SHINZEN FRIENDSHIP GARDEN

Events happening at Shinzen Garden!

Come see what’s happening at the garden! Join us for our exciting events and take in the beautiful and serene view! 

september music in the garden

Music in the Garden

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE

Join us on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm for an evening of Music in the Garden. Bring your beach chairs and picnic blankets and enjoy music from the Clovis High School Jazz Combo.

The Clovis High School Jazz Combo, a talented ensemble composed of members from Clovis High School’s celebrated Jazz Band A, is under the direction of Mr. Evan Hamada. The CHS Jazz Bands regularly share their music not only in the Central Valley but also at various festivals and events in places like Reno, Long Beach, Fullerton, Hawaii, and New York, showcasing their dedication to jazz and their commitment to the past, future, and present of the art form.

Free for Shinzen Garden Members | $5.00 per person for Non-members

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE

Art in the Garden:
Plein Air Artmaking Series

Next session: Saturday, November 4. We’re excited to welcome artists of all skill levels to draw and paint outdoors at one or more of our Art in the Garden: Plein Air Artmaking series. Shinzen Friendship Garden offers gorgeous lake views, charming landscapes, beautiful rolling hills and our historic Moon Bridge, among other visual splendor.

Garden Hours:

OPEN: Wed – Sun: 10am – 7pm
CLOSED: Mon – Tue

Garden Admission*

Under 4yrs: Free

4-14yrs: $1/ea.

15yrs-Adult: $5/ea.

Seniors 62+: $1/ea.

Students: $1/ea.

Family: $7 (2-5 people)

*Woodward Park entry/car/parking: $5; $3 for Seniors; $7 during National Holidays.

Please note that Woodward Park has implemented a new parking fee payment system. Parking KIOSKs are located throughout the Woodward Park and Shinzen Garden parking lot.

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CLARK BONSAI HOURS:

WEDNESDAYS – FRIDAY

10am – 12:30pm

WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS

10am – 1pm*

 

* The bonsai collection is only open when a docent is present. Check the bonsai exhibit hours posted at the main entry gatehouse to the Shinzen Garden.

Unfortunately, the bonsai collection will be closed when it’s raining, the air quality is considered unhealthy for all groups, when tempatures exceed 95 degrees and/or docents are unavailable.

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