Garden Day takes place on 18 October 2026, giving nature lovers the perfect excuse to spend time outdoors, explore beautiful gardens and try something new. If you’re looking for Garden Day events in and around Cape Town, you’ll find plenty of ways to celebrate, from family-friendly activities and garden experiences to hands-on flower workshops across Cape Town and the surrounding Winelands.
Whether you’re looking for a family day out, a creative workshop or a chance to explore a beautiful garden, here are seven Garden Day events in Cape Town and nearby areas to add to your plans.
1. Celebrate Garden Day at Norval Foundation, Tokai
Time: 10:00–16:00
Price: R250 per adult; children enter free
Norval Foundation is bringing together art, nature and family-friendly entertainment for a full day of Garden Day activities. Explore the sculpture garden, join a flower crown workshop or let the little ones enjoy creative activities and face painting.
There will also be live performances, a Jungle Theatre show, food trucks and picnic options from Atelier Café. Adult tickets include a tasting of three Simonsig wines, making this a lovely option for a spring day out with friends or family.
2. Discover Garden Day at Babylonstoren
Time: 09:00–15:00
Price: R190 per person; garden members enter free and children under 18 enter free
If you’re happy to venture into the Winelands, Babylonstoren offers a Garden Day celebration centred on the theme of edible treasures. The farm’s productive garden takes centre stage, with edible flowers, fragrant herbs, berries and seasonal produce inspiring this year’s activities.
Create a flower crown with an edible twist, wander through the garden pathways and enjoy live music as you explore. There will also be opportunities to sample Babylonstoren treats, olive oil and wines, alongside fun activities for younger visitors.
3. Explore the Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden in Stellenbosch
Time: 08:30–14:00
Price: R280 per adult; R160 for students and South African pensioners; children under 18 enter free
The Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden in Stellenbosch offers a chance to experience art and nature in one beautiful setting.
Explore the garden at your own pace or join a guided tour at 10:00. A complimentary flower crown station will be set among the Dombeya rotundifolia trees, also known as Bushveld Bride, which are in bloom around this time. Barista coffee, tea and homemade cakes will also be available at the Old Storeroom.
Pre-booking is required, so make arrangements before setting off.
4. Get creative at the Spring Flower Workshop with Veld & Sea
Time: 11:00–14:00
Price: R950 per person
Want to do more than admire the flowers? The Spring Flower Workshop with Veld & Sea invites you to immerse yourself in seasonal blooms through a hands-on experience on the Cape Peninsula.
The workshop includes a garden walk, an introduction to edible flowers, botanical drinks, guided flower crown making and a flower-inspired spring lunch. You’ll also receive edible flower notes and recipes to take home, giving you inspiration to experiment with flowers beyond the workshop.
5. Discover the Werf Food Garden at Boschendal
Time: 10:00–14:00
Price: R600 per adult; R50 for children under 12
Make a day of it in the Winelands with a visit to Boschendal. Its Garden Day experience focuses on the Werf Food Garden and the ways regenerative growing practices can help nurture the land.
Explore five hands-on stations that take you through the journey from waste to soil, soil to life, and seed to bloom. Each station offers an opportunity to learn more about the people, plants and natural processes that help gardens thrive. Visitors will also receive keepsakes from the different experiences to take home.
6. Try a flower-pressing workshop at Backyard Café
Time: 10:00–12:30
Price: R1,300 per person
If you’d love to take a little piece of Garden Day home with you, consider the flower-pressing workshop at Backyard Café.
The experience includes a grounding meditation, seasonal flowers to press, refreshments and an A5 VELT flower press to take home. You’ll learn about the history of flower pressing, how to prepare and preserve blooms, and different ways to use your finished pressings.
7. Enjoy a Garden Day lunch at The Homestead
Time: 11:00–15:00
Price: Confirm with the venue
For a Garden Day celebration centred on food and good company, The Homestead is hosting a spring-inspired lunch in its garden.
Enjoy a seasonal menu, make your own flower crown and listen to live music while spending the afternoon with friends or family. With limited bookings available, it’s worth contacting the venue to confirm availability and pricing before making plans.
Bring Garden Day home
Not heading to an event this Garden Day? You can celebrate right at home! Spend some time in your garden, enjoy a picnic on the lawn or get friends and family together.
If your outdoor space needs a little attention before the celebrations, Sweepsouth’s Outdoor services can help with garden maintenance and cleaning areas like patios, courtyards and garden paths. That way, you can spend less time getting everything ready and more time enjoying the outdoors.
Whether you’re celebrating at home or exploring Garden Day events in Cape Town, it’s all about making time to enjoy nature.
Happy Garden Day from Sweepsouth!
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