature fairy houses nestle among the tropical foliage, forming hidden villages. Use your imagination and watch fairies flit about, gnomes peek from tiny doorways, and listen closely as each house whispers tales of imagination.
Bring your creation to the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center the last week in March and get TWO FREE TICKETS to Fairy Garden Days.
A Child’s Delight:
Picture a child’s eyes widening with wonder as they stumble upon their own creation nestled within the tiny village. It’s a true delight—an unexpected encounter with magic.
Artists and Performers:
Check out the artisans and performers who conjure this enchantment. They are the weavers of spells, the architects of whimsy.
Featured Artists & Partners!
This year, the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center (RWPBC) is abuzz with creativity as we host a delightful array of featured artists, each weaving their magic into our enchanting world. Mark your calendars! These artists’ contributions are woven into the fabric of our Fairy Garden Days. Let’s meet these talented individuals:
- Cat Riker – The fairy house architect extraordinaire! Cat’s whimsical creations will grace our gardens, inviting you to explore their tiny wonders. Imagine enchanted abodes nestled among leaves and petals, waiting for curious eyes to discover their secrets.
- Debra Balcerzak-Wilson – a local ceramicist has hand-made fungi-themed fairy houses. Stick around on Tuesdays from from 11 am to 1 pm for a demo of her work!
- Emma Phaneuf (Shickasheen Farm) – Emma, Co-Owner of Shickasheen Farm, understands the beauty of nature from seed to flower. Emma joins the decor team to enhance fairy houses by infusing magic into each creation.
- Jenny Sadler (Love of Plants) – Jenny celebrates the tiniest inhabitants of our green world. Each house she touches transforms into an intricate beauty, where leaves whisper secrets and petals bloom with wonder. Jenny’s magic extends beyond individual abodes; she weaves tiny villages, connecting these miniature communities into a tapestry of delight. Join Jenny for a paper flower making workshop on April 17!
- Jessie Jewels – An immersive mermaid artist, diving into our Botanical Center to breathe life into underwater adventures. Picture shimmering scales, hidden treasures, and the soft murmur of ocean secrets. Learn all about marine fungi from Jessie on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Kessa Halo – Talented local artist, Kessa Halo is another of the featured Fairy House architects behind our most detailed miniature collections.
- Michelle Narducci – Find artist Michelle Narducci for some whimsical face painting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and *Sundays! *No face painting on Easter, April 20.
- Mike Bryce – A Rhode Island painter whose brushstrokes bring color and life to our event. His work will be a visual feast, capturing the essence of nature and magic.
- Toe Jam Puppet Band – Live music! The fun family band for New England Kids…and their parents too!
Programming
Scavenger Hunts, Crafts & Merch!
Daily during open hours 10am-5pm
Embark on daily scavenger hunts, where every nook and cranny holds a delightful surprise. Create magical wands with textiles, weaving spells of imagination and wonder. Write a letter to a fairy, penning your wishes and dreams. And for the little ones, allow them to explore their creativity by building their own fairy house using natural building materials. And don’t forget to wander through our new merchandise! Fabulous tees from Cinder + Salt, sun protecting hats from Walleroo and lots of fun crafts from Heidi Boyd!
Private Goat Tours
Multiple weekend timeslots available!
Private experiences can be booked separately on Mondays–please email bcinformation@providenceri.gov to set it up.
Indulge in an exclusive goat adventure! Book a private goat walking tour for your family and friends and immerse yourselves in the charm of our Botanical Center’s furry celebrities: Salvador, Vincent Van Goat, and Jean Ralphio.
During this personalized experience, you’ll:
- Stroll alongside these delightful goat brothers, their hooves padding softly on the path.
- Feed these creatures little bundles of Japanese knotweed or other seasonal plans in their diet.
- Brush these gentle creatures, feeling their warmth and curiosity.
- Learn their captivating stories: how they became local legends and why they play a vital role in our Parks Department’s sustainability program.
- Get a family photo and receive a special Junior Goat ambassador badge to commemorate the experience!
Ceramic Demo
Tuesdays 11-1pm (April 15, April 22)
Debra Balcerzak-Wilson – a local ceramicist has hand-made fungi-themed fairy houses. Debra will build a brand-new fairy house from clay and take us through the glazing process for her intricate ceramics.
Fairy Wing Wednesday Parades
Wednesdays (April 16, April 23)
Calling all magical beings! Whether you’re young or young at heart, spread your wings and join us for an enchanting experience. Don your finest costume, complete with ethereal wings, and let your inner fairy, pixie, or dragon soar! Every Wednesday, our mystical garden awaits your presence. Parade through the hidden pathways, where tiny wonders await discovery. Perhaps you’ll find the sparkling gemstones nestled among the petals or catch a glimpse of the whimsical creatures that call this place home. Remember: YOU are the magic that brings our garden to life. So, dance, twirl, and immerse yourself in the wonder of Fairy Garden Days. Secret garden pop-up parades will surprise and delight throughout the day. Join us, and let the enchantment unfold!
Fairy Seed Releases!
Wednesdays and Thursdays (April 16, 17, 23, 24) at 1pm
Each seed carries the promise of life, waiting for the right moment to burst forth. Join us Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:00pm. Close your eyes. Make a wish—a whisper to the universe. And then, with reverence, release your own fairy. Watch your fairy flutter from your palm, carrying your wish on fragile wings and once she lands upon the soil, she will grow with your wishes.
Face Painting
Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays* (April 12, 16, 19, 23, 27)
*No Face Painting on Easter, April 20.
Find artist Michelle Narducci for some whimsical face painting!
Paper Flower Making Workshop
Thursday, April 17
Join fairy house architect Jenny Sadler (Love of Plants) for a paper flower making workshop! Create a bouquet that lasts throughout the seasons. Materials will be provided.
Live Music by Toe Jam Puppet Band
Fridays (April 18, April 25)
Jam out to New England’s favorite band for kids and their parents too!
Easter Bunny Hunt
April 20, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
On Easter, April 20th, we’re hosting a bunny hunt! Look for all the tiny bunnies hidden in our gardens. Remember: Bunnies stay at the Botanical Center for all to enjoy.