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Wish You Were Here! Antique Postcard Exhibit

May 29, 2010  to  September 30, 2010

Stop by the Visitor Center this summer to see an eclectic collection of old postcards depicting the Singing Tower, Lake Wales area and other tourist destinations dating back to the early 1930s. The collection is on loan from Gardens member Kenny Endline.

Live at the Gardens! Broadway & Jazz

September 18, 2010  ›  7:30PM to 9:00PM

Victoria de Lissovoy and Rebecca Renfroe bring Broadway & JAZZ back to to close the Live at the Gardens series with a special appearance by the multi-talented Asunta Fleming. Tickets are $20 for the general public; members will receive a 10% discount. Early reservations are encouraged. An optional prepaid dinner will be served at the Blue Palmetto Café at 5:45 p.m. Dinners are $18; or $16.50 for members.

Teacher’s Open House

September 25, 2010  ›  8:30AM to 11:30AM

Explore the opportunities and adventures that await you and your students in Central Florida’s best outdoor classroom. To register please contact our education staff at programs@boktower.org or call us at 863.332.0742.

Family Nature Walk

September 25, 2010  ›  10:00AM to 11:30AM

Join us for a family nature walk in the Gardens and on the Pine Ridge Nature Preserve Trail to celebrate “Take a Child Outside Week. Free with general admission.

Boktoberfest Plant Sale

October 16, 2010  ›  8:00AM to 7:00PM

Celebrate the start of the fall gardening season with free admission and fun for the whole family!

Family Tree Climbing

October 16, 2010  ›  11:00AM to 5:00PM

ackle the challenge of trying to scale one of the Gardens’ tall live oak trees. Climb 60-80 feet above the ground, or just sit in the harness to study the environment, Singing Tower and rolling hills of citrus. $17 General Public / $12 Members

Family Night Hike

October 21, 2010  ›  7:00PM to 8:30PM

Unravel the mysteries of nighttime sights and sounds as you discover the Gardens after the sun goes down. Watch for nocturnal animals, the glow of spider eyes and more while listening to the creatures of the night. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Adults & children ages 10 and up. Reservations required. $5 per participant.

Sunset & Symphony

November 06, 2010  ›  6:00PM to 8:00PM

A highlight of the fall cultural calendar, the award-winning Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Singing Tower carillon present an evening of pops and light classics. Bring your family and a picnic to enjoy the outdoor concert on the Great Lawn as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain, one of peninsular Florida’s highest points.

Edward Bok Memorial Carillon Concerts

January 09, 2011  ›  1:00PM to 3:30PM

Commemorate the life of Gardens’ founder Edward W. Bok who died January 9, 1930, less than a year after his beloved Singing Tower was dedicated. Concerts at 1 & 3 p.m. Free with admission.

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Carillon Concerts

January 17, 2011  ›  1:00PM to 3:30PM

Featuring music of hope, inspiration and peace honoring Dr. King; humanitarian and civil rights activist who, like Gardens’ founder Edward Bok, championed the cause of unity among all people. Concerts at 1 & 3 p.m. Free with admission.