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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!

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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.

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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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.

Workshops & Classes

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Nature Walks

Select Saturdays

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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iPhone Garden Photography

Saturday, October 3

Unlock the power of your iPhone camera! Join Susan and Neil Silverman in this fun, hands-on workshop. Participants will go beyond...

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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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Botany in Blue: Printing In Cyanotype

Sunday, September 20

Join Shane Powers of Fort Bragg’s Cyan Art Studio for a hands-on exploration of the plant world through the art of cyanotype printing. Using plants, UV light, and...

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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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Coastal Landforms and the Tectonic Landscape Walk

September 27 or October 11

Join Physical Geographer Rowena Forest as we explore the western edges of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens to discuss and marvel at Northern California’s coastal landscape and landforms. We will discuss and observe local...

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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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