Calendar of special events
NOTE: For
a complete listing of our educational programs, plant
shows, and sales,
refer to: 
Fall 2008 & Winter 2009 Program and Events (pdf 2.5 MB)
2008 Events
South Conservatory closed for show change
Monday, September 22- Friday, October 10, 2008.
Azalea Auction
Sponsored by The Brookside Gardens Chapter of the Azalea Society
Sunday, September 21,
Viewing begins at 10:30 am
Auction begins at 11:00 am until completed.
Outside the Visitors Center
Dahlia Show
Sponsored by the National Capital Dahlia Society
Saturday, September 27, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 28, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cut blooms will be sold after the show at 3:00 pm.
Visitors Center
North Conservatory closed for show change
Monday, September 29- Friday, October 10, 2008.
Mushroom Fair
Sponsored by the Mycological Association of Washington.
Sunday, October 5, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Visitors Center
Poetry in the Garden
Enjoy poetry reading in the beautiful Japanese Tea House at Brookside Gardens. Join local poets Ellen Cole, Eliza King, Claire McGoff, and Kathryn Williams for an afternoon of poetry reading.
Sunday, October 5, 1-2:15pm
Fee: Free; no registration required
Japanese Tea House
Conservatory Chrysanthemum Display: Beach Mums
Saturday, October 11 - Sunday, November 23
10:00am-5:00pm daily; FREE
Brookside Gardens Conservatory
Mayland State Bee Keepers Association 100th Year Festival
Sponsored by the Maryland State Beekeepers Association
Saturday, October 11 10am-4pm
Visitors Center
Horticulture Magazine Symposium:
Smaller Gardens: Real Solutions
Successful planting in sun and shade
Thursday, October 23
Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Auditorium
Registration required; For details and to register visit www.hortprograms.com
or request a brochure by calling toll-free 877- GDN PROG (877- 436 -7764).
The Garden of Lights - Seasons of Light
November 28, 2008 - January 4, 2009
(Open every night except Dec 24 & 25)
Hours: 5:30 to 9:00pm, last car admitted at 8:30pm
(December 31st, last car admitted at 9:30pm for “First Night” celebration)
Holiday Wreath and Centerpiece Sale
Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens
Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, 4:00-8:30pm
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, 4:00-8:30pm
Visitors Center Atrium
Conservatory Winter Display: Colors of the Season
Saturday, December 6 - Sunday, January 4
10:00am-5:00pm daily; FREE
Brookside Gardens Conservatory
Conservatory Spring Display: Garden Elements
Saturday, January 17 - Sunday, April 12
10:00am-5:00pm daily; FREE
Brookside Gardens Conservatory
Ikenobo and Ikebana Exhibition
Sponsored by the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Metropolitan Washington DC Chapter
and the Ikenobo Ikebana Society Baltimore Group
Saturday, February 21, 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, February 22, 9:00am-4:00pm
Visitors Center Atrium
Save the Date! Green Matters Symposium: Water-Wise Landscapes
Friday, February 27, 2009
8:30am-4:30pm, Registration required
Visitors Center
The Brookside Gardens Orchid Club Exhibit
Sponsored by The Brookside Gardens Orchid Club
Saturday, February 28, 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, March 1, 9:00am-4:00pm
Visitors Center Atrium
