2025 Calendar of Events
Opening Day
Friday, June 20, 2025
Opening Garden Day 2025
Open House Day - details coming soon.
Free and Open to the Public
Annual Butterfly Release
Thursday, July 31, 2025
27th Annual Butterfly Release
The Annual Butterfly Release is divided into two sessions to ensure that guests can enjoy all of the activities and stroll through the park at their own pace, allowing families and individuals to come and go at their leisure during their session time.
When you check-in, you will receive your boxed butterflies to release at the park or take home. Enjoy refreshments and fun activities for all ages. This annual fundraising effort is used to support all the activities and upkeep at the park, and pays for new plantings downtown. We are excited to once again be able to share the magic of butterflies with you this season and appreciate your support. Tickets are limited and advance ticket purchase is required to attend.
Time Options:
Session I - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Session II - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
Donation $35/person 12 yrs. & older (includes one butterfly)
Free Admission for children under 12 yrs. (butterfly not included)
How to Purchase:
Use the secure Pay Pal link below. You can select the session time and the quantity of tickets.
Closer to the event, tickets will also be available at the Southwest Harbor Chamber of Commerce. We will post here when that option is available.
Junior Naturalist Program - All about Monarch Butterflies
Join our docents in observation and hands-on activities involving butterflies, caterpillars, plants, and wildlife at the Park.
Junior Naturalist Program - Butterflies of Maine
Join our docents in observation and hands-on activities involving butterflies, caterpillars, plants, and wildlife at the Park.
Barn Talk "Bring Back the Pollinators"
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Barn Talk "Bring Back the Pollinators
10 am - Barn Talk "Bring Back the Pollinators" by Master Gardener and Xerces Society Ambassador Martina Dittmar.
Stick around for the 2 pm - Monarch Tagging Demonstration
Free and Open to the Public
Wind Music at Rhoades Park
Tim Carter - Wind Music at Rhoades Park - classical clarinet favorites
Junior Naturalist Program - Tagging Monarch Butterflies
Join our docents in observation and hands-on activities involving butterflies, caterpillars, plants, and wildlife at the Park.
Junior Naturalist Program - Native Bees and You
Join our docents in observation and hands-on activities involving butterflies, caterpillars, plants, and wildlife at the Park.