Sunflower Spectacular

One of Boston's closest sunflower fields is back! The third-annual Sunflower Spectacular features 12 varieties of blooms in the 36-acre Garden at Elm Bank. Experience the flowers of summer through beautiful display gardens and take sunflowers home with you! 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 Plan your spring trip to one of Boston's closest sunflower fields (less than 20 miles from Downtown!). Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required. Tickets are on sale for August 14 through August 23 Entries from 10am-5pm Sun-Thu and 10am-4pm Fri-Sat Admission: $5 for MHS members $20 for Adults $10 for Kids (3-17) Children 2 and under are free Tickets include access to the display area, 3 pick-your-own stems, and access to the 36-acre Garden at Elm Bank, currently in peak bloom with hundreds of perennial flowers and seasonal displays. The formal Italianate Garden displays panicle hydrangeas within copper beech hedges, the summery wildflower meadow creates a pollinator paradise with cosmos and milkweed, and Weezie’s Garden for Children invites exploration through its pollinator patch and sensory garden. Through educational programming like Sunflower Spectacular, Massachusetts Horticultural Society advances the art and science of horticulture to help people lead healthier and happier lives. MHS looks forward to welcoming thousands of guests to experience firsthand the joy of horticulture throughout the Garden Season (April 1-November 24, 2026).

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