Enjoy A Variety of Programs and Events at the Gardens
There's something for everyone at Aldridge Gardens! If you are a gardener, there are plant sales and classes on how to keep those plants healthy. For the arts lover, don't miss our Arts Alfresco series which features concerts by a variety of groups and our annual Art in the Gardens -- The Art Show for Alabama Artists.. For those who love history, fishing, dancing, dogs and birding, we've got you covered too. Come on out and enjoy!
Here is a list of classes and events for 2012
January 9 - February 24
"Illuminating 2012 - Artists Incorporated Show and Sale
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday –Friday (Gallery closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Artists Reception on Sunday, January 22, 2-4 p.m.
Free Admission. Call or check website for exception dates.
Thursday, March 1 - Friday, April 27
Loni and Cordray Parker Art Exhibit
Saturday, March 3
Arbor Day
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Sponsored by the Hoover Beautification Board
Saturday, March 3
Official State of Alabama Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, March 10
“Native Azaleas and Their Use in the Sustainable Landscape”
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: George Duquette, M.D.
$12 Garden Members/$15 Non-Members
Saturday, March 17
"Simple Spring Centerpiece Arrangements"
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Wes Hoglund, Edgar’s Bakery and Floral Designer
$40/$30 for Garden Members (includes all materials)
Pre-registration required. Workshop limited to 16
Monday-Friday, March 19-23
"Hooks in the Gardens"
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Daily Pass $5.00/Five-Day Pass $10.00
Want a fun, family-friendly, low-cost and educational activity for the kids during spring break? Look no further than “Hooks in the Gardens” sponsored this year by WZZK.
Saturday, March 24
"Paws in the Gardens"
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
$10 per dog ($3 of which benefits the Shelby County Humane Society)
Aldridge Gardens is “going to the dogs” with its 3rd Annual “Paws in the Gardens.”
