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Upcoming Events

  • Stories and Art - Tataki Zome
    Stories and Art - Tataki Zome
    KIDS & FAMILY
    Jul 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Engage in stories and hands-on art activities that connect kids and families to nature at Kubota Garden. At this program, we will read "Cherry Blossoms and Paper Planes" followed by tataki zome (hammering dye). Free! Reservations not required. Just drop in! Learn more and receive reminders below.
  • Public Tour - July
    Public Tour - July
    Multiple Dates
    Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Learn about the rich history, stunning plant life, and unique design that make this community Garden space one of a kind. Free! Spots are limited and registration is required. Learn more and register below.
  • Wandering & Wondering: A Butoh Performance
    Wandering & Wondering: A Butoh Performance
    ARTS & CULTURE
    Jul 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Experience butoh performers from DAIPANbutoh Collective move through Kubota Garden and respond to its landscapes in evocative and poetic interpretive movement. Free! Reservations not required. Just drop in! Learn more and receive reminders below.
  • Summer Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
    Summer Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
    WELLNESS
    Aug 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Reconnect with nature in community. This gentle guided walk invites participants to slow down, awaken their senses, and soak in the lush splendors of summer. $30 general admission. $25 for KGF members. Spots are limited and registration is required. Learn more and register below.
  • Kubota Garden Young Naturalist
    Kubota Garden Young Naturalist
    YOUTH
    Aug 01, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Youth ages 7 - 11 learn to connect, collect, and contribute as Kubota Garden naturalists through hands-on, guided exploration. Free! Spots are limited and registration is required. Learn more and register below.
  • Stories and Art - Kamishibai & Japanese Folktales
    Stories and Art - Kamishibai & Japanese Folktales
    KIDS & FAMILY
    Aug 08, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Engage in stories and hands-on art activities that connect kids and families to nature at Kubota Garden. This program will feature the story of Momotaro told through kamishibai (paper theater). Free! Reservations not required. Just drop in! Learn more and receive reminders below.
  • Jazz in the Garden
    Jazz in the Garden
    ARTS & CULTURE
    Aug 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Join us as the Darrius Willrich Trio performs live at Kubota Garden Terrace Overlook. Featuring an opening set by artists in The Residency program. Free! Reservations not required. Just drop in! Learn more and receive reminders below.
  • Stone Sculpture Exhibit at Kubota Garden
    Stone Sculpture Exhibit at Kubota Garden
    ARTS & CULTURE
    Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    This exhibit showcases the works and artists of Northwest Stone Sculptors Association within a garden where stone is a major element in its design. Many pieces are for sale! Free! Reservations not required. Just drop in! Learn more and receive reminders below.
  • Summer Thunder: Taiko in the Garden
    Summer Thunder: Taiko in the Garden
    ARTS & CULTURE
    Aug 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Join us for a Japanese cultural celebration of thunderous taiko, dance and storytelling. Free! Reservations not required. Just drop in! Learn more and receive reminders below.
  • Fall Plant Sale
    Fall Plant Sale
    PLANT SALE
    Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Browse and shop a curated selection of unique plants with available guidance from garden experts. All proceeds benefit Kubota Garden Foundation. Reservations not required. Just drop in! Learn more and receive reminders below.
  • Kizuna Celebration
    Kizuna Celebration
    SUPPORTERS
    Sep 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    KGF supporters are invited to come together to enjoy a meal, live presentations, music, a raffle, and celebrate this Garden that inspires community. This event is open to active KGF members and volunteers, with registration details to be shared in August.
  • Adult Taiko Workshop
    Adult Taiko Workshop
    ADULT
    Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    A KGF workshop now for adults (18+)! Explore taiko and learn its basic beats, vocabulary, and a simple song, led by performers from NW Taiko. Free! Spots are limited and registration is required. Learn more and register below. REGISTRATION OPENS 8/30.
  • Youth Taiko Workshop
    Youth Taiko Workshop
    YOUTH
    Sep 26, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
    Explore taiko and learn its basic beats, vocabulary, and a simple song in a lively group setting for youth ages 10–17, led by performers from Northwest Taiko. Free! Spots are limited and registration is required. Learn more and register below. REGISTRATION OPENS 8/30.
  • Fall Color Tour
    Fall Color Tour
    TOUR
    Multiple Dates
    Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Tour guides share the magnificent and striking fall foliage of some of Kubota Garden's most iconic trees. Free! Spots are limited and registration is required. Learn more and register below. REGISTRATION OPENS 8/22.
  • Maple Tree Sale
    Maple Tree Sale
    PLANT SALE
    Oct 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Shop a beautiful selection of Japanese maples, laceleaf varieties, variegated trees, and more—carefully chosen to reflect the Garden’s iconic landscape. Reservations not required. Just drop in! Learn more and receive reminders below.
  • Fall Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
    Fall Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
    WELLNESS
    Nov 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Reconnect with nature in community. This gentle guided walk invites participants to slow down, awaken their senses, and be inspired by the brilliance of fall. $30 general admission. $25 for KGF members. Spots are limited and registration is required. Learn more and register below.
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