What an absolutely magical time we had with you and your kids this past Christmas season! You are all such special families, and we cannot thank you enough for coming out to make memories! Whether it was with us for our Christmas kids’ craft workshops, Christmas Santa’s play area, shopping, or visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, it meant the world to us that you chose Ebert’s!
As we certainly have all had lots of indoor time lately with the cold temperatures, we are now dreaming (and let’s face it, we have been), of spring! Bring on February so we get closer to March and April and …...PLANTING!
Here is an exciting rundown of what’s to come in the line of Kids’ events for the spring of 2026……
*Kid’s Corner in the Fieldhouse Greenhouse will feature new activities to hop on over for! Some of the activities will include “Frog & Flower” Grab & Go pots (to purchase and take home to have your little one’s design and plant it), scavenger hunts to do as you shop together, a book nook, tree frog activity, and more! Make sure you stop over to this area and spend a little time together! ** Please click here for more details!
*Kid’s Village will have a fun farm theme with ideas on how to plant various gardens, a cute play barn, school, miniature house, little barn, and a sandbox to help foster creative play! Pack a lunch and bring some favorite toys to visit in this cozy part of the village for a little longer!
*Earth Day Weekend Kid’s Activity Hours will be 10 am -3 pm Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th, in the Field House Greenhouse Kid’s Corner! Come out and plant, go on a scavenger hunt, and view the Earth Day Writing Challenge entries from local 3rd & 4th grade students! **Please click here for more fun details!
*Ebert’s Earth Day Writing Challenge has been going on for over three decades! Each year, we look forward to all of the creative and thoughtful entries! This contest is open to students in the 3rd & 4th grades to foster thinking skills and enhance their ideas on creating a healthier tomorrow! Entries can be turned in as an essay or poem, now through the due date deadline, Friday, April 17th. If your child’s 3rd or 4th-grade classroom has never experienced this contest before, we encourage you to participate as we celebrate our very special 50th Anniversary year of Ebert’s Greenhouse Village! An extra prize (a surprise) will be awarded in honor of our anniversary to the top winner overall! **Please click here for rules, prize details, and important information on turning in entries!
*Ebert’s Annual Spring Coloring Contest (Ages 2-10) has been a tradition at Ebert’s since the 90’s! That’s a lot of years of coloring fun, but even more so, planting with the winners’ fun! The top winner of each age division will have the chance to come out to Ebert’s to plant a themed garden to take home. Our favorite parts are fostering creativity together, learning about plants and their care, and having the winners pick their very own special theme! We love meeting all the families and sharing in this special time! **Please click here for all of the contest details/printable coloring sheet! Ongoing now through Friday, June 5th!
What if you want to get digging in the dirt beforehand with your kids? Here are some fun ideas, some of which you may have tried, and some of which might be new….
Peek-A-Boo I See You Planted Seed Cups- Use clear jars or plastic cups, potting soil, seeds that are fast growing (think large seeds as they sprout quickly with more visible roots), and water/spray bottle. Seeds that work great are sunflowers, lettuce, peas, and more! When planting, make sure to press the seed against the side of the cup so your kids can see how the roots are growing. Make sure to label the name of the seed and the date it was planted!
Plantable Cones-Use plain waffle cones, soil, and seeds to plant flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, or sunflowers! Plant one to two seeds and mist with water, placing them by a sunny window! It’s fun to plant when it warms up since the cone is biodegradable and can go directly in the ground!
Paint & Plant- It’s fun for kids to paint miniature terra cotta pots, tin cans, egg cartons, or yogurt cups to design before planting starter seeds!
Miniature Fairy/Theme Garden-Plant a small basket or shallow tray, gather small succulent plants or mosses, and tiny toys to make the perfect storytelling container!
As always, we look forward to seeing all of you again in April (April 15th is opening Day…hurray!), and making more memories in 2026! Our event pages and newsletters will have updates on all of the 50th anniversary of Ebert’s Greenhouse Village plans, so make sure to stay tuned!
Spring blessings, everyone!
All of your friends at Ebert’s Greenhouse Village (including Todd and Copper)
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