As the gardens at Dalnavert come back to life after their long winter slumber it’s a great time to learn about flowers! Victorian mansions like Dalnavert always had elaborate gardens filled with all kinds of beautiful plants, and each one had a different meaning. In this activity we will learn about floriography, the language of flowers, by decoding bouquets placed throughout the historic house, and then we will make our own flowers out of recycled materials.

Tickets are $5 per person (plus GST and applicable online processing fees)

About Screen-Free Sundays

Screen-Free Sundays is the first Sunday of the month April through August 2026. This family program is an opportunity for children ages 6-12 and their families to explore the Victorian era through hands-on crafts and activities. Each month, dive into a different theme and enjoy a modern take on old-fashioned and analog activities.

No children without an adult, no adults without a child. Children must be supervised at all times.
Recommended for children ages 6-12.

Ticket price includes optional self-guided exploration of the house but not a tour. Guided tours should be booked separately.

Dates and Themes:

• April 5: Natural Dyes

• May 3: Flowers

• June 7: Bugs

• July 5: To be announced

• August 2: To be announced