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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Garden Tour on Saturday, August 16 at 10:30 am. The tour is included with paid garden admission ($5 per adult | $1 per child/senior)
Garden Tour on Saturday, August 16 at 5:30 pm. The tour is included with paid garden admission ($5 per adult | $1 per child/senior)
Fresno Koi Show hosted by the Central California Koi Society September 27 & 28, 2025 inside the Woodward Park Group Activities Area The Fresno Koi Show is one of the […]
RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2025 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 […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON 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 […]
We invite you to experience the breathtaking beauty of Shinzen Garden’s fall colors. Enjoy a peaceful stroll among the Japanese maples with a warm cup of tea and a traditional Japanese rice cracker during our Autumn Color viewing. Sunday, November 23, 2025 10:00 am - Noon This event is included with paid garden admission. Garden […]
Ume Bloom Viewing Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 10am - 1pm Enjoy a cup of hot tea and a Japanese rice cracker while you view the beauty of the Ume blooms. Included with paid garden admission - $5 for adults and $1 for children
Join us for a free docent-led tour on select Sundays, providing visitors with an in-depth exploration of its serene landscapes and cultural significance. During the tour, our knowledgeable docents […]