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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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.

Pacific Bonsai Expo 2024

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

An exhibition of extraordinary bonsai.

25th Anniversary Celebration for Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt

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

Twenty-five years ago, the BGLM opened its gates to the public on November 6, 1999, by hosting a Grand Opening celebration of bonsai and suiseki, held on site at the […]

Mammoth Auction & Sale Fundraiser

The Mammoth Auction & Sale fundraiser is held once a year in the winter at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt, Oakland, California. All […]

Mammoth Auction & Sale Fundraiser

The Mammoth Auction & Sale fundraiser is held once a year in the winter at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave., Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt, Oakland, California. All […]

World Bonsai Day

World Bonsai Day was created in 2010 to promote bonsai and friendship throughout the world. World Bonsai Day is an internationally celebrated event dedicated to furthering bonsai awareness and appreciation […]