Think spring! Take your first peek at blooming flowers during the 21st annual Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show. Held at the RI Convention Center from Thursday, February 20th through Sunday, February 23rd, the show offers speakers, demonstrations and classic car themed garden vignettes to help you plan for the season ahead.

Check the schedule for exciting programs including ‘Heirloom Gardens of Beekman 1802’ with the Cooking Channel’s Beekman Boys, Brent & Josh, and ‘The Art of Growing Food’ with Ellen Ecker Ogden. Kids will enjoy a range of activities such as face painting, magic, story telling, and circus arts.

The show starts at 10 AM each day, and ends at 8 PM, Thursday through Saturday. On Sunday it ends at 6 PM. Advance online ticket sales end on February 12th. At the door, single day tickets cost $19 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, and $7 for children ages 6-12. Children under age 6 are free. Enjoy the show!

(Photo: James Jones)