Mayfest

Lakewold Gardens

Celebrate the arrival of spring and Mother's Day weekend with a variety of family-friendly activities in the beautiful gardens of Lakewold.

Spring is here and Lakewold Gardens is bursting with beautiful blooms! Come outside and savor the season at <a href="https://lakewoldgardens.org/mayfest-2023-get-tickets/" title="https://lakewoldgardens.org/mayfest-2023-get-tickets/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mayfest</a>, our annual festival celebrating moms and Mother Nature, with fun family activities to enjoy amongst the bright colors and sweet scents of a multitude of blossoms.<ul><li>Join our garden scavenger hunt with a chance to win a Friends &amp; Family annual <a href="https://lakewoldgardens.org/memberships/" title="https://lakewoldgardens.org/memberships/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">membership</a></li><li>Picnic and play games with your family on the lawn (picnic snack boxes kits available for purchase)</li><li>Step up to an easel and paint a still life flower arrangement (11am-1pm Saturday, 10a,-1pm Sunday)</li><li>Treat mom to a refreshing mocktail (aka MOMtail!) - $2</li><li>Explore <a href="https://lakewoldgardens.org/events/lakewold-arts/art-exhibits/kvitucha/" title="https://lakewoldgardens.org/events/lakewold-arts/art-exhibits/kvitucha/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kvitucha: Ukraine in Bloom</a>, an exhibition of artwork by local Ukrainian artists (artist and curator talk at 1pm Saturday. Our Ukrainian partners, in traditional costume, will talk about the exhibition, artists represented in it, and the internationally famous tradition of Ukrainian Easter Egg painting.)</li><li>Make a Mother's Day card and shop for the perfect gift for mom in <a href="https://lakewoldgardens.org/theshop/" title="https://lakewoldgardens.org/theshop/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Shop</a></li><li>Shop our large selection of plants at our spring plant sale—come early for the best selection! * SPECIAL OFFER * Purchase $75 in plants and receive a FREE Lakewold Gardens reusable shopping bag!</li><li>Enjoy live music by saxophonist Rob Sabado (11am-1pm Saturday and Sunday) and a special Mother’s Day concert (2pm Sunday) featuring two talented students and their musical mothers performing some sweet duets of violin and piano, and piano four-hands. They are followed by two amazing local musicians: Olympia-based soprano <a href="https://www.veronicaderaleau.com/media" title="https://www.veronicaderaleau.com/media" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Veronica Deraleau</a>, and pianist and PLU faculty member <a href="https://lark.jimdofree.com/" title="https://lark.jimdofree.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lark Powers</a> with a selection of beautiful songs and arias. The performance is about an hour and included with general admission, but be sure to select the concert Add On when purchasing your tickets to reserve your seat. Limited seating. Standing room might be available if concert is sold out.</li><li>Join the <a href="https://lakewoldgardens.org/group-tours/" title="https://lakewoldgardens.org/group-tours/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Friday Drop-in Tour</a> for a guided tour of the gardens (11:15am Friday, included with Mayfest admission)</li><li>Stop by the Membership Table to learn about our new membership program and special offers when you join during the month of May</li></ul>

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