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Lisa Reynolds, Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Tel: 760/ 436–3036 x224
E-mail: lreynolds@sdbgarden.org
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2018 Events
Garden of Lights
December 1 – 23 & 26 – 30
The San Diego Botanic Garden brings your favorite elements of the winter season all to one location. Leave the hustle and bustle of the malls behind and enjoy a relaxing evening strolling through the lighted Garden. The San Diego Botanic Garden is a dazzling winter wonderland filled with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience.
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Sculpture in the Garden
Sculptures from regional artists installed in natural, picturesque setting Now – April 2019
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Artist Andrew Carson Photo Credit: Nick Ruddick |
Artist Mary Buckman Photo Credit: Nick Ruddick |
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Artist Cherrie La Porte Photo Credit: Nick Ruddick |
Artist Marsha Rafter Photo Credit: Nick Ruddick |
Artist Cheryl Tall Photo Credit: Nick Ruddick |
2019
5K Paw Walk in the Garden
February 16
9 am - 12 pm
The San Diego Botanic Garden is teaming up with the Rancho Coastal Humane Society for our fifth annual “5K Paw Walk in the Garden.” Both organizations will be benefiting from this event. Participants will follow a 5K walk through the 37-acre garden with their dog(s) in tow.
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Got Green?
GROW... EAT... LIVE
March 16
9 am – 5 pm
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Spring Party with Bunny
April 20
10 am – 2 pm
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ArtFest
Including Fine Art & Asian Art
April 13 & 14
9 am – 5 pm
ArtFest at the Garden features some of the finest regional artists displaying their talents with the beautiful San Diego Botanic Garden as a back drop.
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Chocolate Festival
May 11
9 am – 4:30 pm
Spend the Saturday before Mother’s Day at San Diego Botanic Garden’s famous Chocolate Festival!
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Fairy Festival
June 22
10 am – 4 pm
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Insect Festival
July 20 – 21
9 am – 5 pm
This one-of-a-kind event features thousands of fascinating creepy-crawlies including live insects, lizards, snakes, and the famous “Madagascar hissing cockroaches.” Children can practice bug collecting, hands-on insect arts and crafts, and even taste cooked mealworm larva (in various flavors such as mesquite, teriyaki, and barbeque!).
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Summer Jazz Concert
Featuring The Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra
August 11
5 pm – 7 pm
Spend the evening listening to the sounds of the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra perform to the music of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Count Baise, Artie Shaw, Stan Kenton and many more.
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Thursday Family Fun Night
June 1 – August 31
Pack up the kids and enjoy some outdoor family fun June 1 – August 31!
This year, Thursday Family Fun Night will be taking place back in the Garden, with family-friendly entertainment from 6 – 7 pm. Be sure to bring lawn chairs, camping chairs, or something comfortable for everyone to sit on during the show. The entire Garden will also be open until 8 pm during Thursday Family Fun Night.
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Gala in the Garden
20th Annual Gala in the Garden
Saturday, September 7, 2019
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Orchid Clinic
October 5
10 am – 3 pm
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For 37 Years, the largest plant and garden-related items sale in San Diego!
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