Enjoy a rainbow of colors and bushels of fun at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden’s Fall Foliage Festival October 28-29.

Discover an immersive wonderland of sights, sounds and sensations – from cool breezes to rustling leaves, and the quiet swaying of golden-brown maple trees.

The garden’s annual Fall Foliage Festival is sure to please garden aficionados and nature lovers of all ages.

Come see one of the finest displays of fall foliage color on the west coast. Our large collection of Japanese maples, deciduous azaleas and other deciduous species never fails to produce a huge range of bright colors right before we head into the dark and grey of winter. Your last chance for outdoor color until next spring!

Don your favorite October-themed outfit to compete for garden prizes in a light-hearted costume contest, enjoy sweet and frothy drinks, warm and spicy food, and partake in all manner of growing things. Garden ghouls and goblins of all ages will be swept away as they explore picturesque trails, share the good fall vibes, and celebrate this most enchanted time of year.

Visitors can begin their seasonal adventure with a sweet drink from Village Perk before joining a garden tour, plant talk, or searching for the perfect spot to take that quintessential fall photo. For plant hunters looking for something special, pop-up vendors Botanica and Prism Gardens Nursery will feature their cultivated collections on the Rutherford Conservatory terrace.

After a day spent exploring and creating new memories, guests can dig-in to a savory dish from Thai-u-up food truck before heading to the Gift Shop for unique garden gifts or peruse the books in the Visitor Center to learn about the beloved Rhododendron species and the natural history of the Pacific Northwest.

The Pacific Bonsai Museum, located across the courtyard from the Rhody Garden, is also celebrating their bonsai’s fall foliage this same weekend. All are invited to watch the significant seasonal transitions in bonsai, as the trees pull all their resources down into their roots and deciduous bonsai put on a colorful display. Pacific Bonsai Museum is admission by donation.

Both fall foliage festivals are sure to inspire woodland garden and bonsai enthusiasts alike. For those looking to enjoy nature and harvest the benefits of being outdoors, the Rhody Garden and the Pacific Bonsai Museum offer the perfect space to forest bathe, explore miles of trails, or just sit and enjoy the magic of the fall season.

Admission is FREE!

Schedule :

October 28, 2023

Fall Color Guided Tours

Featured pop-up plant vendors

Phyto inspection for Canadian customers (10:30 11:30 am)

Food Trucks

Costume Contest

Kids Scavenger Hunt

October 29, 2023

Fall Color Guided Tour

Featured pop-up plant vendors

Costume Contest

Kids Scavenger Hunt

Date : October 28, 2023 - October 29, 2023

Time : 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location :

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

2525 South 336th Street

Federal Way, WA 98003

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