ORLANDO, Fla. — The event features seasonal botanical displays, autumn foliage and a slate of community events held across the 50-acre grounds.
Established in 1961, Leu Gardens spans 50 acres and includes more than 40 plant displays and collections.
The autumn programming includes the Garden Chicken Hunt, an interactive scavenger hunt with hidden chicken figures placed throughout the grounds.
Visitors can also buy seasonal items at the Foxtail Marketplace Café or purchase treats from Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream while visiting the gardens.
Admission and parking
General admission to the gardens is $15 for adults and $10 for children under age 18.
Admission is free for children 3 and under, active military personnel and garden members.
Parking is free, and the property is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Fall events at Leu Gardens
The fall lineup opened with Craft Day on Sept. 12.
Science Saturday is scheduled for Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature interactive science demonstrations.
Movie Night will take place Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. with an outdoor film screening.
Free Admission Day, presented by Orlando Health, will be held Oct. 5 and Nov. 2.
On both dates, the Orange County Library System will present Story Time at 10 a.m. for infants through preschool-aged children.
A ticketed Jazz & Blues Concert featuring Central Florida musicians is scheduled for Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
Dog Day returns on Halloween
Leu Gardens will hold Dog Day on Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., allowing leashed dogs on the grounds.
Dog Day includes a Doggie Boutique with pet vendors from 9 a.m. to noon and three Hall-O-Ween Canine Contests beginning at 10 a.m.
The seasonal events and autumn foliage displays will run through Nov. 2.
Additional details and tickets for special events are available through the Gardens website.
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