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Events

What's happening at the Gardens

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens brings the community together through vibrant festivals, cherished holiday traditions, plant sales, and special gatherings all year long.

 

Every ticket purchased, and every plant carried home, supports the Gardens, strengthens our collections, advances our educational programs, and helps sustain the natural beauty entrusted to our care.

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When you join us for an event, you are doing more than attending. You are helping this remarkable place continue to grow, flourish, and inspire for generations to come.

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Fall Plant Sale

October 10 through 18

Enjoy 20% off all plants all week. Current Members of the Gardens receive 30% off!

Festival of Lights
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Festival of Lights

Each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
November 27 — December 20

As one of the Gardens' most important annual fundraisers, this sparkling celebration helps support the care, conservation, and beauty of this beloved coastal landscape. Your visit truly makes a difference, even before the first twinkle catches your eye.

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100 Women Strong

Thursday, October 22

We are thrilled to be one of three local nonprofits nominated for 100 Women Strong Mendocino Coast on October 22, and we would love to have our MCBG community behind us.

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Rhododendron Show

May 2027

The juried show is quite possibly the largest in California, with a typical show featuring more than 800 entries and filling the big tent with cascades of color and fragrance.

American Flag
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Military Appreciation Days

November 11 through 13

In recognition of Veterans Day and in appreciation of all who have served, we are offering free admission to all military personnel—active duty, retired, and veterans—Wednesday, November 11, through Friday, November 13.

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Art in the Gardens

August 7 and 8, 2027

Join us in a celebration of creative expression, gorgeous gardens, and culinary delights. The event will include more than 50 artists, dramatic summertime blooms, as well as live entertainment and musical performances.

Workshops & Classes

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Mushroom Habitats Class

October 26 or November 2

While we wait patiently for peak season... let's learn where our magnificent mushrooms like to live! Join Naturalist and Mycologist Mario Abreu for a presentation on...

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Build a Wreath Workshop

Sunday, December 6

Friends of the Gardens (FOG) invites you to join a hands-on wreath-making workshop! In this two-hour “make and take” class, you will craft your own one-of-a-kind wreath using beautiful natural elements.

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Nature Walks

November 7 & 21

Join MCBG Horticulturist Paul Ruiz-Lopez on a nature walk through the horticultural and natural areas of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

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Mushroom ID for Beginners

December 12 - 13
or December 19 - 20

Mushroom ID for Beginners is an in-depth, two-day workshop exploring the fascinating world of fungi. Naturalist and mycologist Mario Abreu will...

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Mushroom Walks

Mondays from November 16 - December 21

Take a guided tour of the MCBG Mushroom Collection! The Gardens is home to more than 160 species of wild mushrooms during...

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