Play and discover in our family-friendly space! Plant a seed, enjoy a story, and dive into hands-on activities from local environmentally-focused partners. Hourly programs keep our youngest guests engaged and inspired throughout the day.
The Kids Cocoon space, sponsored by Netflix House Philadelphia, will feature:

A reading nook to learn about plants and the environment
A brick building table and wall to make your own block creations
The digging station to search for (rubber!) worms

Free with your Flower Show ticket purchase.

Kids Cocoon Event Schedule

Each day, local organizations and groups will run activities for young guests.
PHS will be providing hands-on, nature-based activities from 12:00 to 4:00 each day (except for the last Sunday, which will be 12:00 to 3:00).

Saturday, Feb. 28th

10:00am to 12:30pm - Flower Coloring Activity by Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators

4:30pm to 7:00pm - Create-a-Seedball & Discover Pollinator Power (learning demonstration) by Planet Bee

Sunday, March 1st

10:00am to 12:30pm - Design a Butterfly by Pearl S. Buck International

4:30pm to 7:00pm - Healthy Watershed Habitats Hands-On Learning by
Penn State Extension

Monday, March 2nd

10:00am to 12:30pm - Healthy Watershed Habitats Hands-On Learning by Penn State Extension

4:30pm to 7:00pm - Pollinator Activity & Butterfly Wing Craft by John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Tuesday, March 3rd

10:00am to 12:30pm - Metamorphosis Mix-Up and Butterfly Craft by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

4:30pm to 7:00pm - Pollinator Activity & Butterfly Wing Craft by John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Wednesday, March 4th

10:00am to 12:30pm - Metamorphosis Mix-Up and Butterfly Craft by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

4:30pm to 7:00pm - Metamorphosis Mix-Up and Butterfly Craft by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Thursday, March 5th

10:00am to 12:30pm - Flower Sun Catchers Craft by Penn Museum

4:30pm to 7:00pm - Flower & Owl Pellet Dissections by The Franklin Institute

Friday, March 6th

10:00am to 12:30pm - Flower Sun Catchers Craft by Penn Museum

4:30pm to 7:00pm - Flower & Owl Pellet Dissections by The Franklin Institute

Saturday, March 7th

10:00am to 12:30pm - Nature Printing Activity by Mountain Laurel Montessori
4:30pm to 7:00pm - Flower Coloring Activity by Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators

Sunday, March 8th

10:00am to 12:30pm - Healthy Watershed Habitats Hands-On Learning by Penn State Extension
3:00pm to 5:00pm - Flower & Owl Pellet Dissections by The Franklin Institute