The Arboretum Foundation is hosting its annual Botanical Bash at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival on Friday, February 21, from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Guests will be immersed in an illuminated nocturnal garden-scape, enjoying beautiful flowers after hours!

Sip botanically infused cocktails with friends, dance the winter blues away with DJ Marco Collins, and take part in an auction, sign-up experiences, and raffle—all to benefit the Washington Park Arboretum!

General entry is $50. VIP tickets are $250 and include two drinks, nibbles and desserts, access to the VIP Lounge, and complimentary parking at the Seattle Convention Center.

For more details and tickets, visit arboretumfoundation.org/events/botanical-bash or call 206-325-4510 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Proceeds from the Botanical Bash fund the stewardship of the Arboretum’s world-class plant collection, as well as core science education and volunteer programs.

Don’t miss Washington Park Arboretum’s beloved annual holiday sale, Gifts & Greens Galore! It features a great selection of botanical decorations and nature-inspired gifts, including many local, seasonal specialty items.

Shop for everyone on your list, while helping support tree care, environmental education, and volunteerism at the park.

The sale runs over two days: Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale’s very popular handcrafted wreaths usually sell out quickly on Saturday!

Free admission and parking!

FULL DETAILS: arboretumfoundation.org/events/gifts-greens-galore

Please join us at the Montlake Library for a class with the Garden Hotline on Putting the Garden to Bed on November 6th at 6:30-7:30pm and again on December 7th to learn about the Importance of Evergreens and make a seasonal decoration.

We invite youth and their families to join us for our Summer of Learning events this August! Please swing by or give us a call at 20-6684-4720 with any questions!

Enjoy a FREE, live outdoor concert among the trees at Washington Park Arboretum on Wednesday, August 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. – plus free ice cream, while supplies last!

Adrian Xavier blends solid reggae dub sounds into genre-bending projects, creating music that inspires listeners of all tastes.

His performance is part of the Arboretum@90 event series. Come celebrate the 90th birthday of this treasured park and plant collection with complimentary music and a sweet treat!

All ages welcome! The performance will take place at the Graham Visitors Center. Some seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own folding chair.

FULL DETAILS: arboretumfoundation.org/events/music-in-the-arboretum

At Boyer, children and their caregivers explore, imagine, learn, and grow together in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our classes offer a play-based curriculum structured with age-appropriate activities, materials and routines. Research shows that play-based education encourages self-exploration, conflict resolution, and provides critical learning skills in resilience, confidence, and more – all while joyfully having fun!

During class, parents will gain priceless knowledge from our experienced educators. Learn how to support your child through transitions, social interactions with peers/less-familiar adults, and encourage active participation in learning routines, trying new things and making safe choices.

In addition, Boyer’s close-knit community is unrivaled. Families gain a foundation for growth, a heart for inclusivity, a joy for learning, and friendships that extend years beyond the classroom.

Interested in joining us? Please contact Kimberly Kendall, Education Department Manager, at kimberly.kendall@boyercc.org or call (206) 325-8477 to learn more and schedule a tour.

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Tiny Stars Class (10-20 months)

Tiny Stars is a wonderful way to introduce children to early learning, as well as for parents to gain invaluable skills. Class meets for a one-hour a week session consisting of group activity experiences including music/story time, free play, snack time, gross motor movement time, and parent education topics. Each week, the toys and materials vary to facilitate curiosity and active exploration, and to reflect the unique interests and needs of each group. Caregivers participate along with their child.

 Montlake Schedule: Tuesdays from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM or Wednesdays: 9:00-10:00 AM

 Magnuson Park Schedule: Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30 AM

Rising Stars Class (18-36 months)

In Rising Stars, toddlers continue building critical social emotional skills, all while having fun with friends! Classes meet for two hour sessions twice-weekly, with group activity experiences including music time, free play, art, snack time, and playing in our big gym. Each week, the theme and toys groups change to facilitate curiosity and active exploration. Caregivers are given the option to participate alongside their child, or to drop off.

Montlake Schedule:

Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:00 – 11:00am OR 10:30am – 12:30pm;

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 – 11:00am OR 10:30am – 12:30pm

 Magnuson Park Schedule:

Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:00 – 11:00am OR 10:30am – 12:30pm;  

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 – 11:00am OR 10:30am – 12:30pm

Come to Crabapple Meadow in Washington Park Arboretum on Friday, June 28, from noon to 1 p.m., to enjoy a FREE, live, lunchtime performance of classical music by the Seattle Chamber Music Society – on stage in their Concert Truck.

Listen to works by Gabriel Fauré, Maurice Ravel, Clara Schumann, Florence Price, and more.

As part of the Arboretum’s year-long 90th birthday celebration series, the event will also feature a cupcake giveaway, free tram rides around the Loop Trail, a scavenger hunt, and more.

Bring your own picnic blanket or folding chair!

Full details: arboretumfoundation.org/events/concert-truck

On Saturday, April 20, the Arboretum Foundation, UW Botanic Gardens, and Seattle Parks and Recreation will co-host their annual Earth Day community work-service event at the Arboretum.

From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., volunteers will help restore the park by removing invasive ivy and blackberry in natural areas, and by mulching and weeding the plant collections!

Please join the restoration effort! You must be 15 years or older to participate! Pre-registration is required. Volunteer here.

To celebrate the Arboretum’s 90th birthday this year, all volunteers will receive a complimentary cupcake!

Then in the afternoon, the Arboretum partners will host some free 90th-birthday activities for all, including hop-on, hop-off tram rides around the Loop Trail (2 to 4 p.m.) and a pollinator education station at the Graham Visitors Center (noon to 4 p.m.) — and more free cupcakes!

See the Earth Day at the Arboretum event page for full details.