Welcome to a magical oasis in the heart of the city – the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Open to everyone daily from dawn until dusk, this garden invites visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature for free, even on holidays. Whether you’re a morning bird catching the sunrise hues on petals or someone seeking solace in the twilight under the garden’s luminous shades, Bellevue Botanical Garden offers a sanctuary for all. It stands not just as a testament to the variety of flora that thrives in the Northwest but also as a space for community, learning, and tranquility.

The calendar at Bellevue Botanical Garden is brimming with events designed to engage, educate, and entertain the community. One such delight is the “Flower Hour: The Fuchsia Garden,” offering a chance to explore the extensive varieties of fuchsias nurtured by the Eastside Fuchsia Society since 1992. Though this class is currently full, the garden encourages visitors to keep an eye out for future sessions. Don’t miss the “Master Gardener Clinic,” a free resource for gardening advice provided by WSU-trained volunteers, poised to help with plant selection, maintenance, and pest management among other topics.

For those eager to dive deeper into the heart of the garden, the free, docent-led “Guided Tour of the Garden” runs every weekend from April through October, inviting participants to uncover the storied history and diverse plant life that adorn the garden’s landscapes. Another highlight not to be missed is “From the Garden: Botanical Mixology,” a workshop promising a sensory adventure as participants learn to craft mocktails from garden-fresh ingredients. Though the event is currently full, the garden is always introducing new and exciting workshops to enjoy. Wrapping up the summer, “Arts in the Garden” promises three days of artistic immersion from August 23-25, 2024, blending the beauty of nature with the creativity of the arts community.