67°An Experience Designed by Nature
Northwest Indiana’s premiere outdoor venue for weddings, corporate retreats, live events, or just a quick escape from the chaos of modern life.
Upcoming Community Events
Summer Symphony Spectacular Presented by the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will present its “Summer Symphony Spectacular” concert at Friendship Botanic Gardens on Sunday, August 21st from 7-9 PM. Tickets are $30/person; children ages 12 and under are free.
Drag Show & Disco Night (18+)
Come and enjoy an evening beginning with a fantastic group of drag kings and queens to entertain you, followed by dancing to your favorite disco tunes! Put on your 70’s outfit and boogie shoes! Doors open at 6, drag show begins at 7, and disco to follow!
Live from New York: The Uptown Boys
Live from Broadway, New York! The Swagger of Jersey Boys meets the legendary songbook of Billy Joel in two epic nights of entertainment at Friendship Botanic Gardens. Featuring two nights of entertainment: Thursday, July 28th from 7-9 PM and Friday, July 29th from 7-9 PM.
COUNTLESS WAYS TO EXPERIENCE NATURE ALONE OR WITH FRIENDS
Children's Garden
Exercise your child’s body and mind
Walking Trails
More than 3 miles of paved trails
Furry Friends
Bring your pet along for a walk
Fishing
Snag trout or salmon in Trail Creek
Cross Country Skiing
Miles of snowy paved trails
Birdwatching
The Gardens…it’s for the birds (too)
The wedding you’ve been dreaming about
With over 100 acres of landscaped and wooded areas for you and your guests to enjoy, weddings at The Gardens are truly magical.
Our wedding professionals take care of all of the details so you can focus on creating lasting memories.
Open to the public May 1st through October 31st
Hours
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
Monday: Closed to the public
Open weekends in November 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT on days above 45° with no precipitation
The place for outdoor gatherings
Whether you’re interested in hosting your own private event or joining us for one of our highly regarded community events, The Gardens is Northwest Indiana’s destination for gatherings inspired by nature.
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Corporate Sponsors
We’re honored to receive support from our generous friends in the local business community!
Exclusive Access for Members
Members of The Gardens take advantage of unlimited year-round admission, World-class trout and salmon fishing on Trail Creek, discounts to over 200 American Horticultural Society Gardens, and much more.
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