FREE Summer Evening Hours @ The US Botanic Garden 2026

Join us to immerse yourself in the lush plantings of the United States Botanic Garden with the return of special summer evening hours each third Thursday in June, July, August, and September of 2026. The Garden will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to enjoy golden hour and sunset amidst summer flowers and the USBG’s “America’s State Flowers: An America250 Celebration” exhibit along with live music. All areas of the Garden will stay open until 8 p.m. on June 18, July 16, August 27, and September 17, 2026.<br><br>In partnership with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden, local restauranteur Vintage Views will have lemonade, botanical non-alcoholic mocktails, and snacks available for purchase all four extended evenings. Local frozen treat vendor Here’s the Scoop will have ice cream and sorbet available for purchase.<br>Live music will be offered beginning at 5 p.m. each date by:<br>

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