Garden of Tomorrow Opening Festival

Garden of Tomorrow Opening Festival
Join us on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, for a vibrant weekend celebrating the opening of our new Garden of Tomorrow space! Explore a bustling market featuring 30 local artisan vendors, and enjoy delicious options from regional food trucks. The weekend will be packed with live entertainment, family activities, and interactive NBG education stations for all ages. Don’t miss spectacular live glassblowing demonstrations presented by the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio mobile hot shop. The festival opens at 10:00 AM each day.

Now is a great time to join our Garden family and enjoy the opening celebration + exclusive benefits

10:00 AM

Festival Begins / Astro DJ Starts (Ambient Instrumental)

10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Ongoing Live Glassblowing Demonstrations

11:00 AM

Live Performance: JuJu Drums (Live African Percussion)

1:00 PM

Music Transition: Astro DJ (Midday Instrumental Fill-In)

2:00 PM

Live Performance: Local Acoustic Guitarist Showcase

4:00 PM

Event Concludes for the Day / Music Concludes

10:00 AM

Festival Begins / Astro DJ Starts (Sunday Morning Chill)

10:30 AM

Ongoing Live Glassblowing Demonstrations

11:30 AM

Live Performance: Local Steel Pan / Marimba Soloist

1:30 PM

Music Transition: Astro DJ (Afternoon Instrumental Funk)

2:30 PM

Live Performance: Local Contemporary String Duo/Trio

4:00 PM

Event Concludes for the Day / Music Concludes