Youth & Families
Plant a Passion for Art
Experience the arts and horticulture through engaging multigenerational programming. The Dixon offers something for everybody!
Ongoing Programs
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Mini Masters
Ages 2-4
This parent-child workshop encourages toddlers to explore shape, texture, color, and other sensory possibilities by making art and exploring the gardens. Each week offers a fun learning experience for you and your child.
Registration required | space limited
Members: free | Non-members: $8
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Kaleidoscope Club
Ages 5-9
Each week, participants will enjoy an art or horticulture project that sparks creativity and critical thinking.
Registration required | Space limitedMembers: free | Non-members: $8
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Kids in the Garden
Ages 7-10
This fun, hands-on gardening workshop teaches kids the basics about horticulture and the flora around them. Supplies are provided.
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Registration is required, and space is limited.
Free to attend.
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Teen Workshop
Ages 14-18
This new teen program follows a different theme in each workshop while exploring materials, techniques, and careers in art. Recommended for ages 14-18.
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Project Pop-up!
All Ages
Pop into the Dixon for a pop-up like no other! Each month, participants explore a new part of the Dixon with an inspiring project for all ages. Supplies are provided.
Drop-In Program
Free
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Toddler Toolkit
Use these guide to experience sounds in the Dixon gardens with your tiny tot!
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¡Viva el Teatro! Bilingual Theater with Cazateatro
all ages
Theater is more than entertainment; it reflects our world. Join Cazateatro to explore fun bilingual theater activities for the whole family. This is your chance to practice Español!
Drop-in program | Supplies included
Free to attend.
In partnership with Cazateatro.
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Tours at Two
all ages
Enjoy a tour of a current exhibition led by knowledgeable docents or friendly staff.
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Girl Scout Badges at the Dixon
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens and Girl Scouts Heart of the South have teamed up to make it easy to earn a variety of badges at the Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette levels. Your troop will have fun learning about subjects ranging from painting to gardening while enjoying everything the Dixon has to offer.
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Sprouts
12-24 months
This interactive program for toddlers and their caregivers explores all the senses.
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Drop-in program
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Food Truck Fridays
all ages
Visit the Dixon Fridays through September for lunch and enjoy one of the featured food trucks and explore the gardens and museum.
May 27: Sips and Sammies and Zio Matto Gelato
June 3: Good Groceries Mobile Diner
June 10: Cousins Maine Lobster and Zio Matto Gelato
June 17: Fuel Food Truck and MemPops
June 24: Smurfey's Smokehouse
July 1: Eat At Eric's Grill
July 8: Sips and Sammies
July 15: The Best of The Wurst
July 22: Cousins Maine Lobster
July 29: Stickem Food Truck
August 5: Soi #9
August 12: Diamond Dave's
August 19: Eat At Eric's Grill
August 26: Stickem Food Truck
September 2: Soi #9
September 9: The Best of The Wurst
September 16: Cousins Maine Lobster
September 23: El Mero Taco
September 30: Diamond Dave's
Generously sponsored by Jim Keras Subaru.
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Additional Activities
Family Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a challenge? Discover the Dixon with a fun scavenger hunt!
Toddler Tool Kit
Use this guide to explore colors and sounds in the Dixon gardens with your tiny tot!