Events

Stories in Stone

Bok Tower Gardens and master stone balancer Adam Conard, also known as the artist ZOTO, will present the first full campus exhibition of stone balances. The exhibition Stories in Stone […]

Member Exclusive Preview: Stories in Stone

Members are invited to celebrate the opening of "Stories in Stone" with an exclusive evening dedicated to the art of balancing. Enjoy ZOTO's sculptures as the sun sets on Iron […]

Member Only Event: Stone Balancing Explained

Join Master Balancer Adam Conard, known as ZOTO, as he introduces the rare and ancient art of stone balancing and highlights the art form's history. ZOTO will share his own […]

Yoga in the Gardens

Join us for a morning of bending, breathing and relaxing in the great outdoors. This inclusive class includes gentle yoga movements that move our spine in all directions, breathing techniques […]

Fall Plant Sale

October starts the Florida gardening season. Shop from top plant vendors and get your home garden or landscape ready for the season. Enjoy live music on the Terrace, hay rides, […]

Portrait Painting in Oil

Discover the art of oil painting in this comprehensive portrait class designed for beginners and those with some experience. This class will guide you through the fundamentals of oil painting […]

Plant Sale Hayride

Fall is the perfect time for a hayride. Take a picturesque ride through the wildflowers and enjoy gorgeous views of the Pine Ridge Preserve. Event Date & Time Saturday, October […]

El Retiro’s Landscape: A Tour Through Time

Join Director of Horticulture Brendan Huggins on a walking tour of the gardens at El Retiro. During this tour, participants can expect to learn about William Lyman Phillips’ original design […]

Rhythms in the Garden

Find your groove in a fun-filled drumming class, where rhythm and interactive games come together to foster personal growth and connection. In this hour-long session, participants aged 10 and up […]

Fall Gardening: Edible Garden Tour

Join Horticulture Manager Taylor Walker for a tour of the Outdoor Kitchen Garden to learn about the techniques, materials and varieties that grow in our Fall gardens. Registration is required. […]

Sample Roselle Hibiscus

Stop by the Outdoor Kitchen between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to sample Roselle Hibiscus, grown right here in our Outdoor Kitchen Garden. Used throughout the Caribbean as a festive […]