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McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach Offers Specials on Two May Dates

McKee celebrates Mother's Day and National Public Gardens Week with Special Offers

May 7, 2024

McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach, Florida is celebrating two days in May with special offers. 

For Mother's Day (Sunday, May 12th), McKee Botanical Garden is delighted to announce a special in honor of all mothers, grandmothers, and mothers-in-law. They invite families to enjoy a memorable day amidst nature with a Buy One Get One (BOGO) offer for Mom. With the purchase of one admission ticket, mothers accompanying their loved ones will receive complimentary admission. The Garden is open on Sunday, May 12th from noon to 5:00 pm. 

McKee Botanical Garden is also thrilled to announce its participation in National Public Gardens Week with a special on Saturday, May 18th. They invite the community to join in the celebration of botanical gardens by offering reduced admission on May 18th for $5. This is a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the 18-acre tropical oasis, home to over 10,000 native and exotic plants, including one of the state’s largest collections of water lilies. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and endorsed by The Garden Conservancy, McKee Botanical Garden is a testament to the beauty and significance of our natural world. 

Additionally, families and children can enjoy the enchanting May Pirate and Fairy Celebration on Saturday, May 18th. Activities abound, from fairy house building and games to crafts (while supplies last!) and live entertainment. Children will be delighted by the offerings of the Children’s Garden, designed to spark imagination and curiosity through interactive exploration. Highlights include the Scorpion Shipwreck in the Grand Discovery Tree, a Fairy Circle & Fairy Forest Trail, Karst Splash Pad, Waterlily Fountain, Music Maze, Bamboo Village, Blue Crab Reading Circle & Stumpery, and Sandridge and Pollinator Garden.

The Garden is open on Saturday, May 18th from 10 am to 5 pm, with the last ticket sold at 4 pm.