• Free Garden Tour on June 28, 2026

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

      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 […]

    Free
  • Seasons of Stories Book Club July Meeting

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

    JULY 2026 BOOK SELECTION Kitchen by: Banana Yoshimoto   With the publication of Kitchen, the dazzling English-language debut that is still her best-loved book, the literary world realized that Yoshimoto […]

    Free
  • Free Garden Tour on July 26, 2026

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

      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 […]

    Free
  • Toro Nagashi 2026

    In the spirit of the Japanese ceremony Tōrō Nagashi, please join Shinzen Garden for our 41st annual floating lantern celebration on Saturday, August 15, 2026 Traditionally, this Japanese ceremony honors […]

  • Seasons of Stories Book Club August Meeting

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

    AUGUST 2026 BOOK SELECTION Convenience Store Woman by: Sayaka Murata   The English-language debut of one of Japan's most talented contemporary writers, selling over 650,000 copies there, Convenience Store Woman […]

  • Kokedama Workshop Sept

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

    Step into the garden and discover the calming art of Kokedama, the Japanese technique of creating living “moss balls” that blend nature and design. In this hands-on workshop at Shinzen […]

    $75.00 – $90.00
  • Seasons of Stories Book Club September Meeting

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

    SEPTEMBER 2026 BOOK SELECTION A Pale View of Hills by: Kazuo Ishiguro   From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of the Booker Prize–winning novel The […]

    Free
  • September Koi Watercolor Class

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

    Let your brush flow like water in this botanical watercolor class inspired by the koi of Shinzen Garden on September 26, 2026. Participants will learn watercolor techniques while capturing the […]

    $40.00 – $50.00
  • Soundbath at the Garden

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

    Unwind beneath the open sky with a deeply restorative Sound Bath set within the tranquil beauty of Shinzen Garden. Surrounded by nature, you’ll be guided through a meditative experience using […]

    $25.00 – $35.00
  • Seasons of Stories Book Club October Meeting

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

    OCTOBER 2026 BOOK SELECTION Kokoro by: Natsume Soseki   No collection of Japanese literature is complete without Natsume Soseki's Kokoro, his most famous novel and the last he completed before […]

    Free
  • October Botanical Watercolor

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

    Slow down, look closely, and let nature guide your brush. In this botanical watercolor class at Shinzen Garden on October 24, 2026, participants will explore the delicate beauty of leaves, […]

    $40.00 – $50.00
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Photography 101: Portraits

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

    Portrait & Family Photography Photography Workshop Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn how to create beautiful, authentic portraits in one of Fresno's most picturesque settings. […]

    Get Tickets $25.00 – $35.00 6 tickets left
  • Seasons of Stories Book Club November Meeting

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

    NOVEMBER 2026 BOOK SELECTION The Passengers on the Hankyu Line by: Hiro Arikawa   Welcome aboard the Hankyu Line train! Come along on a heartwarming, funny, and perfectly cozy voyage […]