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 | Space limited
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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.
Saturday, June 3
Handbuilding in Clay with Kate RobertsTo register, click one of the links above OR explore all of the Dixon's classes and workshops by clicking the button below.
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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
In partnership with Cazateatro.
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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
Sprouts will not be continuing after December 31, 2022.
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Youth Workshops
ages 10-13
The Dixon now has special workshops for ages 10-13!
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Saturdays, April 29 and May 6
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Food Truck Fridays
all ages
Enjoy lunch in the Dixon gardens from a variety of local food trucks.
April 7: Dim Sum MemApril 14: Good Groceries
April 21: Cousins Maine Lobster
April 28: Dim Sum Mem
May 5: Millie's Garden
May 12: Yippie Trippie & The Porkstars
May 19: El Mero Taco
May 26: Good Groceries
June 2: Tigerque
June 6: Cousins Maine Lobster
June 16: Yippie Trippie & The Porkstars
June 23: Sips and Sammies
June 30: Good Groceries
Park and Cherry, the museum café, will be open with its spring menu, including beer and wine. Tropical Island Smoothies food truck will be available every Friday!
*food trucks are subject to change, follow us on social media for updates
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!