BGLM Volunteer Appreciation Day

Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt 650 Bellevue Ave.,, Oakland, CA, United States

On September 2, 2024 (Labor Day), the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM) will host the Volunteer Appreciation Day social and catered luncheon for all bonsai garden volunteers. The event is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please be sure to RSVP with Assistant Director Suzanne Muller and request meat or vegetarian options.  

Free

Autumn Moon-Viewing

Open to Public The Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM) supports the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association in their hosting of an evening of Japanese food, entertainment and moon-viewing. The annual Otsukimi moon-viewing event is held on the Sunday closest to the full harvest moon each October at the Gardens at Lake Merritt and the […]

BGLM CLOSED during regular daytime hours

Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt 650 Bellevue Ave.,, Oakland, CA, United States

The BGLM will be closed during regular daytime hours for the Autumn Lights Festival from Tuesday, October 15 to Sunday, October 20.  Please visit the BGLM during the Autumn Lights Festival Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6-11pm

Free

Autumn Lights Festival

The Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM) takes pride in Oakland’s Autumn Lights Festival (ALF). The three-night event raises funds for the Gardens at Lake Merritt, which includes the BGLM. The Gardens at Lake Merritt were established more than a half century ago. They are a collection of themed gardens requiring varying levels of maintenance. […]

Autumn Lights Festival

The Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM) takes pride in Oakland’s Autumn Lights Festival (ALF). The three-night event raises funds for the Gardens at Lake Merritt, which includes the BGLM. The Gardens at Lake Merritt were established more than a half century ago. They are a collection of themed gardens requiring varying levels of maintenance. […]

Autumn Lights Festival

The Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt (BGLM) takes pride in Oakland’s Autumn Lights Festival (ALF). The three-night event raises funds for the Gardens at Lake Merritt, which includes the BGLM. The Gardens at Lake Merritt were established more than a half century ago. They are a collection of themed gardens requiring varying levels of maintenance. […]

Pacific Bonsai Expo 2024

Henry J. Kaiser Center 10 10th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

An exhibition of extraordinary bonsai. Located at the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, California. A two-day event with 75 outstanding bonsai displays and top- quality bonsai vendors.