Category Archives: Bok Gardens

Concert Under the Starts at Bok Gardens

Two outstanding bands are on tap as Concert Under the Stars returns for another season at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales. The Duhks, a Canadian-based band featuring “a folk-rock, bluegrass fusion of Afro-Cuban soul and Jazz,” and the Alison … Continue reading

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Robert Phillips to Perform at Bok Tower Gardens

Robert Phillips will be featured in the next “Live at the Gardens” concert at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales  The concert is on Saturday, April 13, at 7:30pm. Phillips, a classical guitarist, will present a program of music from Spain and Latin America in … Continue reading

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Foothill Bluegrass Band at Bok Tower Gardens

The Foothill Bluegrass Band will appear at Bok Tower Gardens at 7:30pm on Saturday, March 16, as part of the “Live at the Gardens” Concert Series. The band features three-part harmony and acoustic instrumentation. http://boktowergardens.org/  

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Top Ten Reasons to Visit Bok Tower Gardens

According to its website, the top ten reason to visit Bok Tower Gardens during Spring Peak Bloom are: 1. Garden photography with a beautiful spring backdrop. 2. Daily Guided Garden Tours. 3. Watching Geert D’hollander play the carillon live at 1 & … Continue reading

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84th Anniversary Celebration for Bok Tower Gardens

Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales is making final preparations for its 84th Anniversary. Lots of special activities are in store for Founder’s Day Weekend on February 1-3 beginning with Moonlight Carillon Concert on Friday at 7:30pm featuring Geert D’hollander. … Continue reading

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Bok Tower Gardens Christmas Season

The Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales has a variety of activities planned for the Christmas season including Holiday Home Tours at Pinewood Estates, Home for the Holiday Workshops, Wintersong by Tammerlin, Guided Winter Walks, Poinsettia Display, and Seasonal Carillon … Continue reading

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Sunset & Symphony at Bok Tower Gardens

Bok Tower Gardens will present “Sunset & Symphony” featuring the Orlando Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, November 10, from 6 to 8pm. Concert tickets include general admission as well as a performance by the Florida Southern College jazz ensemble at 4:30pm. http://boktowergardens.org/calendar/sunset-symphony/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=October+-+Upcoming+Events&utm_content=October+-+Upcoming+Events+CID_f0ee7d11b229d83327f81271649eb0b6&utm_source=Email%20Marketing&utm_term=MORE%20INFO

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Rare Water Lilies on Display at Bok Tower Gardens

Can you imagine the pad of a water lily being large enough to support the weight of a small child? I wouldn’t have believed it unless I had seen the photo accompanying the article about Victoria Longwood Hybrid water lilies … Continue reading

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Free Admission to Bok Gardens for Grandparents on Sunday

In celebration of Grandparents Day, Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales will offer free admission to all grandparents on Sunday, September 9. “Hidden Garden Melodies, acoustic performances in the Café Terrace, will be presented from Noon to 3pm. http://boktowergardens.org/

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Boktobefest at Bok Tower Gardens October20

Ready for a unique fall celebration that includes a Biergarten, live entertainment, German food, craft and seasonal beers, tree climbing, face painting, pumpkin painting, prize drawings, and FREE ADMISSION? Then plan to be at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales … Continue reading

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