Nerd Out in the Garden 2026
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 14, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST
November 14th 2026 from 5pm to 9pm
Location
California Botanic Garden
Fees/Admission
Tickets for Nerd Out at the Garden are $25 for Adults, $20 for Seniors or Students, and $10 for Children (ages 3-12), and free for under 3. Visit our website https://www.calbg.org/event/nerd-out-at-the-garden-2026
Contact Information
Lauren Stoebel
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Description
California Botanic Garden and Cosplay for Science are teaming up to present the 3rd annual Nerd Out at the Garden on Saturday, November 14th from 5:00-9:00 PM. This nerdy extravaganza invites pop culture enthusiasts, nature nerds, game players, and cosplayers to indulge in an evening of nature inspired fun for all ages throughout the Garden grounds.
The evening’s adventures will include: a nature in pop culture trivia game, a pop-up museum from the nerdy educators at Cosplay for Science and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, a board game extravaganza featuring nature-themed games for all ages, nerdy science talks from Nerd Nite OC, a cosplay photo station and contest (with prizes!), nature night walks, creative crafts, a “side quest” native plant challenge that will have you exploring throughout the Garden, food trucks, vendors, and more!
