Events & Performances

Yellow mums trained in two pagoda forms, with white mums in foreground and hanging baskets in background.

Now Through November 15, 2026

Chrysanthemum Festival

Just for you, we've carefully nurtured and trained thousands of blooms into extraordinary forms, from elegant spirals and cascading baskets to floating clouds and towering columns.

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One large hoop structure and a series of smaller arches border a dirt path in a vegetable and flower garden.
Garden Maintenance

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this series provides the tools and knowledge you need to maintain a flourishing garden with ease.

Core Class for Gardening Certificate

November 2–23, 2026
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Introduction to Ballroom Dancing

Step onto the dance floor and discover the joy of ballroom and Latin dance in an elegant Grand Ballroom setting. Registration closed.

Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:00-8:30 pm
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Chrysanthemum Festival En Plein Air

Immerse yourself in a vibrant explosion of color and creativity during this en plein air painting experience in our historic conservatories.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
A black and white CAD drawing of the Main Fountain Garden.
Introduction to CAD for Landscape Designers

Build your technical edge in this landscape design elective focused on mastering Vectorworks. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Elective Course for Landscape Design Certificate

November 4–25, 2026
A vibrant, sunlit garden scene featuring a large, tiered flower bed with a variety of colorful plants.
The Art and Science of Happiness

Learn what happiness is, how it affects our lives, and practical strategies to develop and sustain it.

November 4-18, 2026
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