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.

FOC May Plant Sale
May
4

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.

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FOC May Plant Sale
May
5

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.

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Horticulture & Plant Societies: Evergreen Chrysanthemum Association - Annual Show
Nov
1
to Nov 3

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!

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Lunar New Year Reception
Feb
11

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.

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Lunar New Year at the Conservatory
Feb
6
to Feb 25

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.

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Dec
7

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.

Palm House Gift Shop

Check off your holiday gift-giving list with purchases in the Palm House Gift Shop and enter the random drawing to win a train set of your own - makes a great gift! You’ll not only bring joy to a special person with a treasure from the gift shop, you’ll also be supporting the nonprofit Friends of the Conservatory with every purchase.

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.

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