August Member Appreciation Days 2026
Join us on August 29 & 30 to celebrate the Garden’s 51st birthday! Enjoy member-exclusive early access from 8–9 am at VanDusen, complimentary refreshments, and a chance to share both VanDusen Garden and Bloedel Conservatory with a friend for FREE! No pre-booking required.
Exclusive Early Access for Members at VanDusen Botanical Garden | 8–9 am
Enjoy an exclusive, member-only hour from 8–9 am for a tranquil experience of the Garden before it opens to the public
Complimentary Refreshments | 9 am–7 pm | VanDusen Discovery Room
Stop by for complimentary light refreshments and connect with fellow Garden Members. Available while supplies last.
Bring a Friend for FREE | All day | VanDusen & Bloedel
Experience VanDusen and Bloedel together! Each member can invite one guest to join them at either, or both sites, free of charge. Check in at the admission desks, no pre-booking required.
Bring a Friend Promotion – 10% off New Memberships
If your guest purchases a new membership or is renewing a membership that has been inactive for 6 months or more, they’ll receive 10% off their purchase that day!
VanDusen Gift Shop End of Summer Sale | 10 am–7 pm
Save 25% on a beautiful selection of gifts, home décor, gardening essentials, and more. Excludes seeds, books, and VanDusen Seed Collectors products.
Free guided tours daily: Between 1–4 pm led by our Volunteer Garden Guides.
Details
- Must be an active member – just bring your valid membership card to participate in Member Appreciation activities.
- Limit one free guest per member per day for “Bring a Friend for Free Day.”
- Bring a Friend Promotion – 10% off New Memberships: member’s guest must purchase their membership on site at either VanDusen or Bloedel on the day of their visit (August 29–30).
- Those with a premium membership are permitted to bring their daily guest on their membership, plus one free friend.
- Activities are subject to weather and may cancel without notice.
