Events

Roselle Tea Sampling

Stop by the Outdoor Kitchen before the concert between 2pm-4pm and enjoy a sample of Roselle Hibiscus, grown right here in our Edible Garden! Learn from our Garden Educators while experiencing the delightful, tangy flavors of this native African plant and see it growing in the Edible Garden. Event Date & Time Friday, October 17, […]

Boktoberfest with DeLeon

A fall celebration of music and food, join the DeLeon Family Oktoberfest Band on the Oval Lawn for an amazing concert under the stars. Spanning 3 generations of accordion players, the DeLeon Family Oktoberfest band offers an authentic Oktoberfest experience like none other. Combining the atmosphere of a traditional “oom-pah” style Polka band with the […]

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 and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome and beginners are encouraged to attend. Bring your yoga mat and […]

Boktoberfest with the Brussel Sprouts German Polka Band

The Boktoberfest celebration continues with the Brussel Sprouts German Polk Band live on Cafe Terrace. German specials will be available at the Blue Palmetto Cafe. Event Date & Time Saturday, October 18, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location Cafe Terrace Price Free to members/ $20 for non-member adults, and $10 for non-member children ages […]

Bok Tower Gardens Landscape Tour with Brendan Huggins

Join Director of Horticulture Brendan Huggins on a walking tour of the gardens. During this tour, participants can expect to explore the themes that created Bok Tower Gardens- for example why are the pathways laid out in this particular manner, why has the organization focused so much effort into land restoration. Tour will begin at […]

DRUMBEAT Training

DRUMBEAT is an acronym that stands for ""Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes, Thoughts"". This evidence-based protocol combines the power of group drumming with conversations to explore what connects us. It is being used around the world with people of all ages and backgrounds to build community, increase mental health and decrease isolation. You […]

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 and extended relaxation infused with a sprinkling of yoga philosophy. All levels are welcome and beginners are encouraged to attend. Bring your yoga mat and […]

Fall Wine Walk

Set sail for an unforgettable afternoon at our Yacht Rock inspired Wine Walk, where you’ll sip, sample, and stroll through the Gardens in style – It’s Captain’s Orders! Navigate a course of 12 exquisite wines, each curated from the world’s finest wine regions and hand-selected by top wine experts. Along the way, enjoy Chef Matt’s […]

2nd Annual Plein Air Symposium at Bok Tower Gardens

Discover the joy of painting outdoors in the inspiring setting of Bok Tower Gardens at the Lake Wales Arts Council's upcoming Plein Air Painting Workshop! As part of the 2nd Annual Plein Air Symposium, this two-day immersive experience invites artists from all backgrounds to connect with the natural beauty of Lake Wales and translate its […]

Gratitude Journal Making

Gratitude is powerful. It can shift our perspective and change a situation in an instant. Come out and create a journal to hold all the little expressions of gratitude you have in all the ways you love to express it. We’ll be using pockets, tags, basic collaging and bookmaking to make a not-so-traditional gratitude journal […]