Calendar

Connections by Karen Carasik

April 13, 2013 to June 6, 2013

Through her art, this third generation Floridian reflects on her connection to the Florida landscape. She uses palette knives and other non-traditional tools and techniques to manipulate pain to express memory and emotion.

Second Annual Carillon Classic 5K Run & Walk

May 25, 2013, 7:30 am to 9:30 am

Breathe in the fresh air and be encouraged by the sound of the carillon bells as you run (or walk) the different terrains and elevations of the Gardens. This event is sponsored by the Dick Pope Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association and a portion of proceeds will benefit a local chairity.

Memorial Day Carillon Concerts

May 27, 2013, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Half-hour concerts will be performed on the Singing Tower carillon at 1 & 3 p.m. as musical salute of gratitude to our nation’s veterans and current members of America’s armed forces. Free admission will be offered to all branches of the military, active, retired and disabled veterans with valid ID. Concerts included with general admission.

Kids Photography Contest

June 1, 2013 to August 30, 2013

Show us your best shots from Bok Tower Gardens during this summer’s Kids Photography Contest! Kids ages 16 and under are invited to upload photos from a recent visit to the Gardens using the form…

Summer Film Series

June 10, 2013 10:30 am to August 14, 2013 11:30 am

Take an educational journey with us each Monday & Wednesday this summer in the Visitor Center Theater as we show PBS and National Geographic documentaries on nature and wildlife. Films are approximately 30 minutes. Included…

Live at the Gardens Concert Series

June 15, 2013, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
July 20, 2013, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
August 17, 2013, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
September 28, 2013, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Concert Only: $20 / Concert & Dinner: $40 The 12th Annual Summer Music Series takes place inside the Bok Tower Gardens Visitor Center. A prepaid dinner will be served at the Blue Palmetto Café at…

Discovery Days

June 19, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
June 26, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 10, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 17, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 24, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
July 31, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
August 7, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
August 14, 2013, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Buy Tickets Experience the joy of nature with a new adventure in the Gardens each week this summer during Discovery Days! With a focus on playing in nature, classes will include stories, craft projects and…

Pink Day

June 22, 2013,

Join us as we celebrate survivors, raise money for breast cancer research, and share the love of gardening. The Tower & Garden Gift Shop host a pink plant sale and we’ll have guest vendors such…

Dog Day of Summer

September 7, 2013,

Bok Tower Gardens is going to the dogs for a good cause for one day only this summer! Leashed and friendly dogs will be invited to visit to help support the Humane Society of Polk…