Events

Spooky Night | October 25th & 26th | 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

This is the long-awaited time of year when the Garden gets spooky! (But not too spooky for the whole family to enjoy.) For two nights, visitors journey through drifting fog and cobwebs as they follow a Halloween-themed path through the garden. Keep an eye out for ghosts and other bone-chilling residents! This is an evening event, rain or shine. Our on-site parking lot will be closed, but we have reserved the parking lot at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church and will provide a free shuttle service to and from the garden. There is no street parking directly adjacent to the garden. Thank you for being mindful of our neighbors and their driveways.

Admission: FREE! (suggested donation of $10 encouraged)

Parking: Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline, WA 98177 (free shuttle about every 15 mins)

Please note: The garden will be closed on these dates during our regular operating hours due to this evening event. Regarding pets, dogs on a leash are allowed, but be aware that this event draws a crowd and is not the best fit for all animals.

Solstice Stroll | December 13th – 15th & 20th – 22nd | 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us in bringing light and cheer to some of the darkest nights of the year. For two weekends in December, see the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden aglow with whimsical light displays. This is an evening event, rain or shine. Our on-site parking lot will be closed, but we have reserved the parking lot at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church and will provide a free shuttle service to and from the garden. There is no street parking directly adjacent to the garden. Thank you for being mindful of our neighbors and their driveways.

Admission: FREE! (suggested donation of $10 encouraged)

Parking: Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline, WA 98177 (free shuttle about every 15 mins)

Please note: The garden will be closed on these dates during our regular operating hours due to this evening event. Regarding pets, dogs on a leash are allowed, but be aware that this event draws a crowd and is not the best fit for all animals. Regarding accessibility, this event is not wheelchair-accessible at this time due to the steep grade of the path into the lower garden.

Classes

Fern Propagation Workshop | November 9th | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Are you interested in learning how to grow more ferns? Come to the garden and learn the fine art of fern propagation with one of our staff horticulturists,  Heidi Koonz. She will discuss fern morphology and life cycles, and how the propagation process works. Class participants will go home with some new ferns to nurture as well as the skills they need to produce more plants. Members $25 | Non-members $35. SOLD OUT.

Wreath Workshop | December 7th | 10:30 am – 11:30 am, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, & 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Create a festive wreath to brighten your winter days with a diverse array of locally-sourced greenery. Whether or not you’ve crafted a wreath before, our veteran instructors will be there to guide and inspire as you complete your own unique design. All craft materials will be provided, including pruning shears to share (optional: bring your own gardening gloves to protect your hands from sap or holly). This seasonal favorite fills up fast and pre-registration is required. Three session times to choose from. This class will be held indoors. Members $25 | Non-members $35. Registration is required.

TOURS

Visitors to the Garden and Nursery are welcome Friday through Sunday during open hours.

PRIVATE TOURS

Private, docent-led tours are available by arrangement and provide an overview of the plant collection, the history and origins of the garden, along with discussions about the future. Tours are $10/person, with a $60 minimum. Private tours can be arranged for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday during the week, as well as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All tours are booked in advance by contacting the garden at kbgf@kruckeberg.org.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Self-Guided Tour brochure – Download our walking tour brochure to help you spot garden highlights, or pick one up at the garden kiosk.

Bird Tour brochure – The Kruckeberg Garden is home to over 40 bird species. Download our self-guided bird tour and checklist, or pick one up at the Garden kiosk.

BEFORE YOUR TOUR

All visitors must remain on the paths to avoid soil compaction and damage to plants. The upper garden is flat, but not paved. The path to the lower garden is relatively steep (beyond ADA standard slope) but in some cases can be manageable by wheelchairs. We recommend that you visit in advance of your tour if you have concerns about accessibility. There are limited restroom facilities at the Garden and no wheelchair accessible restrooms. Please plan accordingly.

PRESCHOOL – 2nd GRADE FIELD TRIPS

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