Discover another dimension of the Garden’s beauty in the glow of lantern light and moonlight. Led by photography educator Ray Pfortner, this popular workshop will focus on how to get great photos in low light, including the techniques for painting with light, zooming for creative images, and for capturing full a moon “star burst.” Open […]
A beautiful, breezy day drew close to 400 people to the Garden’s fifth annual Kite Festival. Along with dragons, butterflies, and rainbow kites, the first ever octopus drew a lot of attention. It was one of the highest flying kites too. Wudang Internal Martial Arts Academy students led by Dr. Mei-Hui Lu drew an appreciative audience […]
Our fifth annual Peony and Bamboo Festival drew an estimated 1,400 people over the weekend. All enjoyed wonderful cultural performances, starting with the lion dance in the courtyard and parade around the Garden, led by Sifu David Leong of Northwest Kung Fu and Fitness. The gorgeous peonies were photo magnets, and many first-time visitors also […]
5th Annual Kite Festival – June 24, 2 pm to 6 pm Other events and cultural/educational programs will be added to the calendar as the year progresses. If you are not yet on the event alert email list, send your name and email address to: info@seattlechinesegarden.org
Soos Creek Botanical Garden in Auburn Garden lovers will appreciate this passport to 24 public gardens in the Northwest (15 in the Puget Sound region). Each garden offers a benefit such as a discount on admissions, a gift shop or nursery purchase, or a special program. The passport provides contact information (including website) and a map ID. The passport […]
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Seattle Chinese Garden through your Amazon purchases, at no cost to you. The AS Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases. You can use your existing Amazon account. On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), select the Seattle Chinese […]
Job Opportunities The Garden currently have the following job opportunities: Office Coordinator. Click here for details.
Who is this doggie in the Garden ? It’s Willow … with her companion, Laurel Seely. The Garden is open to dogs with their two-footed friends, even those lacking this pair’s perfect garden names. Note that Willow is on a leash. Please bring plastic baggies for you know what. Our big field is great for […]
Give a Gift That Endures… Honor a Family Member or Friend with a Garden Brick Years from now, visitors to the garden will pass by this wall and be delighted to say, “Look, right there, those are my grandparents’ names – they helped build this garden.” Community friends prepare to cut the ribbon at the […]
Volunteering Opportunities The Garden offers many opportunities for volunteers to help with events, public outreach, administrative work, and horticulture and site upkeep. To learn more, please click on the descriptions below. Email info@seattlechinesegarden.org for questions. Special Events Volunteer Coordinator Visitor Services Garden Assistant