Opening Night Party
A benefit for Washington Park Arboretum
AT THE NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
5:00 to 9:00 PM
Seattle Convention Center
Come Celebrate the Arboretum’s 90th year!
Join us for a celebration of 90 years with a birthday bash for the Arboretum!
You and your guests will have a first look at the Garden Festival displays, and enjoy a seated dinner and exceptional bidding opportunities—all while celebrating the past, present, and future of our beloved Arboretum.
Each guest to our Botanical Birthday Bash will receive:
- Exclusive first look at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival before it opens to the public.
- Complimentary night-of-event parking at the Seattle Convention Center.
- A complimentary ticket for the Garden Festival, to be used later in the week (February 14 to 18).
- A chance to bid or sign up for exclusive items such as a farm-to-table weekend on Lopez Island.
All proceeds from the Opening Night Party help fund our core environmental education, horticulture, and volunteer programs at Washington Park Arboretum.
Guests enjoying the preview of the show gardens at the 2023 Opening Night Party.
Ticket Pricing & Purchasing
Patron — $250 | Benefactor — $500
Table (10 guests) — $2500
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
- Buy tickets online.
- Or call 206-325-4510, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Buy Your Tickets by February 6, 2024!
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Opening Night Party would not be possible without the support of our many generous sponsors and partners. To inquire about 2024 party sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tess Forté at tforte@arboretumfoundation.org.
Guests enjoying the preview of the show gardens at the 2023 Opening Night Party.
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