Submitted by Lakewold Gardens. Get into the Halloween spirit at Lakewold Gardens with scary-fun activities for all ages . . . if you dare! Witness the elusive Gravelly Lake Monster’s nightly appearance; search for ravens in the garden scavenger hunt; heed the words of Edgar Allen Poe as actors present short dramatizations of some of […]
Lakewold Gardens’ All Hallows Eve Festival Promises Spooky Fun for the Whole Family
Lakewood, WA — Beginning October 20, fans of Halloween lore will once again have the chance to witness a sighting of the Monster of Gravelly Lake. Legend* says the creature evolved as the climate has changed and caused harm to Lakewold’s native flora and fauna. Displeased with the treatment of its home by humans, the Monster […]
Music From Home: A South American Panorama
Join Us for an Intimate Afternoon of Brazilian and Argentinian Music with Pianist Alejandro Cremaschi. Colorado-based Argentinian pianist Alejandro Cremaschi’s playing has been described as “pristine” and “passionate” by The Washington Post, and “polished” and “exemplary” by the Fanfare magazine. We are thrilled to have him join us this Sunday afternoon for a recital of […]
Lakewold Gardens Fall Programs & Events
All Hallows’ Eve: Eerie Enchantments: Poe’s Garden of ShadowsFridays – Sundays October 20 – 29, 6-9pmTickets: $20 General | $16 Students, Seniors and Military | $10 for youth ages 5-17 (5 and under free) Celebrate the Halloween season at Lakewold Gardens with scary-fun activities for all ages. Witness the elusive Gravelly Lake Monster’s nightly appearance; search for […]
Rockin’ the Rhodies: One Final Outdoor Concert of Summer
Labor Day (Monday, September 4), 3-6 pm Grab a blanket or lawn chairs for one final outdoor concert of summer! Groove to the Grit City Sax Quartet whose cool sounds span from Bach and Dvořák to movie themes and pop rock. Their set will begin at 4 pm but come early to enjoy the gardens! […]
Lakewold Garden: Adopt a Tree Walk & Talk
August 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join Lakewold Gardens’ Lead Horticulturalist Kristine Dillinger for a short walk and talk about the gardens while learning about some of our iconic trees. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Kristine Dillinger, is a Certified Professional Horticulturalist with the Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association. She received a degree in horticultural studies from South […]
Lakewold Gardens to host Lynette Charters: The Missing Women/Parents Series
August 25 – October 1, 2023 Artist Reception: August 25, 5-7 pm Well known paintings throughout history are referenced and presented in a public gallery setting. The Missing Women Series is a playful yet earnest look at how women are presented but not represented in art, society, and history. From a young age, women are encouraged to […]
Charles Burt: Walking in My Shoes exhibit at Lakewold Gardens
Charles Burt: Walking in My ShoesJuly 7 – August 20, 2023 Lakewood, WA— Lakewold Gardens is pleased to present a new exhibition by artist and coordinator of Lakewold’s Veterans Art Program, Charles Burt. Opening Friday, July 7, the show includes more than two dozen works that will be on display in the Wagner House through August 20, 2023. […]
FairyFest Returns to Lakewold Gardens June 23-25
Lakewood — Lakewold Gardens is pleased to once again present FairyFest, a magical weekend of fairy-themed events for the entire family, June 23-25, 2023. Visitors can explore the gardens while participating in a variety of enchanting activities including art projects, live music and dance performances, a fairy house contest, free play and games in the gardens, storytelling, and […]