TGC offers various special events throughout the year. Annually each spring we hold our Green Center-grown Plant Sale while each fall welcomes our Fall Fire Festival. We also hold free receptions for all our art exhibits as well as occasional Artist Talks, special presentations, and nature-based family-friendly events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CrAfternoon
Saturday, May 9
$5/person
21+ Event
1 - 4:00PM
Beading artist Yolette Brown will be guiding folks through some beading basics Saturday, May 9 from 1 - 4PM. All materials included for only $5 per person. Sign up today.
Saturday, May 9
$5/person
21+ Event
1 - 4:00PM
Beading artist Yolette Brown will be guiding folks through some beading basics Saturday, May 9 from 1 - 4PM. All materials included for only $5 per person. Sign up today.
PAST EVENTS
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Acoustic Concert Series
Monday, February 23 and Monday, March 16 7 - 9:00PM This January, February, and March will each feature different local musicians filling The Green Center's warm space with happy harmonies and terrific tunes. Each ticket secures your seat in our TGC galleries and our "help yourself" drink station including lemonade, tea, and a small selection of wine and beer. |
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Giving Back Days
Tues, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 13
Zee Bee Market in Maplewood
7270 Manchester Rd.
Maplewood, MO 63143
Stop by and shop Zee Bee Market in Maplewood between Tuesday, February 10 - Friday, February 13 and 15% on your purchase will go to TGC! Through a partnership offered by Zee Bee's Giving Back Days, Zee Bee will generously donate 15% of the proceeds from all sales to help support out nature and arts-based programming. Online sales made during those days and scheduled for pick-up are included too! You just need to make sure to include a note in the "Notes" portion that the purchase is for TGC.
On Thursday, February 12, we're co-hosting a special Sip and Shop event where you can enjoy complimentary beverages, raffles, and an in-store scavenger hunt while you shop. The store will stay open until 7:30pm that night for all your Valentine's shopping needs!
Tues, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 13
Zee Bee Market in Maplewood
7270 Manchester Rd.
Maplewood, MO 63143
Stop by and shop Zee Bee Market in Maplewood between Tuesday, February 10 - Friday, February 13 and 15% on your purchase will go to TGC! Through a partnership offered by Zee Bee's Giving Back Days, Zee Bee will generously donate 15% of the proceeds from all sales to help support out nature and arts-based programming. Online sales made during those days and scheduled for pick-up are included too! You just need to make sure to include a note in the "Notes" portion that the purchase is for TGC.
On Thursday, February 12, we're co-hosting a special Sip and Shop event where you can enjoy complimentary beverages, raffles, and an in-store scavenger hunt while you shop. The store will stay open until 7:30pm that night for all your Valentine's shopping needs!
Holiday Market
Featuring pottery, jewelry, prints, cards, & much more from local artists
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, "Happier Sale": 4 - 6:30PM
Thursday, Nov. 20 & Friday, Nov. 21, 2025: 10AM - 4PM
Beat the Black Friday crowds while doing some good with your shopping! Stop in to The Green Center during November 19-21 and shop local artists and makers, many of whom have exhibited in our galleries. Featuring pottery from Linda & Guy Sachs, prints from Connie Mueller & Jerry Pence, cards from Claudia Ruth Burris, jewelry from Rich Brooks, and so much more - this pop-up market can be your one-stop shop for local goodies for everyone on your list!
Join us during our special "Happier Sale" on Wednesday, November 19 from 4 - 6:30PM and enjoy door prizes, complimentary seasonal beverages & treats while you shop with a crackling bonfire out on the grounds*.
*weather permitting
Featuring pottery, jewelry, prints, cards, & much more from local artists
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, "Happier Sale": 4 - 6:30PM
Thursday, Nov. 20 & Friday, Nov. 21, 2025: 10AM - 4PM
Beat the Black Friday crowds while doing some good with your shopping! Stop in to The Green Center during November 19-21 and shop local artists and makers, many of whom have exhibited in our galleries. Featuring pottery from Linda & Guy Sachs, prints from Connie Mueller & Jerry Pence, cards from Claudia Ruth Burris, jewelry from Rich Brooks, and so much more - this pop-up market can be your one-stop shop for local goodies for everyone on your list!
Join us during our special "Happier Sale" on Wednesday, November 19 from 4 - 6:30PM and enjoy door prizes, complimentary seasonal beverages & treats while you shop with a crackling bonfire out on the grounds*.
*weather permitting
End of Summer Shindig!
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Help us close out summer with a celebration of some of the best parts of the hot season: LIVE music from Universal Groove Society, face-painting, carnival & yard games, ice cold beverages, park picnics, sprinkler hopping, and friendly competition! All the while enjoying the verdant gardens and engaging art galleries of The Green Center.
Tasty treats to be eaten, prizes to be won, & fun to be had! What better way to spend a September afternoon?
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025
Help us close out summer with a celebration of some of the best parts of the hot season: LIVE music from Universal Groove Society, face-painting, carnival & yard games, ice cold beverages, park picnics, sprinkler hopping, and friendly competition! All the while enjoying the verdant gardens and engaging art galleries of The Green Center.
Tasty treats to be eaten, prizes to be won, & fun to be had! What better way to spend a September afternoon?
End of Summer Shindig Highlights:
- Face Painting
- TGC Scavenger Hunt
- Self-Directed Yard Games
- Pollen Toss Game
- Garden Croquet
- Live Music by Universal Groove Society
- Carnival Games for Prizes
- Prairie Plant "Lasso"
- Wetland Duck Match
- Closing Reception for Nature in Releaf, art exhibition by Jerry Pence
- Garden-inspired Cocktails (21+ only)
- Art & Garden Guided Activities
- Buggo! Special Entry Bug-Inspired Bingo with GRAND prize of 4 VIP tickets to this year's Fall Fire Festival!