BonsaiFEST!
Schedule
Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
2515 S 336th Street, Federal Way, WA, United States, Washington 98001 | Federal Way, WA
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Saturday, May 10 (World Bonsai Day) and Sunday, May 11 (Mother's Day), immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of bonsai culture. Join us for our family-friendly BonsaiFEST! featuring hundreds of living works of art, four bonsai exhibitions, bonsai-making demonstrations, guided tours, games, food trucks, shopping, and more, all with free admission.SEE:
♥ Flowering bonsai, such as azalea and wisteria, likely at 'peak bloom.'
♥ The Puget Sound Bonsai Association (PSBA) Spring Show, featuring aisles of diverse bonsai created by local bonsai artists.
♥ An incredible Mame ("ma-may") display of the tiniest bonsai around.
♥ Small Talk: All the dirt on growing mini-but-mighty trees answering common bonsai questions in the form of a chat with 41 living bonsai trees.
♥ Building Wonder: Bonsai Treehouses by Dave Creek. Six, intricate, miniature treehouses built into dearly departed bonsai trees: the labor of love of the late Bob’s Burgers Lead Character Designer, Dave Creek.
♥ Little Champions: Bonsai from the Evergreen State: eight examples of Washington’s native trees condensed to their essence.
EXPERIENCE MORE:
♥ Live bonsai-making demonstrations -- see how bonsai are created and talk to bonsai artists who reveal the secrets behind their craft.
♥ Docent-led tours of the collection -- join a free tour to hear stories, ask questions, and share insights.
♥ Use our FREE digital museum guide featuring audio tours, video, and extra content. Download our new Bloomberg Connects app (coming in late April)
SHOP, EAT & PLAY:
♥ Shop for bonsai and bonsai pots from Robert Cho's Asia Pacific Gardening; shop for books, stickers, tools, and gifts from Pacific Bonsai Museum’s unique pop-up shop
♥ Enjoy tantalizing treats from featured food trucks.
♥ Games and Art Station, with free bonsai coloring sheets and bonsai learning activities, where kids can unleash their creativity.
WHERE:
The Pacific Bonsai Museum is located on the campus of the former Weyerhaeuser headquarters at 2515 S 336th Street, Federal Way, WA 98001. Visitors are advised to search ‘Pacific Bonsai Museum’ on their GPS-enabled devices to navigate to the Museum and should enter Weyerhaeuser Road from the West entry on Weyerhaeuser Way South.
PARKING:
Free parking is available across from the Museum at the Garden Parking Lot; wheelchair-accessible parking and passenger drop-off/pick-up is available at the Museum entrance.
COST:
Admission is free. There is a $12 suggested donation for those who can support the Museum.
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Where is it happening?
2515 S 336th Street, Federal Way, WA, United States, Washington 98001Event Location & Nearby Stays:
