Nov. 13, 2009
Members’ Event: Holiday Decorating with Dr. Patricia Raven. Learn the latest ideas for festive holiday décor. 11 a.m. Shoenberg Theater. Free for Garden members and their guests. (314) 577-5118. Learn more.

Dec. 2, 2009
Members' Event: Gardenland Express Evening. An exclusive members-only evening viewing of the 2009 “Gardenland Express” holiday flower and train show.
5 to 8 p.m. Ridgway Visitor Center. Free for Garden members. (314) 577-5118.

Dec. 5, 2009
Members’ Event: Breakfast with Santa.
Garden members can visit with Santa as he makes his yearly stop at the Garden. Bring a pair of mittens or a child’s hat to donate to charity. Seatings available at 8 a.m., 8:45 a.m., and 9:30 a.m. Sassafras cafe. $16 per person; children ages two and under free. Advance reservations required: RSVP online or call (314) 577-9570. For more information,visit the Breakfast with Santa web page or call (314) 577-5154.

Dec. 12, 2009
Members’ Event: Holiday Concert. Join the annual holiday sing-along. 11 a.m. Shoenberg Theater. Free for Garden members and their guests. (314) 577-5154.

Feb. 20, 2010
Young Friends present Trivia Night – Garden Style. Join the Young Friends of the Missouri Botanical Garden for an evening of food, fun and general trivia. Light buffet dinner provided; cash bar. Please, no outside food or drink. Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia begins at 7 p.m. Monsanto Hall, upper level of the Ridgway Visitor Center. $300 for a table of 10. Seating is limited and advance registration required; (314) 577-9532.

May 21, 2010
Climatron and Cocktails, presented by the Young Friends of the Garden. 6 p.m. Details TBA.

June 18, 2010
Midsummer Night’s Dance. Celebrate good times with an evening of great food and lively music. 7 p.m. Spink Pavilion. Details TBA. Advance reservations required; (314) 577-9570 or www.mobot.org/membership. For more information, call (314) 577-5154. For a complete list of members’ events, visit www.mobot.org/membership/events.asp.

Aug. 27, 2010
Be a Kid Again, presented by the Young Friends of the Garden. 6 p.m. Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden. Details TBA.

Oct. 15, 2010
Fest-of-Ale, presented by the Young Friends of the Garden. Enjoy appetizers, beer, and live music under the stars with the Young Friends of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Monsanto Hall, upper level of Ridgway Visitor Center and outdoors on Spoehrer Plaza. 6 p.m. Details TBA.

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