Cookies and Cocoa with Santa

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

There will be a limited number of tickets available at the gate on Saturday. Bring the family to a magical holiday morning at Shinzen Garden for Cookies and Cocoa with Santa! Enjoy warm cocoa and delicious cookies as Santa reads a festive holiday story to the little ones. Capture the memories with a special photo […]

Ume Bloom Viewing

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Ume Bloom Viewing Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 10am - 2pm Included with paid garden admission. Enjoy a cup of hot tea and a Japanese rice cracker while you view the beauty of the Ume blooms.

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Free Garden Tour March 1

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us for a free docent-led tour on select spring weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden's features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]

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Free Garden Tour on March 8

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us for a free docent-led tour on select spring weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden's features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]

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Free Garden Tour on March 9

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us for a free docent-led tour on select spring weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden's features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]

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Free Garden Tour on March 22

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us for a free docent-led tour on select spring weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden's features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]

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Free Garden Tour April 12 at 11 am

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden's features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]

Free

World Bonsai Day

Clark Bonsai Collection at Shinzen 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

FREE with Paid Garden Admission Experience the Beauty of BonsaiImmerse yourself in a day filled with exciting activities, including: An open-air Bonsai Market – Explore unique bonsai trees, tools, and accessories.Bonsai Demonstration & Lecture by Julian Tsai – Learn expert techniques from a renowned bonsai artist.Honor Ceremony for Katsumi Kinoshita – Paying tribute to a legacy in bonsai.Silent […]

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KODOMO NO HI “Children’s Day”

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day at Shinzen Garden, a fun-filled event honoring the joy and growth of children through traditional arts and crafts! Families are invited to explore Japanese culture with engaging hands-on activities, including: 🎨 Origami Creations – Fold and design beautiful paper art. ☂️ Paper Parasol Painting – Decorate your own colorful parasol. (Parasols […]

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Free Garden Tour May 10 at 11am

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]

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Free Garden Tour on May 10 at 1 pm

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Join us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden design. […]

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Seasons of Verse Poetry Series

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Featuring Joseph Voth, author of “Living with Noise”, Michelle Patton, who won the Ernesto Trejo Award for poetry and was a nominee for a Pushcart Prize and Kirk Stone. Seasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of […]

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Virtual Conversation with Kiku Hughes

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THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT Take part in a free virtual conversation with Kiku Hughes, author of Displacement. Get an insight on the historical and personal impact that the WWII Japanese American incarceration camps have had, and the intergenerational issues they’ve left behind. Saturday, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm PT REGISTER HERE […]

Free Garden Tour on June 14 at 10am

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

  Join us for a free docent-led tour on select weekends, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance.  During the tour, our knowledgeable docents guide guests through the garden’s features, including the Clark Bonsai Collection, stroll gardens, traditional architecture, and tea houses, offering insights into Japanese culture and garden […]

Free

Seasons of Verse – Poetry at the Garden

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Seasons of Verse is a curated poetry reading series held inside the peaceful landscape of Shinzen Garden, featuring four unique events that align with the rhythm of the seasons. The series will showcase the vibrant voices of Fresno-area poets and offer one open mic event to welcome emerging and community writers. Included with paid Garden […]

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Art in the Garden

Shinzen Friendship Garden 114 W Audubon Drive, Fresno, CA, United States

Experience the beauty of art and nature intertwined at Art in the Garden, a unique strolling art show set in the serene surroundings of Shinzen Garden. Local artists will showcase their work throughout the garden, creating a peaceful and inspiring outdoor gallery for the community to explore. As you stroll through the pathways, enjoy a […]

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