Lakewood, WA— Lakewold Gardens is seeking original, unpublished poems for inclusion in the 2025 Winter Poetry in the Gardens event. Poems should be no longer than approximately 1,000 words or no more than five minutes in duration when read aloud, preferably with a theme related to gardens and/or the celebration of nature. Participants must be Washington State residents […]
Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt at Lakewold Gardens
Thursday, October 31, 6-7:30 pm Bring the kids to Lakewold Gardens for a special trick-or-treat scavenger hunt! Search for monsters hidden in the foliage and collect sweet treats along the way. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
All Hallows’ Even coming to Lakewold Gardens
Friday, October 25-Sunday, October 27, 6-9 pm Tickets: $20 General | $16 Students, Seniors and Military | $10 for youth ages 5-17 (5 and under free) Venture into Lakewold Gardens’ annual weekend of eerie delights for adventure seekers of all ages! Search the shadowy garden for monsters in a spooky scavenger hunt… but be alert! […]
Take a Virtual Tour of ‘Dreamy English Gardens’ at Lakewold Gardens
Submitted by Lakewold Gardens. Dreamy English Gardens Presentation with Justin HendersonSaturday, September 21 | 10 am Meet Justin Henderson, Lakewold Gardens’ new executive director and lead horticulturist, as he takes you on a virtual tour of some of England’s most fabulous gardens. In this presentation, Justin will share stories and visuals from his visits to […]
Lakewold Gardens Programs for September 2024
Dreamy English Gardens Presentation with Justin HendersonSaturday, September 21, 10 amTickets: $25 General | $15 MemberTake a virtual tour of some of England’s most fabulous gardens with Lakewold’s new Executive Director and Lead Horticulturist, Justin Henderson. In this presentation, Justin will share stories and visuals from his visits to several UK gardens including Great Dixter, […]
Lakewold Gardens Hosts Two MEXAM NW Festival Concerts This Fall
Lakewood, WA—Lakewold Gardens is pleased to partner with the 2024 MEXAM NW Festival as a concert organizer and venue. The festival is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Mexican-American culture curated by the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle. Two of Lakewold’s popular Music from Home series concerts are included as featured events, with Mexico’s National Institute of Fine Arts […]
Shakespeare in the Garden! Much Ado About Nothing
Friday, August 23 & Saturday, August 24, 6pm Lakewold Gardens and Theater Artists Olympia are pleased to present Much Ado About Nothing, an abridged version of one of the most revered classical comedies. This fast-paced, family-friendly production promises to be light, fun and a bit zany! A small troupe of actors portray the numerous roles, sometimes donning a wig or […]
Lakewold Gardens Welcomes Justin Henderson as Executive Director and Lead Horticulturist
Lakewood, WA—Lakewold Gardens is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Henderson as its new executive director. Henderson comes to Lakewold following a seven-year tenure as garden director of PowellsWood Garden, a 37-acre botanical garden in Federal Way. “The Board feels Justin is just the right person at the just the right time for Lakewold […]
July Programs & Events at Lakewold Gardens
Summer Garden PartySunday, July 28, 4-8pmTickets: $250Revel in the magic of the gardens in summer’s full bloom! This year’s summer soiree and auction invites community members to come together to celebrate and support the gardens on a glorious summer evening with award winning wines and exquisite fare, live music, theatre in the garden, and a […]