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November 2019
Garden of d’Lights
Experience the Ruth Bancroft Garden in a whole new way at this year’s Garden of d’Lights. Specially programmed lasers, spot and LED lights illuminate the Garden, making it come alive and creating magical colorful sculptures from the many cacti, succulents, and trees.
Find out more »December 2019
Tai Chi Demonstration
Join the Pleasant Hill division of the Taoist Tai Chi Society for a tai chi demo in the new Visitor & Education Center at the Ruth Bancroft Garden. RSVP required.
Find out more »Garden Tour- Proteaceae (Members Only)
Join us for an exclusive members-only tour, featuring some of our unique collection of Proteaceae plants in the garden.
Find out more »Photo Op With Santa!
Join us for a family photo op with Santa in the plaza space at the Ruth Bancroft Garden!
Find out more »Succulent Kokedama
Create two succulent-planted (kokedama) moss balls to take home!
Find out more »Succulent Wreath
Join Trisha Fratello for an afternoon to relax, socialize, and create a unique succulent wreath just in time for the holidays!
Find out more »Junior Botanist- Plants from Down Under
The Junior Botanists will learn about plants from "Down Under" and what it means when a plant is a ‘fire follower.'
Find out more »January 2020
Macramé Plant Hanger
Join us for a morning to socialize, relax, and create your own, unique macramé plant hanger!
Find out more »Giant Paper Succulents
Join Rocio Sofia Ordonez to create beautiful giant paper succulents. Learn how to create your own patterns by observing the garden's succulent collection and you will learn many tricks to cut, curl, glue and use pastels and brush lettering markers to add realism to the succulents.
Find out more »February 2020
Author Talk- Jeff Moore & Spiny Succulents
Join Jeff Moore for a presentation about his new publication, "Spiny Succulents." Books will be available for purchase in addition to a book signing after the talk.
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