Free Family Day: All Aboard the Garden Express
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Free Family Day: All Aboard the Garden Express
Hop aboard the Garden Express for a fun day of trains at the Garden. Train displays and videos, along with crafts, scavenger hunt, and more!
This event is family-friendly and Garden admission is waived for everyone. Be sure to visit our new Chumash Garden, take a walk up to the sundial and stop by the Gift Shop and Garden Nursery.
Please Note:The El Chorro Regional Park day use fee is $5 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from March through October. Please bring cash to expedite the entry process.

Birds and Bloom with Morro Coast Audubon Society
2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00
Free for Members!
The SLO Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Morro Coast Audubon Society presents a bird walk exploring the unique relationship between birds and botany. Plant lovers and bird watchers will learn about this delicate and interconnected relationship, from pollination to seed distribution to nesting and shelter. Susie Reddy and Faylla Chapman will lead the two-hour exploration, on mostly flat terrain. We expect to see and hear a wide variety of avian species as they feed, hide, nest, and defend territory in the garden’s lush habitat.
Members, please use code “FREEBIRD” to receive your complimentary ticket. Membership will be verified. Become a member today!
Enrollment special: On the day of the class, the $15 fee can be applied toward SLOBG membership.
Please note: El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 day use fee on Friday thru Sunday and holidays from March thru October. Consider purchasing an annual pass or brining cash to expedite the entry process.

Garden Bliss- Movement & Sound Journey at the SLO Botanical Gardens
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for an immersion of nature, movement and sound this Earth Day.
Jamie Nicole of Harmonic Holistics and Ana of Oceana Yoga will lead participants on an organic, electronic fusion of earth and creativity.
The evening will begin with an all-levels, slow yoga flow led by Ana to help access mobility, strength and relaxation. Then, we will move into a conscious dance amidst the SLO Botanical Garden’s array of native and blooming beauties with silent disco headphones and music by DJ Oceana. We will conclude by integrating movement, dance and nature immersion with a healing sound bath led by Jamie Nicole.
FAQ:
What kind of music?
The dance will be a mix of conscious dance and ecstatic music fused – think organic bass, deep house music, and lyrical medleys singing gratitude of our shared planet.
What if I’ve never done yoga?
Slow yoga with Ana provides accessibility, ease and invigoration from first time students to seasoned practitioners.
What is the cost of this experience?
We are offering sliding scale tickets so please choose the price that fits your budget.
Do I need to arrive on time or stay for the whole event?
No. You are welcome to arrive late or leave early. We ask that you are mindful of sound during sound healing from 6:45-7:20 pm
SLOBG Members – Enter Member5 for $5 off registration fee.

Fused Glass Garden Stake Workshop with Ja9
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00
Explore the art of fused glass to create a one-of-a-kind garden stake.
You’ll learn how to cut glass and prepare your piece for firing. Bring your creativity and artistic flair and learn from our Executive Director, Janine Stillman, an internationally known fused glass instructor. Beginners are welcome!
An additional materials fee of $50 will be required, payable to the instructor on the day of the class- cash only, please.
*Members use code Member10off to receive your discount. Membership will be verified at entry.

Nature Sunday: Trees of San Luis Obispo
2026-04-26 10:00 - 12:00
Join Faylla Chapman and Kyle Nessen at the SLO Botanic Garden Pavilion for a talk on trees commemorating Arbor Day, April 24th. Faylla will do a slide show on the Heritage Trees of San Luis Obispo and Kyle will show slides of places around SLO before and after trees, highlighting their importance in the landscape. After the talks there will be a tour of the garden to see samples of some of the trees discussed.
Faylla is a retired marine biologist, a retired science and agriculture teacher at Morro Bay High School, and a former State Parks docent leading nature walks. She is currently a docent at the SLO Botanic Garden, a leader of habitat walks for Morro Coast Audubon, and a presenter of various nature walks and activities for kids and in the community.

Kyle Nessen is a lecturer at Cal Poly and instructor at Cuesta College, where he teaches Botany and Environmental Biology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in botany and recently completed his master’s work investigating how microclimate dynamics affect monarch butterfly behavior at overwintering sites. With years of experience as an environmental consultant focused on monarch habitat restoration across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, Kyle now owns Baywood Labs, a consulting firm that specializes in new approaches to monarch habitat management. Kyle serves on the board of the Morro Bay National Estuary Program and on the steering committee for the Central Coast Biological Society.

Free registration applies to participation with Nature Sunday topic and covers garden admission for the day.

Book Club at the Garden
2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:30
🌿 You’re Invited to a Book Club at the Garden! 🌿
Join us for a delightful early evening at the botanical garden as we come together to discuss Gardening with a Wild Heart by Judith Larner Lowry.
Surrounded by blooming paths, fragrant herbs, and the gentle hum of nature, we’ll explore Lowry’s passionate call to embrace native plants and cultivate gardens that truly belong to their place. This engaging discussion will delve into how gardening can be an act of restoration, connection, and wild beauty.
🌸 What to Expect:
• Thoughtful conversation about ecological gardening
• Shared reflections and favorite passages
• A peaceful garden stroll before the meeting for inspiration
• Tea & Light Refreshments (bring your own and something to share if you choose)
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply love being among plants, this gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a small group of fellow readers and nature enthusiasts.
Bring your copy of the book, a friend, and your curiosity. Let’s celebrate gardening with heart — and just a little wildness.
*Free for Members, Use Code: Member5

We look forward to growing together! 🌱

"Busy Bees" Caregiver Participation Volunteer Team
2026-04-30 10:30 - 2026-06-18 12:00
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Founders Tour with Eve
2026-05-06 11:00 - 12:30
Join SLOBG founder and Mediterranean plant expert, Eve Vigil, for a behind-the-scenes tour of the SLO Botanical Garden. Eve may talk about the Garden’s history, what’s in bloom, important maintenance, interesting and unique plants, or whatever most interests the group.
Come on out and get your questions answered! Meet new people and learn great tips and tricks for having a stunning water-frugal garden.
Members can tour for free! Enter code: MemberTen
Tour fee includes admission to the Garden for non-members.

Family Free Day: Faerie Festival!
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for our 4th annual Faerie Festival!!
This magical Family Free Day is for faeries of all ages! There will be crafts and activities, and the garden will be filled with music, storytelling, and face-painting. Faerie attire is encouraged.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Entry and activities are free for all; your donations help our children’s programs grow, and our garden thrive.
Please note: there’s a $5 fee to enter El Chorro Park. Having cash will speed up your entry! You can avoid the $5 entry fee by taking the FREE shuttle provided by SLO Safe Ride from the Cuesta College lot.
For more information about this special day, please email: education@slobg.org or call: 805-541-1400.

Special THANKS to our sponsors!!!!

Sold Out: Birds and Bloom with Morro Coast Audubon Society
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00

Nature Sunday: Plants that Eat!
2026-05-31 10:00 - 12:00
Join Burke Gehrung as he gives general information about multiple different carnivorous plant species and their trapping mechanisms. Various fun facts about different plants with a focus on nepenthes pitcher plants. He will have several specimens to show and possibly sell.
From Burke:
Hi, my name is Burke Gehrung, I’m a Templeton native, I got into growing Carnivorous plants 3 years ago and have been deeply enamored by them every day since! The reason I got into them was because my grandmother was away on vacation I took care of her plants. After taking care of them, I decided to get plants of my own. When thinking about what plants to get I recalled the nature documentary seeing carnivorous plants specifically pitcher plants, and I looked up if you could buy them. Lo and behold you could! I bought some and got a right onto learning how to take care of them after they were already on their way. I still have all three of those initial plants that I got and hope to keep them forever. I look forward to talking with you all and teaching you about these wonderful plants.

Free registration applies to participation with Nature Sunday topic and covers garden admission for the day.
Please Note: El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 day use fee from March thru October on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Sold Out Little Acorns - Summer 2026-Email: education@slobg.org to be added to Waitlist
2026-06-03 09:30 - 2026-07-08 11:30

6.3.26 Founders Tour with Eve
2026-06-03 11:00 - 12:30

Royal Tea Party
2026-06-04 14:00 - 16:00 | San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Learn more about becoming a charter member of our new Garden group –
The Garden Collective – where connection, learning, and support intersect.
We’ll enjoy tea, treats, and a few bubbles!
There is no charge for this event, though you will need to be a member
of the Garden to join the Collective.
Garden party attire is suggested.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
2:00 – 4:00 PM
OAK GLEN PAVILLION
RSVP by May 31

Nature Sunday: The Remarkable World of Butterflies
2026-06-28 10:00 - 12:00
Butterfly enthusiast Pat Brown will introduce you to the amazing world of butterflies. She will discuss the importance of native plants to the survival of butterflies as their populations are declining. Come and learn about the fascinating lives of these beautiful insects. After the presentation if there is an interest, we can walk around the garden and search for butterflies.

For 20 years, Pat has been giving butterfly presentations in the Elfin Forest, where she volunteers. She is also a photographer and will share images of how butterflies develop along with intriguing butterfly facts.
Free registration applies to participation with Nature Sunday topic and covers garden admission for the day.
Please Note: El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 day use fee from March thru October on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Book Club at the Garden
2026-06-30 17:30 - 19:30
🌿 You’re Invited to a Book Club at the Garden! 🌿
Join us for a delightful early evening at the botanical garden as we come together to discuss Suzanne Simard’s “When the Forest Breathes.”
🌸 What to Expect:
• Thoughtful conversation about ecological gardening
• Shared reflections and favorite passages
• A peaceful garden stroll before the meeting for inspiration
• Tea & Light Refreshments (bring your own and something to share if you choose)
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply love being among plants, this gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a small group of fellow readers and nature enthusiasts.
Bring your copy of the book, a friend, and your curiosity. Let’s celebrate gardening with heart — and just a little wildness.
*Free for Members, Use Code: member5

We look forward to growing together! 🌱

7.1.26 Founders Tour with Eve
2026-07-01 11:00 - 12:30

Free Day: All Aboard the Garden Express
2026-07-12 10:00 - 14:00
All Aboard the Garden Express!!
July 12 – 10 am – 2 pm
Join us for a fun day of trains, crafts, activites, and more at the Garden!
Free admission for all.

Nature Sunday: Surprising Sand and Sediment
2026-07-26 10:00 - 12:00
What is sand? Where does it come from? What is it made of? How does it get to beaches? Each grain of sand started millions of years ago deep in the earth. The sand on each beach is like a fingerprint — it’s unique to the particular beach where you find it. Take a virtual walk on the beach and then examine grains of sand from local and far-flung beaches through a microscope and answer your questions. Join Robbie Revel and learn all about it!
Robbie has always had a love of nature and science and an insatiable curiosity. She had a 48- year teaching career in high school science and was Director of Quest in Science, an elementary hands-on science program in LA. Retired and active in the volunteer community, she loves to share her love of nature with others. She regularly conducted workshops called Saturday Science at the Museum of Natural History before COVID and is presently serving on the board of the Morro Coast Audubon Society as Field Trip Chair and actively leading bird walks.
Free registration includes attendance at Nature Sunday and covers garden admission for the day.|
Pre-registration is encouraged
Please Note: El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 day use fee from March thru October on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

8.5.26 Founders Tour with Eve
2026-08-05 11:00 - 12:30

Family Free Day: Scaly Safari
2026-08-09 10:00 - 14:00
Please join us on August 9th from 10am to 2 pm for our almost monthly Family Free Day. August’s “Scaly Safari” is sure to be fun for ALL!
Tell your families, tell your friends, your friends’ friends: garden admission is waived so pack a picnic and stay for the day! This is an all ages event. Dogs on leash are welcome.
There will be crafts and educational activities in our Children’s Garden. The retail nursery, home to our selection of self-propagated native plants well suited for the Central Coast’s Mediterranean climate, will be open for business. Stroll through our “Fire Safe” garden and hike the hill up to the “Human Sundial” or simply meander through our main “Display Garden.”
Please note: there’s a $5 fee to enter El Chorro park. Having cash will speed up park entry!

Summertime Fused Glass Class!
2026-08-15 10:00 - 12:30
Join our Executive Director, Janine Stillman, to create a beautiful fused-glass panel for your garden, which can be displayed in a metal stand that is provided. This class is for everyone, including those with no experience. Techniques for cutting glass will be presented as well as lots of inspiration for interesting designs. This is a hands-on, fun, and creative way to spend your morning and you’re sure to come away with a treasure that can be displayed in your garden.

Members will get $10 off at registration with the code: MemberTen

Please Note: there will be a $50 materials fee, paid in cash directly to Janine on the day of the class. (includes glass and metal display stake). FYI – Janine is holding a different glass project in the photo below. A photo of the fused glass panel is on our website (that you clicked on).

In addition to being the Executive Director of the SLO Botanical Garden, Janine owns and operates Designs by Ja9 Glass Studio. She’s a local expert and has taught classes around the world and offers glass fusing classes for all levels of expertise. For more information about “Designs by Ja9”, please see: Designs by Ja9 – Fused Glass, Jewelry and Gifts

Nature Sunday: Taking a Likin' to the Lichens of SLO County
2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00
Nature Sunday: Taking a Likin’ to the Lichens of SLO County
August 23, 2026, 10am – 12 noon
Join Michael Mulroy for an overview of our regional lichen biota and their important contributions to habitats and ecosystems. His presentation will cover what lichens are, their structures and habitats where they are found. After a slide presentation there will be a walk around the garden area to look for and at lichens.

Michael moved to San Luis Obispo County in 2019 to pursue an M.S. in Biological Sciences at Cal Poly, which he completed in February 2023 as a member of the Geolecology Lab headed by Professor Nishi Rajakaruna. His M.S. research focused on lichen communities of serpentine rocks and soils. Prior to his SLO life, he spent six years working as a biologist in the San Francisco Bay Area, and more recently completed two years of service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in beautiful Panamá. Michael currently works locally as a Biologist for Althouse and Meade, Inc. and continues to plug away at lichen identification and community ecology research. When he is not admiring lichens, Michael enjoys reading, birding, and being in the ocean.

Intermediate and Beginning Birding Workshop & Guided Walk
2026-09-05 10:00 - 14:00
Join birding experts Robbie Revel and Karen Watts for an engaging session designed to sharpen your birdwatching skills and give you a sneak peek at the species you’re likely to encounter in as the Fall migration begins at the SLO Botanical Garden. This interactive presentation features slides, videos, live demonstrations using the Merlin Bird ID app, and a variety of bird mounts to help illustrate key identification techniques. You’ll get hands-on practice with making observations, using binoculars and field guides, and discovering valuable resources to support your continued birding journey. The session is easy to follow and family-friendly, though it’s best suited for participants aged 9 and up.
After a short lunch we will embark on a Guided Bird walk around the gardens and we will help you practice your skills.
Bring binoculars if you have them. We will have a few loaner binoculars and a variety of guidebooks to assist you.
Bring a lunch, snacks, and bottled water. Dress for the weather. Your class fee gives you access to the Garden all day.
We offer a $5 discount for SLO Botanical Garden members. Please enter “member5off” at checkout. Enjoy!
About your Morro Coast Audubon Society Instructors:

Robbie Revel has always had a love of nature and science and an insatiable curiosity. She had a 48-year teaching career in high school science and was Director of Quest in Science, an elementary hands-on science program. Retired and active in the volunteer community, she loves to share nature and her passion for birds with others. Robbie is the Executive Director of the Morro Bay Bird Festival and serves on the board of the Morro Coast Audubon Society as Field Trip Chair and actively leading bird walks.

Karen Watts has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UCSB and a master’s degree in science education from Cal State East Bay. She is a former molecular biologist and high school science teacher. When she moved to the Central Coast she re-invented herself as a naturalist and has never looked back. She enjoys the best of two worlds, living part time on the Central Coast and part time at her mountain retreat in north Georgia. She is active in education programs for students of all ages and is a Morro Coast Audubon walk leader. Her special passion is teaching new birders about the tools they need to feel comfortable birding and to improve their birding skills.

Astronomy Night & Stargazing at SLO Botanical Gardens with Central Coast Astronomical Society
2026-09-05 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a beginner-friendly Astronomy Night at the SLO Botanical Garden.
The evening begins at 7:00 pm with a live astronomy presentation, where CCAS astronomers will guide you through the night sky and introduce objects we will observe that night. Then we’ll head outside to the telescope area for guided stargazing our friendly astronomers.
Through telescopes, guests may see seasonal highlights such as globular star clusters, colorful double stars, different types of nebulae, and other deep-sky objects, depending on sky conditions. Targets include star clusters in Pegasus, nebulae in Sagittarius and Lyra, open clusters in Scorpius, and multi-colored double stars in Cygnus.
Our astronomers will help guests understand what they are seeing and answer questions along the way. Whether you’re brand new to astronomy or already love looking up, this will be a fun and welcoming night under the stars.
Guests are encouraged to arrive on time, since the indoor presentation sets the stage for the telescope viewing and helps make the outdoor observing more meaningful. CCAS astronomers will provide telescopes, and guests are welcome to bring binoculars and their sense of wonder.
This is a free event, but reservations are required. A suggested $10 donation is appreciated to support the Garden.
This program is rain or shine. If clouds roll in, we’ll move the experience indoors with engaging astronomy activities, demonstrations, and night-sky exploration for attendees ages 7 and older. Clear skies or not, we’ll learn something new and enjoy an evening immersed in the wonders of the universe.
Star Party Etiquette and Guidelines
To help everyone enjoy the night sky, please avoid white lights after dark and use only minimal red light when necessary. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and vaping are not permitted near the telescopes or stargazing areas.
Please wear sturdy shoes, as we’ll be walking around telescope equipment in low light. For safety, children must stay with their adult and follow telescope instructions. This program is recommended for ages 7 and older.
* Please note: El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 day-use fee to enter the park from March through October. Please carpool when possible and have cash ready to help expedite park entry. *

Little Acorns - Fall 2026 Wednesdays!
2026-09-23 09:30 - 2026-11-11 11:30
Play, learn, and grow with our morning playgroup on Wednesday mornings! Join for games, songs, crafts and garden exploration. Most importantly, make connections with nature and with other families at the SLO Botanical Garden. This program is geared toward children 0-5 and their parents. Older siblings are welcome!
Fall Session Wednesdays (09/23/26-11/11/26) from 9:30am – 11:30am
Session #1 09/23/26
Session #2 09/30/26
Session #3 10/07/26
Session #4 10/14/26
Session #5 10/21/26
Session #6 10/28/26
Session #7 11/04/26
Session #8 11/11/26

Cost: $60 for this 8-week long session along with current SLO Botanical Garden Membership. One registration per family.
Instructions for registration: This program is for SLOBG members with an additional cost of $60 per 8-week session. If you need to purchase or renew a membership, you can do so here and then follow the instructions below to register. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship, please email: faith@slobg.org by August 24th. Based on the number of requests and available funding, the final number of scholarships/partial scholarships will be determined on Tuesday, 09/01. Because Little Acorns tends to fill to capacity each season, a few spots have been saved. If you are DEFINITELY interested in attending, we recommend registering in advance to reserve your spot. Any received scholarship funding can be applied and refunded mid September.
This year, we are inviting one to two parents to support Molly, Lead Acorn instructor, as Little Acorn assistants. This requires a commitment to attend all sessions and support Little Acorns leads with set up, circle time and breakdown. Little Acorn assistants are eligible for waived registration fees. If this is of interest to you, please email: faith@slobg.org.
About Your Instructors:
Molly Paulick

I’m a local artist and mom to James (5), Rosie (2), and a baby on the way due in August.
I started Little Acorns when James was 18 months old as a way for us to explore the outdoors together while meeting other families who wanted to slow down, connect with nature, and build community. Since then, it has grown into something so special—a joyful place where families can play, learn, and make lasting memories together.
My hope is that through Little Acorns, you and your children will experience the magic of the outdoors, the wonder of seasonal stories, songs, and crafts, and the warmth of meaningful friendships—all in the beautiful setting of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.
I’m so glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to explore alongside you!
——
Emma Fay

I’m mama to Auri (2) and stepmom to Cy (15). I love yoga, dancing, and singing silly songs. I work as a coordinator for CAPSLO Teen Wellness programs.
I grew up brewing berry potions, jumping into leaf piles, and swimming in the sea—and I still happily dunk into any body of water, no matter how cold. Getting outside is my go-to parenting cure-all.
I’m so excited and honored to be co-facilitating Little Acorns this season and can’t wait to spend time with you and your little ones in the garden.

We are thrilled to have Molly & Emma at the garden! Please email: faith@slobg.org with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you in the Garden!

Little Acorns - Fall 2026 Tuesdays!
2026-09-29 09:30 - 2026-11-17 11:30
Play, learn, and grow with our NEW morning playgroup on Tuesday mornings! Join for games, songs, crafts and garden exploration just like our Wednesday group. Most importantly, make connections with nature and with other families at the SLO Botanical Garden. This program is geared toward children 0-5 and their parents. Older siblings are welcome!
Fall Session Tuesdays (09/29/26-11/17/26) from 9:30am – 11:30am
Session #1 09/29/26
Session #2 10/06/26
Session #3 10/13/26
Session #4 10/20/26
Session #5 10/27/26
Session #6 11/03/26
Session #7 11/10/26
Session #8 11/17/26

Cost: $60 for this 8-week long session along with current SLO Botanical Garden Membership. One registration per family.
Instructions for registration: This program is for SLOBG members with an additional cost of $60 per 8-week session. If you need to purchase or renew a membership, you can do so here and then follow the instructions below to register. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship, please email: faith@slobg.org by August 24th. Based on the number of requests and available funding, the final number of scholarships/partial scholarships will be determined on Tuesday, 09/01. Because Little Acorns tends to fill to capacity each season, a few spots have been saved. If you are DEFINITELY interested in attending, we recommend registering in advance to reserve your spot. Any received scholarship funding can be applied and refunded mid September.
This year, we are inviting one to two parents to support Dina, our new Lead Acorn instructor, as Little Acorn assistants. This requires a commitment to attend all sessions and support Little Acorns leads with set up, circle time and breakdown. Little Acorn assistants are eligible for waived registration fees. If this is of interest to you, please email: faith@slobg.org.
This new Little Acorns group is led by Dina Overland. We’re thrilled to have her at the Garden!
About Your Instructor:

Hi, I’m Dina!
I’m so excited to be leading a new session of Little Acorns! I love being outdoors and seeing the world through children’s eyes. I spent much of my son’s childhood exploring nature alongside him. And I have run a local nonprofit’s nature immersion program for young children (with plenty of support for their social-emotional growth and sensory needs) for several years.
A few fun facts about me: I think sunsets are magical, snails are my favorite animals, the beach and the desert are my happy places, and wildflower patches are where I happily lose track of time. I love backyard birding, gardening, and admiring red-tailed hawks soaring high overhead.
I can’t wait to explore alongside your little ones—whether we’re searching for bugs, listening to birds, or noticing the plants and flowers around us. Let’s slow down, get curious, and have fun connecting!

Please email: faith@slobg.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in the Garden!

Cake-a-palooza
2026-10-03 10:00 - 14:30 | San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, United States
Tickets are limited. Tickets are NON-refundable. Please review the following before purchasing tickets:

ALL attendees over 3 years of age must have TWO items to enter: 1) a ticket and 2) a whole cake (that meets the rules). Absolutely no exceptions (and no refunds). Children under 3 may attend for free, but are not allowed in the cake-cutting area.
No pets (except service animals).

Cake Rules (again, no exceptions!)
– Cakes must be at least 8” in diameter and 3” high.
– Cakes can be any flavor or style.|
– Dress (your cake) to impress. Bake (or buy) us your best. This is your chance to show off your best baking and decorating skills. We love a Costco cake as much as the next person, but this is not the time for that.|
– Bring a card or a sign listing your cake’s ingredients. If your cake has or doesn’t have allergens (gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs) – let us know that too.
– Cakes should be on a board, plate, or stand (no pans or trays). Bring your own server. Make sure everything is labeled!!
Event Rules:
– Cakes should be in place by 10:45 am
– There will be 15 minutes for cake viewing and picture taking before cake-cutting chaos ensues.
– Everyone gets a randomly assigned wristband at check-in. When cake-cutting time starts, we’ll pull a color at random, and that group will have 5 minutes to get cake!!! We’ll keep going until all groups have had a turn. Cake permitting, you will be allowed one re-entry after all groups have had a turn. If there is cake remaining — we’ll let people return.
– Cake chaos will begin at 11:15 am (ish!).
More Info:
We’ll have tables and chairs set up on the terraces and picnic tables throughout the garden. You are also welcome to bring your own blankets and choose a spot!
You can bring water bottles, small coolers, and/or picnic baskets. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
We’ll have beverages for sale, including the Garden’s signature Lavender Lemonade, Iced Tea, and Mimosas!
