# Green Friday Free Day at California Botanic Garden

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free (reserve a ticket)
- Organizer: California Botanic Garden
- Official page: https://www.calbg.org/event/free-day-green-friday-2026
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Free general admission on the day after Thanksgiving, with a limited number of free tickets to reserve in advance; tickets are good all day. The Grow Native Nursery is open 9 am to 4 pm.

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