Unwind after work at Chapters in the Garden, a cozy reading party at Griffin Gardens from 6–8 PM. Set among blooming flowers, you can read, enjoy a mindful activity, or simply relax in the fresh air. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and a blanket or setup to get comfortable. Chapters in the Garden takes place every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from July through September, offering the perfect midweek escape in a welcoming, serene space.

No registration required.

Celebrate the season in style at Griffin Gardens’ Annual End-of-Summer Garden Dance Party & Fundraiser! Dance among the blooms, enjoy great music, and soak up the vibrant garden atmosphere as we say goodbye to summer. This festive evening supports Griffin Gardens and helps keep our community events, art exhibitions, and garden programs thriving. Bring your friends, your energy, and your love of flowers—let’s move, mingle, and celebrate together!

Join us for a chill in-person event where creativity meets refreshment! Sip on delicious mocktails as you paint surrounded by beautiful garden vibes. No experience needed—just bring your good vibes and get ready to create some colorful memories. It's the perfect way to unwind, socialize, and let your inner artist shine. See you at Griffith Garden!

Cost: $35 (Register below)

Join us each Saturday as the garden transforms into a vibrant open-air market and gathering space in the heart of Detroit.

Start your morning with outdoor meditation or yoga surrounded by blooms, then spend the afternoon exploring all the garden has to offer. Shop fresh-cut flowers from the flower farm, visit local small business vendors, and enjoy rotating workshops ranging from gardening and herbalism to food writing and financial literacy. You might build a bouquet at the Flower Bar, participate in U-Pick, or simply stroll through the rows and connect with neighbors.

Summer Saturdays are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community — a space to support local entrepreneurs, prioritize wellness, learn something new, and experience a working flower farm in full bloom.

Come for the calm. Stay for the flowers.

Saturday schedule:

• 9 am-Meditation with Tonjie

• 10 am-Yoga with Tonjie

• 11-2 pm-Market (Vendors rotate weekly! See the latest lineup on our Instagram and Facebook)

• 11-2 pm-Workshops (Workshops rotate weekly! Check our calendar to sign up)

Unwind after work at Chapters in the Garden, a cozy reading party at Griffin Gardens from 6–8 PM. Set among blooming flowers, you can read, enjoy a mindful activity, or simply relax in the fresh air. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and a blanket or setup to get comfortable. Chapters in the Garden takes place every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from July through September, offering the perfect midweek escape in a welcoming, serene space.

No registration required.

Full Moon & Mocktails

Join us to celebrate the full moon. Enjoy herbal mocktails, gentle yoga, and space to slow down, reset, and connect.

Bring a plant or book to swap, and explore handmade herbal goodies to take a little magic home. Come solo or with a friend everyone is welcome. 

Cost: Free (Click the link below to register)

Botanical Illustration Workshop

This workshop combines the mindfulness practice of nature observation with artistic expression. We will explore the garden with a keen eye while learning simple drawing and painting techniques that enable you to translate the bountiful botanical beauty into unique artwork. No prior experience needed - just bring your curiosity and an open mind! With experienced Teaching Artist Stephanie Mae as your guide - get ready to immerse yourself in the world of botanical illustration and leave feeling refreshed and inspired. 

*all supplies provided

*all ages welcome

Cost: Suggested Donation $10-20 (Register below)

Join us each Saturday as the garden transforms into a vibrant open-air market and gathering space in the heart of Detroit.

Start your morning with outdoor meditation or yoga surrounded by blooms, then spend the afternoon exploring all the garden has to offer. Shop fresh-cut flowers from the flower farm, visit local small business vendors, and enjoy rotating workshops ranging from gardening and herbalism to food writing and financial literacy. You might build a bouquet at the Flower Bar, participate in U-Pick, or simply stroll through the rows and connect with neighbors.

Summer Saturdays are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community — a space to support local entrepreneurs, prioritize wellness, learn something new, and experience a working flower farm in full bloom.

Come for the calm. Stay for the flowers.

Saturday schedule:

• 9 am-Meditation (Reiki infused Sound bath) with Famika

• 10 am-Boxing for beginners with Theresa (To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginners-boxing-class-griffin-gardens-tickets-1988691632206?aff=oddtdtcreator)

• 11-2 pm-Market (Vendors rotate weekly! See the latest lineup on our Instagram and Facebook)

• 11-2 pm-Workshops (Workshops rotate weekly! Check our calendar to sign up)

Discover the powerful connection between the medicinal and magical properties of herbs in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn how common herbs can be used in simple, effective rituals for everyday life. You’ll leave with practical knowledge, deeper insight on how the medicinal properties of herbs are key to understanding their spriitual and magical uses. You'll leave receipes and tips for everyday wellness and magic.

Cost: $25 (Click the link below to register)

Join us each Saturday as the garden transforms into a vibrant open-air market and gathering space in the heart of Detroit.

Start your morning with outdoor meditation or yoga surrounded by blooms, then spend the afternoon exploring all the garden has to offer. Shop fresh-cut flowers from the flower farm, visit local small business vendors, and enjoy rotating workshops ranging from gardening and herbalism to food writing and financial literacy. You might build a bouquet at the Flower Bar, participate in U-Pick, or simply stroll through the rows and connect with neighbors.

Summer Saturdays are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community — a space to support local entrepreneurs, prioritize wellness, learn something new, and experience a working flower farm in full bloom.

Come for the calm. Stay for the flowers.

Saturday schedule:

• 9 am-Meditation (Community Reiki) with Carmen

• 10 am-Yoga with Mercedes

• 11-2 pm-Market (Vendors rotate weekly! See the latest lineup on our Instagram and Facebook)

• 11-2 pm-Workshops (Workshops rotate weekly! Check our calendar to sign up)

Unwind after work at Chapters in the Garden, a cozy reading party at Griffin Gardens from 6–8 PM. Set among blooming flowers, you can read, enjoy a mindful activity, or simply relax in the fresh air. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and a blanket or setup to get comfortable. Chapters in the Garden takes place every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from July through September, offering the perfect midweek escape in a welcoming, serene space.

No registration required.

This Stamped Tote Bag workshop will take place during our Summer Saturdays market! Participants will be making stamped Tote bags using plants and pigments. Faciliated by artist and DIYer, DaTrice Clark particpants will create one of a kind stamps to customize their tote bags. All ages are welcome but minors are required to be accompanied by an adult.

Cost-$10

To purchase a ticket click the link below!

Join us each Saturday as the garden transforms into a vibrant open-air market and gathering space in the heart of Detroit.

Start your morning with outdoor meditation or yoga surrounded by blooms, then spend the afternoon exploring all the garden has to offer. Shop fresh-cut flowers from the flower farm, visit local small business vendors, and enjoy rotating workshops ranging from gardening and herbalism to food writing and financial literacy. You might build a bouquet at the Flower Bar, participate in U-Pick, or simply stroll through the rows and connect with neighbors.

Summer Saturdays are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community — a space to support local entrepreneurs, prioritize wellness, learn something new, and experience a working flower farm in full bloom.

Come for the calm. Stay for the flowers.

Saturday schedule:

• 9 am-Meditation with Sharde

• 10 am-Beginner Boxing with Theresa (To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginners-boxing-class-griffin-gardens-tickets-1988691632206?aff=oddtdtcreator)

• 11-2 pm-Market (Vendors rotate weekly! See the latest lineup on our Instagram and Facebook)

• 11-2 pm-Workshops (Workshops rotate weekly! Check our calendar to sign up)

(The date has been postponed to the 9th of August) and because of that a few more tickets are available). Click the link below to join us.

Step into the charm of Griffin Gardens for an elegant Garden Tea Party. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon from 1–3 PM surrounded by blooming flowers and peaceful garden paths. Sip on five locally grown teas and two tea-infused wines while savoring a full-course meal, all set in a relaxed, picturesque outdoor space. This is the perfect way to connect with friends, celebrate special moments, or simply treat yourself to an afternoon of beauty and flavor.

Click the link below to purchase tickets!

Enjoy a fun hands-on experience where you'll learn the art of flower pressing! You'll be guided step-by-step to create beautiful, lasting flower art. In this workshop, you’ll create and decorate your own flower press book while learning how to properly press and preserve flowers. You’ll take home a unique and personalized flower press and the skills to continue pressing and crafting at home. All materials provided. Just bring your creativity and love of flowers!

Cost: $12 (Click the link below to register)

Join us each Saturday as the garden transforms into a vibrant open-air market and gathering space in the heart of Detroit.

Start your morning with outdoor meditation or yoga surrounded by blooms, then spend the afternoon exploring all the garden has to offer. Shop fresh-cut flowers from the flower farm, visit local small business vendors, and enjoy rotating workshops ranging from gardening and herbalism to food writing and financial literacy. You might build a bouquet at the Flower Bar, participate in U-Pick, or simply stroll through the rows and connect with neighbors.

Summer Saturdays are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community — a space to support local entrepreneurs, prioritize wellness, learn something new, and experience a working flower farm in full bloom.

Come for the calm. Stay for the flowers.

Saturday schedule:

• 9 am-Reiki Infused Soundbath with Famika

• 10 am-Yoga with Danisha

• 11-2 pm-Market (Vendors rotate weekly! See the latest lineup on our Instagram and Facebook)

• 11-2 pm-Workshops (Workshops rotate weekly! Check our calendar to sign up)

Unwind after work at Chapters in the Garden, a cozy reading party at Griffin Gardens from 6–8 PM. Set among blooming flowers, you can read, enjoy a mindful activity, or simply relax in the fresh air. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and a blanket or setup to get comfortable. Chapters in the Garden takes place every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from July through September, offering the perfect midweek escape in a welcoming, serene space.

No registration required.

Uncover the basics of astrology in a fun, easy to understand way as we break down the zodiac signs, birth charts, and how the cosmos influences your everyday life. 

Cost: Free (Click the link below to register)

Join us each Saturday as the garden transforms into a vibrant open-air market and gathering space in the heart of Detroit.

Start your morning with outdoor meditation or yoga surrounded by blooms, then spend the afternoon exploring all the garden has to offer. Shop fresh-cut flowers from the flower farm, visit local small business vendors, and enjoy rotating workshops ranging from gardening and herbalism to food writing and financial literacy. You might build a bouquet at the Flower Bar, participate in U-Pick, or simply stroll through the rows and connect with neighbors.

Summer Saturdays are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community — a space to support local entrepreneurs, prioritize wellness, learn something new, and experience a working flower farm in full bloom.

Come for the calm. Stay for the flowers.

Saturday schedule:

• 9 am-Meditation (Community Reiki) with Carmen

• 10 am-Afrobeat fitness with Ada

• 11-2 pm-Market (Vendors rotate weekly! See the latest lineup on our Instagram and Facebook)

• 11-2 pm-Workshops (Workshops rotate weekly! Check our calendar to sign up)

One garden, eight couples, one elopement experience.

Couples looking for an alternative to the courthouse wedding are welcomed to join us at Griffin Gardens for a communal wedding. Click the link below for more info!

Are you craving community practices that allow us to imagine better worlds? What do we have to gain from creative, collaborative processes?

Join us for a workshop where we will make art and discuss what it means to work together towards a shared goal of collective liberation.

Facilitated by environmental educator, writer, and artist, Emma Belanger, M.Ed., this workshop will provide a space for folks to share their ideas, experiences, and craft with one another. Welcome to ALL skill levels (everyone is an artist!), our goal will be to create something beautiful together while learning from one another about how we build the future we want to live in: where we care for our neighbors, hold one another accountable, and have our material, emotional, social, and spiritual needs met.

While some art supplies will be provided, feel free to bring your favorite materials and mediums to work with.

Cost: Free (Click the link below to register)

Join us each Saturday as the garden transforms into a vibrant open-air market and gathering space in the heart of Detroit.

Start your morning with outdoor meditation or yoga surrounded by blooms, then spend the afternoon exploring all the garden has to offer. Shop fresh-cut flowers from the flower farm, visit local small business vendors, and enjoy rotating workshops ranging from gardening and herbalism to food writing and financial literacy. You might build a bouquet at the Flower Bar, participate in U-Pick, or simply stroll through the rows and connect with neighbors.

Summer Saturdays are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and rooted in community — a space to support local entrepreneurs, prioritize wellness, learn something new, and experience a working flower farm in full bloom.

Come for the calm. Stay for the flowers.

Saturday schedule:

• 9 am-Meditation with Chantele

• 10 am- Pilates with Kristen

• 11-2 pm-Market (Vendors rotate weekly! See the latest lineup on our Instagram and Facebook)

• 11-2 pm-Workshops (Workshops rotate weekly! Check our calendar to sign up)

An annual outdoor art exhibition held since 2021. Set among blooming flowers, buzzing pollinators, and winding garden paths, this event showcases local artists—many exhibiting for the first time. Visitors can explore original artwork, meet the artists, and purchase pieces in a welcoming, open-air gallery where creativity and community bloom together. Curated by Mariah Mitchell and Simone Bryant.

Click the link below to apply!