Petals & Promenade: A Regency Ball at the Garden

If you've ever wondered what a Regency-era ball might look like outside the pages of a Jane Austen novel, this is your invitation. Petals & Promenade transforms the New England Botanic Garden into an evening of grand entrances, guided dances, live classical music, and garden strolls at golden hour. Guests can learn Regency-era dances in the Orangerie, enjoy performances from a string quartet and wandering harpist, and even be formally presented to the Queen in search of the evening's "Diamond of the Season." Along the way, expect lawn games, crafts, drag performances, passed hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a signature cocktail or mocktail, all included with admission. Regency-inspired attire is encouraged, making the event feel as much about dressing the part as dancing it. For one summer evening, the Garden trades quiet blooms for ballroom drama, proving that romance and a little theatricality are always in season.