Calendar
Friends of the Conservatory offers a calendar of events that explores a wide range of topics, including horticulture, arts and music, cultural awareness, landscape and architecture, and more. All of our programming is made possible by the generosity of our donors and partners. Some of our most popular programs include:
Guided Tours
Lectures and Workshops
Art and Music Events
Seasonal Celebrations: Special events held throughout the year, including our popular Holiday Open House, Spring and Fall Plant Sales, and more.
We strive to make educational and cultural experiences more accessible to everyone and are committed to offering affordable programming.
Horticulture & Plant Societies: Sogetsu Ikebana Show
Visit the Conservatory to learn about Ikebana, observe a demonstration, and take in the annual show with displays created by local artists.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Horticulture & Plant Societies: Seattle African Violet Society & Puget Sound Gesneriad Society - Annual Show and Sale
Visit the Volunteer Park Conservatory to attend the annual show and sale for both the Seattle African Violet Society and the Puget Sound Gesneriad Society. You’ll be dazzled by the flowers in the show and inspired to purchase a special plant at the sale.
Horticulture & Plant Societies: Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association Sale
The Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association is hosting their annual sale at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in the Lower Greenhouse. This is your chance to take a peek inside the Lower Greenhouse and purchase plant starts. Maybe you will develop a love for chrysanthemums, join the ECA, and enter their next show with your blooms!
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
FOC May Plant Sale
Mark your calendars! Friends of the Conservatory has announced the date of the annual May Plant Sale - Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th. This is your opportunity to buy plants for a good cause! FOC Members receive early access and a discount.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
FOC May Plant Sale
Mark your calendars! Friends of the Conservatory has announced the date of the annual May Plant Sale - Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th. This is your opportunity to buy plants for a good cause! FOC Members receive early access and a discount.
Concert in the Conservatory
The Northwest Edvard Grieg Society brings an evening of chamber music to the Conservatory.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Horticulture & Plant Societies: Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society Show
Check out the diversity of plants at the Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society’s annual show at Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Horticulture & Plant Societies: Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association - Annual Show
The Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association is hosting their annual show at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in the Seasonal House and Priebe Wing. Brighten your day with a stroll through the dazzling blooms on display. Maybe you will develop a love for chrysanthemums, join the ECA, and enter their next show with your blooms!
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Pardon Our Dust: Temporary Closure of Seasonal and Cactus Houses
Temporary closure of Seasonal and Cactus Houses.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a friend or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a companion or take it in solo.
Lunar New Year Reception
Spend Sunday afternoon at the Conservatory where you’ll experience a traditional Chinese tea demonstration and two sets of live, traditional Chinese classical music while surrounded by the gorgeous flower art on display for Lunar New Year and the lush Conservatory plant collection.
Lunar New Year at the Conservatory
Include the Conservatory in your Lunar New Year celebrations! From February 6 to 25, the Palm House will feature Chinese floral arrangements, decorations, and a photo booth. Take part in the reception on February 11 to experience a traditional, Chinese tea demonstration and live music from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Saturday Monthly
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a friend or take it in solo.
Free Conservatory Admission - 1st Free Thursday
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a friend or take it in solo.
Temporary Closure of Seasonal and Cactus Houses
Temporary closure of the Seasonal and Cactus Houses so our garden team may reset the Seasonal House. Please enjoy the Palm, Fern, and Bromeliad Houses this week. The Seasonal and Cactus Houses will reopen to the public on Friday, January 5th.
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
Live Music by Harpist Bill McJohn in the Bromeliad House
Enjoy live music in the Bromeliad House by harpist Bill McJohn. Bill returns to the Conservatory this year to delight visitors during four Saturdays in December from 1 - 2 pm.
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
Live Music by Harpist Bill McJohn in the Bromeliad House
Enjoy live music in the Bromeliad House by harpist Bill McJohn. Bill returns to the Conservatory this year to delight visitors during four Saturdays in December from 1 - 2 pm.
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
Live Music by Harpist Bill McJohn in the Bromeliad House
Enjoy live music in the Bromeliad House by harpist Bill McJohn. Bill returns to the Conservatory this year to delight visitors during four Saturdays in December from 1 - 2 pm.
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
Live Music by Harpist Bill McJohn in the Bromeliad House
Enjoy live music in the Bromeliad House by harpist Bill McJohn. Bill returns to the Conservatory this year to delight visitors during four Saturdays in December from 1 - 2 pm.
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
Holiday in the Park!
5:00 - 8:00 pm at the Conservatory
Visit the Conservatory during evening hours and view the dazzling display in the Seasonal House featuring the “Volunteer Park Express” model train set and more poinsettias than you can imagine!
Seasonal House display with model train running
Palm House Gift Shop - open!
Tickets available for a random drawing to win your own train set!
Five warm houses full of plants to explore!
Free cocoa and cookies provided at the entrance!
Invite your friends and family to experience the drama of the plant displays illuminated after-dark while sipping cocoa and joining the community for this festive tradition.
The Conservatory will be open for an hour before the rest of the festivities begin, so get to the park and warm up with a stroll through the dramatic plant displays. This is a free event! Donations will be gladly accepted by the Friends of the Conservatory in the Palm House Gift Shop to help offset costs.
We hope you’ll join us for this festive community event. It’s truly a special experience not to be missed!
Holiday in the Park!
Holiday in the Park! is a park-wide event hosted by the Volunteer Park Trust with activities at both the Conservatory and Seattle Asian Art Museum. Activities outside of the SAAM will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Check the event page for details.
Live music!
Craft tent for kids!
The park paths will be lined with over 600 luminarias guiding merrymakers from the Conservatory to the Seattle Asian Art Museum and back. Enjoy cocoa and cookies while strolling between venues to take in the festivities throughout Volunteer Park.
There will be two cookie and cocoa tents this year - one in front of the Conservatory, and the 2nd across from the SAAM.
Free Conservatory Admission
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a friend or take it in solo. Listen to the new audio tours or reference our online materials for a more enriching experience.
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
All aboard the "Volunteer Park Express" model train!
The “Volunteer Park Express” model train will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from open to close. Plan your visit during these days to see the train in action!
Free Conservatory Admission
Free admission day at the Volunteer Park Conservatory!
Share this lush, indoor paradise with a friend or take it in solo. Listen to the new audio tours or reference our online materials for a more enriching experience.