MLK Day 2025 - Free Day

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Monday January 20

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8:00 AM  –  5:00 PM

California Botanic Garden celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service and fight for justice with free admission on Monday, January 20, 2024.

A limited number of free tickets are available for public general admission. Members may enter the Garden without a reservation by simply presenting their membership card at the Admissions Kiosk. 

When you arrive:

After parking, please visit our Admissions Kiosk and provide your e-tickets.

By entering the Garden, you are agreeing to our guidelines for your safety and for the safety of others. 

Last entry is at 4:30 PM.

When you leave:

All guests must depart the Garden by 5 PM.

Please Note: 

On busy days, the main parking lot at CalBG may become full. Additional parking is available along North College Ave. south of the Garden gates. 

If you or another person in your party is not feeling well, please visit at another time. 

Water fountains are available at the Restroom facilities.  

Picnicking in the Garden is not allowed. We have a few picnic tables available in the parking lot. 

The Administration Building and Horticultural Complex are closed to visitors. Restrooms can be found in the SoCal Gardens and north Mesa Gardens. 

For the safety of our valuable Living Collections, CalBG does not allow dogs or other pets to enter the Garden, with the exception of service animals. 

Please refrain from running, riding bikes, leaving pathways, and flying drones while on Garden grounds.

By purchasing a ticket(s), you acknowledge that you understand and will abide by the guidelines set forth above.

Want to receive free admission every day? Become a CalBG member! Click here to learn more.

Enjoy your visit!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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