Rose Weekend 2026
Schedule
Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Elizabeth Park, Hartford CT | Hartford, CT
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America’s oldest public rose garden celebrates its 122nd anniversary June 20-21.Join us for educational and family-friendly activities while experiencing the Helen S Kaman Rose Garden at the peak of its seasonal beauty. All Rose Weekend events are FREE and open to the public.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
All Day
• Plein-air Painters in the Park | Throughout Gardens
10 AM to 2 PM
• Horticultural Gardens Open Garden | Horticultural Gardens
10 AM to 2 PM
• Putnam Greenhouse Open House | Putnam Greenhouse
10 AM
• Park History and Grounds Tour with David Wilson | Meet at Flag Pole
11 AM
• Rose Garden Tour with Director of Gardens & Grounds Mark Gutzmer | Meet at Flag Pole
1 PM
• Perennial Garden Tour with Director of Gardens & Grounds Mark Gutzmer and Head Grower Ash Pierce | Meet at Flag Pole
6 to 8 PM | POETS IN THE PARK | John G. Martin Foundation Stage
• Pat Hale – 6:15 pm
• Debora Kuan – 7 pm
The Poetry Readings are sponsored by the Friends & Enemies of Wallace Stevens
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
10 AM to 2 PM
• Horticultural Gardens Open Garden | Horticultural Gardens
10 AM to 2 PM
• Putnam Greenhouse Open House | Putnam Greenhouse
11 AM
• Rose Garden Tour with Director of Gardens & Grounds Mark Gutzmer | Meet at Flag Pole
1 PM
• Perennial Garden Tour with Director of Gardens & Grounds Mark Gutzmer and Head Grower Ash Pierce | Meet at Flag Pole
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Where is it happening?
Elizabeth Park, Hartford CT, 1561 Asylum Ave,West Hartford, Connecticut, Hartford, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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