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SUMMARY:Gardens Aglow
DESCRIPTION:Gardens Aglow is cancelled on Sat.\, Dec. 28 due to inclement weather. Thank you for a great season! \nBring the whole family to walk Gardens Aglow\, a botanical-themed light festival in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. \nMore than 75\,000 festive lights accent the unique structures and landscaping of the Stroll Garden and capture the winter beauty of nature. Light features include firecracker lights\, framed installations\, up lighting and string lights. \n$5/person\, FREE/12 and younger\, FREE/Friends of the Garden or Sister Cities members \nLEARN MORE \nFACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/gardens-aglow/2019-11-29/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens Aglow,Holiday,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Romance in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Garden is pleased partner with Farmers Market of the Ozarks for two nights of Romance in the Garden: A Taste of Market Marry-ment. The event takes place on Friday and Saturday\, October 4 and 5\, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, Mo. These romantic evenings highlight the nighttime beauty of the stroll garden while celebrating the harmony of garden to table cuisine. \nTake a stroll through the serene garden decorated with ambient lights and with romantic background music by acoustic guitarist Shannon Stine on Friday and harpist Drew Holt on Saturday. \nBeginning at 6:30 p.m.\, enjoy a special sampling of cuisine from local chefs featuring a variety of meats\, vegetables\, appetizers and desserts from Bechard Family Farms\, Vaught Farms\, Peakview Farm\, Dove Creek Wagu and Back Forty Bison. Food vendors include Firelight Pizza\, Cha Family Foods\, A&A Orchards\, Gardener’s Orchards\, A&M Donuts and more. Purchase wine and beer and a variety of moonshine from Bub’s Distillery. \nTasting tickets include cuisine sampling\, one beverage ticket per person and one wishing lantern and may be preordered by visiting loveyourfarmer.com. Advanced tickets are $60/couple and $35/individual. Tickets purchased after Thursday\, October 3 are $75/couple and $40/individual. \nStrolling only admission is $15/couple or $10/individual and may be purchased in advance or at the gate. Wishing lanterns may be purchased at the gate for $5. \nFrom 6-6:30 p.m.\, a special marriage ceremony (a mock wedding of “Pea and Carrot”) celebrates the garden to table union of fresh and local cuisine. \nAll proceeds from this event benefit the enhancement of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and the mission of Farmers Market of the Ozarks. \nFormed in 1985\, the 7.5-acre Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is the oldest attraction at the Springfield Botanical Gardens. It is an authentic representation of traditional Japanese landscape design featuring a large koi pond\, moon bridge\, meditation garden and tea house. The Stroll Garden is maintained through partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board\, Friends of the Garden\, Springfield Sister Cities Association and Springfield’s sister city of Isesaki\, Japan. \nFor more information\, please call 417-864-1341 or e-mail info@friendsofthegarden.org. \nFacebook Event
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/romance-in-the-garden-3/2019-10-04/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Romance in the Garden
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SUMMARY:Japanese Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate authentic Japanese culture in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and visit with delegates from Springfield’s sister city of Isesaki\, Japan. \n$7-10/adult\, $3/child \nCheck back later for more information!
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/japanese-fall-festival/2019-09-06/
LOCATION:Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden\, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65807\, United States
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SUMMARY:Romance in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:ROMANCE CANCELLED ON SATURDAY\, MAY 18: Due to the extreme weather forecasted for the evening of Saturday\, May 18\, Romance in the Garden is cancelled. If you purchased “The Ultimate Date Night” package\, you may pick up your basket at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center during regular hours (Monday-Saturday\, 8am-8pm; and Sunday\, 11am-6pm). You will receive admission vouchers for a future Romance in the Garden event. \n\nEnjoy the full moon and serene landscape of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at dusk. Tiki torches and lanterns light the pathway. \nFri.\, May 17 and Sat.\, May 18: 7:30-9:30 p.m.\nFor ages 17 years and older. \nAdmission may be purchased at the gate: $10/person\, $15/couple.\nWishing lanterns for floating on the ponds also available for purchase: $5/wishing lantern. \nInterested in something extra special? Check out this Ultimate Date Night package: \nLet us help you stage the perfect date or proposal! Garden staff will escort you to a cozy section of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden staged with blanket\, pillows\, fresh flowers and a savory picnic basket including sparkling juice\, pears\, grapes\, cheeses\, crackers and chocolates. The $60 package includes admission and wishing lanterns for two; it must be preordered by Noon on Wed.\, May 15. \nRSVP on Facebook \n  \n\nOnline Lantern\, Ticket\, and Package Sales\nOnline sales have closed. You may purchase lanterns and tickets at the event gate. Cash is preferred but cards are accepted.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/romance-in-the-garden-2/2019-05-17/
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Romance in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Friday Weather Update: 02/15/19 at 12:50pm \nThe event will proceed as scheduled; Parks staff is keeping roadways\, pathways and parking lots pertinent to the event treated and cleared.  \n\nShare the beauty of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden with someone you love. Enjoy the garden decorated in festive lights with romantic music playing softly in the background. Make it special by pre-ordering a picnic basket with a snuggly plush throw\, sparkling juice\, and Valentine’s cake to enjoy while watching the sunset. Proceeds support garden improvements. \nAge: 17 yrs. and up only\nDate: Thurs.\, Feb. 14\, and Fri.\, Feb. 15\nTime: 4:30-7:30 p.m.\nFee: $10/person\, $15/couple\, or $40/picnic basket (includes admission for two)\nMember Discount: Friends of the Garden members receive a $2 discount on admission by showing their membership card at the gate. \nAdvance ticket orders may be placed below or via the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center Gift Shop\, 417-891-1515 ext. 2. \nBaskets must be preordered by Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. Order below or via the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center Gift Shop\, 417-891-1515 ext. 2. In case of weather cancellations\, baskets may be picked up at the Botanical Center Mondays-Saturdays between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or Sundays between 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Vouchers for a future “Romance” event will be provided. \n\nOnline Ticket and Basket Sales\nOnline registration is closed. Tickets are available for purchase at the entrance gate.
URL:https://www.friendsofthegarden.org/event/valentines-romance-in-the-garden/2019-02-14/
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