Sycamore Hill Gardens is located
at 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus.
Grass parking available – no pets please!

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Stroll the gardens with family and friends!

Bring the family to Sycamore Hill Gardens in Marcellus for a one-of-a-kind, outdoor garden experience like no other! The Garden Tour is a not-to-be-missed spring event in Central New York. For many it’s a yearly tradition and for newcomers, the gardens are awe-inspiring. At this self-guided event, you can stroll the lawns and paths through 40+ acres of vibrant gardens, with amazing sights and surprises around every turn. Bring a picnic lunch, find a cozy spot, and soak up the afternoon sunshine by the pond at this fun family day full of exploration and wonder around every turn.

All garden tour proceeds benefit Baltimore Woods Nature Center in its mission of connecting communities and nature in wisdom and wonder, both at the Baltimore Woods nature preserve and across Central New York thanks to Sycamore Hill Gardens, our Sponsoring Host.

Mother’s Day Garden Tour
at Sycamore Hill Gardens
Sunday, May 10, 2026
10am-4pm

All event questions should be directed to 315-673-1350 or [email protected]. This webpage will provide the most up to date information for Sunday’s event through the weekend.

PRESALE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!

DAY OF TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT (Updated 5/10 @ 2:35pm)

Day-of ticket sale prices:

Individual ticket (ages 9 & up): $20

Max cost per family: $75

Kids 8 and under are always free!

IMPORTANT PARKING & EVENT INFORMATION FOR PRE-SALE TICKETHOLDERS (Updated 5/8/26)

All on-site parking is in a grass field across the road from the main gardens. Since it has been a very wet few weeks, it is quite muddy and parking areas are restricted. If you are a pre-sale ticketholder and plan to park at the gardens, we recommend all-wheel drive vehicles and encourage carpooling to reduce the number of cars. Please be aware that if your car gets stuck in the mud, there is no machinery at the gardens to pull cars out and you may need to call a tow truck.

For those who do not wish to park at the gardens, Baltimore Woods has acquired a shuttle bus that will transport people from the paved parking lot at Marcellus Highschool at 1 Mustang Hill in Marcellus thanks to the partnership and support of the Marcellus School District. The bus seats 56 people at a time and will begin loading at 9:30am and run continuously through the event. The loop takes about 30 minutes from loading to departure at the entrance to the gardens.

Need a spot to meet for carpooling? You can meet at Baltimore Woods Nature Center at 4007 Bishop Hill Road (a quick 5-minute drive from the gardens) and leave cars in parking lot. Bring the vehicle that can best handle muddy conditions and soft grass parking.

Need mobility accommodations? Alert the parking lot attendants as you pull into the driveway and they will direct you to designated parking and/or drop-off areas. While there are no golf cart tours within the gardens, you can bring a personal motorized scooter to use on the pathways.

Please be patient with the arrival, parking, and check-in process, and make sure to cross the road with the officers; we want to make sure this is a safe and enjoyable event for everyone!

Update 2:35pm on Sunday May 10: Day-of ticket sales are now sold out. Thank you to everyone for your support!!

PLANNING TO BUY DAY-OF TICKETS ON MAY 10?

(Updated 5/8/26)

If you need to purchase day-of tickets to the event, they will ONLY be for sale at the Marcellus Highschool Parking lot at 1 Mustang Hill and require taking the shuttle to and from the gardens due to limited parking availability. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. The bus seats 56 people at a time and will begin loading at 9:30am and run continuously through the event. The loop takes about 30 minutes from loading to departure at the entrance to the gardens.

Need mobility accommodations? Please go to the high school first to get tickets and staff will determine if there is a spot available at Sycamore Hill Gardens for your vehicle or if you will need to drop off in a designated area. While there are no golf cart tours within the gardens, you can bring a personal motorized scooter to use on the pathways.

Local Food Trucks

Local food trucks, including Blueberries & Lace, Bob Barker’s Famous Hot Dogs & Coneys, Limp Lizard, Skippy’s Ice Cream, and The Local Crust, will be on site all day to add some flavor to your garden experience.

Guests are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.

Garden Tour Raffle in the Barn

Our annual Garden Tour raffle is back this year, with over 20 exciting prizes that you can win for mom – or for yourself! Visitors to the gardens can stop by to browse and purchase raffle tickets (cash and credit cards accepted).

Thank you all our raffle sponsors including the Baltimore Woods Board of Directors, Dermody, Burke & Brown, The Barrow Art Gallery, Chocolate Pizza, That’s What She Read, Syracuse University Men’s Basketball, King & King Architects, The Skaneateles Festival, The Wren’s Den, KJ Pressed, Beak & Skiff/1911, Skaneateles Brewery, Reagan & Dailey, Tap Root Fields, Sycamore Hill Gardens, The Sherwood Inn, Vine & Barrel Camillus, Good Eats & Sips, Onondaga County Parks, Riseform Brewery, and more!