Join Brendan Huggins, our Director of Horticulture, on a walking tour of the gardens at El Retiro. During this tour, participants can expect to learn about William Lyman Phillips' original design intentions and how the property has grown and matured. Learn more about the landscape elements that make this home a unique part of our […]
Join our Plant Records Curator Patrick Lynch for a walking tour of Bok Tower Gardens' extensive camellia collection. Along the way, we will discuss the history of camellias at Bok Tower Gardens, the care and culture of camellias in central Florida and our efforts to develop and safeguard this unique collection for the future. Event […]
Let the Good Time Roll as celebrate Mardi Gras on the Blue Palmetto Cafe Terrace for an evening of jazz with the Brass Heart Jazz Combo. Please bring your chairs and blankets as seating on The Terrace is limited. Event Date & Time Friday, February 17 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location The Blue Palmetto […]
Dance the Night Away with the magic of Steamin' Jazz featuring Holly Cordeo and soloist Laura Abercrombie. Please bring your chairs and blankets as seating on The Terrace is limited. Event Date & Time Friday, February 24 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location The Blue Palmetto Cafe Terrace Price Free for members RSVP Requested RVSP […]
Join local artist Laura Beatty for a Noticing Nature: Dive into Color workshop. This class will focus on color theory and exploring watercolor. The Gardens will be your inspiration. We will be looking deeply into how Mother Nature creates a moving color palette right before our very eyes. Event Date & Time Saturday, March 4, […]
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a carillon fellow or how people get introduced to this instrument? Join Annie Gao to learn about her journey. Annie is a carillonist and software engineer from the sunny suburbs of Southern California. Her musical studies began at age five with the piano, and she […]
Join us for another great Florida Carillon Festival performance in March celebrating Saint Patrick's Day and Celtic music. Event Date & Time Friday, March 17, 2023 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Location Singing Tower Price Free for members/$17 for non-members (Includes Admission) No registration required About the Carillonneur: John Widmann is the City Carillonneur for […]
Event Date & Time Saturday, April 1, 2023 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Price In-person fee: $40 for Members (discount code required) / $45 for Non-Members Virtual Carillon Classic 5K fee for Members: $40 (discount code required) / $45 for Non-Members Kids Fun Run (No Shirt): Complimentary Kids Fun Run (With a Shirt): $10 Race […]
The Easter Sunrise Service has been an annual tradition since April 17, 1927, making it the longest continuously running event at Bok Tower Gardens. Gates open at 6 a.m., Service begins at 7 a.m.
Muriel Anderson is a guitarist, harp-guitarist and composer who embraces music from all over the world with grace, joy and gentle humor. If you’re not already familiar with Muriel, you will find yourself smiling when you feel the joy of her music shining through an array of styles. Muriel is the first woman to have […]