What’s happening Aug 9-15, 2021

Make the most out of summer. The Garden is a perfect place to gather with your favorite people, for a picnic or brunch, for a quiet read on a shady bench, or a stroll along the Garden pathways. TThis Thursday through Sunday, light up the pond in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden with candles to honour and remember your loved ones in a peaceful Japanese tradition, the Bon Festival.

• You can book your August or September  Twilight Picnics , available from 5-10 pm nightly (reserve in advance)
• Enjoy lovely Brunch Boxes,  available Thursday-Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm (reserve in advance)
• The Patio Cafe Concession is open until 10 pm daily serving light local snacks, ice cream, wine, beer, coffee and other goodies

Music and Activities

Note: All music and activities are planned with safety in mind. 

Aug 9
5 pm – 9 pm | Umberto Cerminara (accordion)

Aug 10
5 pm – 9 pm | Terry McDade (harp)

Aug 11
10 am – 2 pm | Mini Plant Pot Painting (includes a take-home succulent)
5 pm – 9 pm | Jeremiah McDade (Celtic roots)

Aug 12
11 am – 3 pm | Steve & Dan’s Juice tastings near the Alpine Garden
5 pm – 9 pm | Jimi (Julia Nicholson) (Singer-songwriter)
7 pm – 10 pm | Bon Festival in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden

Aug 13
11 am – 3 pm | Michael Broughman (guitar)
5 pm – 9 pm | Ryu Yokoo (guitar)
7 pm – 10 pm | Bon Festival in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden

Aug 14
8 am – 10 am | Photographer’s Drop-in Morning (regular admission applies; reserve in advance)
10 am – 2 pm | Umberto Cerminara (accordion)
5 pm – 9 pm | Shannon McDade (Celtic roots)
7 pm – 10 pm | Bon Festival in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden

Aug 15
10 am – 2 pm | Terry McDade (harp)
5 pm – 9 pm | Musician TBA
7 pm – 10 pm | Bon Festival in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden