Peak Bloom Countdown Underway at Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Wales, Fla. – The countdown is underway for the peak bloom season at Bok Tower Gardens. It’s an annual rite of spring when visitors watch more than 150 varieties of camellias and hundreds of azaleas along with nun’s orchids, irises and other flowering plants create an explosion of color. Since the exact date is hard to predict, visitors are encouraged to return throughout the season to experience Mother Nature’s ever-changing... Read More
Guest Carillonneur Lee Cobb Performs Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower Carillon
Lake Wales, Fla. — Bok Tower Gardens’ Singing Tower carillon will be performed by guest carillonneur Lee Cobb through January 31 and April 19 through May 5. In addition to live concerts at 1 and 3 p.m., Cobb will perform Christmas Day concerts, the Moonlight Concert on January 7, Edward Bok’s Memorial Concerts on January 9 and Martin Luther King Jr. Concerts on January 16. “Playing the carillon is like embracing an old friend,” Cobb says... Read More
On Tuesdays in December: Antique Car Showcase
December 6, 13, 20 & 27: Antique Car Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See Model A’s and other vintage cars from Florida Flywheelers will be on display at Pinewood Estate every Tuesday through December. Included with general admission. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org Read More
Dec 19-Dec 30: Holiday Film Series
December 19 through December 30: Holiday Film Series at 10 a.m. Watch favorite holiday movies in the Visitor Center at Bok Tower Gardens: Elf (12/19 & 12/26) Home Alone (12/20 & 12/27) The Grinch (12/21 & 12/28) The Polar Express (12/22 & 12/29) The Santa Clause (12/23 & 12/30) Included with general admission; 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org Read More
Nov 25-Jan 1: Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens & Pinewood Estate Holiday Home Tour
November 25 through January 1: Christmas at Bok Tower Gardens & Pinewood Estate Holiday Home Tour Lights! Camera! Action! Your favorite holiday films have a starring role in the Gardens’ Christmas celebration. With this year’s theme, “Picture Perfect,” the holiday home tour at Pinewood Estate has been expanded to include movies and popcorn in the Visitor Center, holiday concerts, poinsettia displays, photos with Santa, tree decorating,... Read More
Oct 1-Dec 1: Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson Music & Nature Paper Painting Art Exhibit
October 1 through December 1: Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson Music & Nature Paper Painting Art Exhibit Intense and vibrant colors combine with a sensibility of design as the artist highlights the extraordinary within the ordinary. Her technique is a result of experimentation with hand painted, handmade and a variety of textured and patterned papers. Exhibit included with general admission; 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org ; www.paperpaintings.com Read More
Dec 3-Feb 2: Jayne Crews-Linton New Florida Impressions
An accomplished Lake Wales watercolorist whose paintings grace many area homes and corporation walls, Crews-Linton widens her use of materials into oils and acrylics. Exhibit included with general admission Learn more: Phone: 863-676-1408 or www.boktowergardens.org Read More
Oct 1-31: Butterflies at Bok
Visit areas of the historic Olmsted gardens planted to attract more than 50 identified varieties of butterflies. Bok Tower Gardens is open 365 days a year from 8am-6pm with last admission at 5pm. The Visitor’s Center is open from 9am-5pm. Visit the website or phone (863)676-1408 to learn more. Read More
