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Saluting Our Troops!

We’re honoring members of America’s military with a special day of carillon concerts. The 205-foot tall Singing Tower carillon will play a recording made by Milford Myhre, the Gardens’ second […]

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Final Carillon Concerts of the Season

Geert D’hollander is winding down his first full season as carillonneur at Bok Tower Gardens this month. His last carillon concerts of the season can be heard this Friday, May […]

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Earth Day Celebration at Bok Tower

Despite the wet weather this morning, 900 students from around Central Florida joined us for our annual Earth Day Celebration. Students had the chance to learn about many educational topics […]

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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 5 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. during a sunset carillon concert at 6:30 p.m. with Latin-themed music and the premiere of a carillon duet with a six-piece trumpet ensemble. Authentic Mexican food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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Weekly Words – It’s only fascination…

  “No one knows the fascination of a nurseryman’s catalogue unless he has created a garden. The most romantic novel is dull in comparison with it.” ~ Edward W. Bok, […]

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Concert Under the Stars Wrap Up

With perfect weather, more than 1,000 friends, and an evening full of great music I think it is easy to say tonight’s concert was one of the best we’ve held […]

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Last Chance: Save Big On Concert Under the Stars Tickets

What are you waiting for? Concert Under the Stars ticket prices increase to $30 on Saturday at midnight so pick up your discounted tickets today!

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Blooming Century Plant at Bok Tower Gardens

One of the most impressive plants we have in the Gardens is the Century Plant (Agave americana). Its massive size and beautiful shape make this plant an outstanding feature to […]

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Every Day is Earth Day!

“Every day can be Earth Day,” is the message Wendy Wolford, Bok Tower Gardens Education Coordinator, has conveyed to the many exhibitors participating in the 2013 Earth Day Celebration. This […]