Events, Flora and Courses

Public art, lectures, seasonal blooms, family adventures and courses — there is always something happening at VanDusen. See what’s on now and coming up soon.

Vancouver African Violet & Gesneriad Society: Show & Sale

Sunday, May 18 12.00pm - 3.00pm

The Vancouver African Violet & Gesneriad Society Annual Show & Sale takes place in the Floral Hall & Cedar Room at VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 18th 12.00pm – 3.00pm.

Entrance: By donation

For more information contact Garth McFadden; info@vavgc.ca or 604-512-3000.

*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.

Penjing Exhibition & Sale

Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, May 25 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Chinese Penjing Society of Canada Bonsai Show & Sale takes place May 24 & 25 in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

May 25: 10.00am – 4.00pm
May 26: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Entry: By Donation

For more information contact: Peter Lee at leephoto@shaw.ca or 604-351-3866.

*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.

2025 VBGA AGM

Monday, May 26 7.00pm

Notice of AGM
VBGA Annual General Meeting

Monday, May 26th, 2025 7:00pm in the Great Hall

Learn about joining our 2025 VBGA Board of Directors here.
Call for nominations open February 1 – March 14

To attend the AGM RSVP is required by Members holding a current VBGA membership. To RSVP email btinsley@vandusen.org by May 18.

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Vancouver Mycological Society: Spring Mycology Show & Sale

Sunday, June 1 10.00am - 4.00pm

The Vancouver Mycological Society Spring Mycology Show & Sale takes place June 1st in the Floral Hall & Cedar Room at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Sunday June 1st: 10.00am – 4.00pm

For more information click here or email info@vanmyco.com

*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.

Vancouver Rose Society: Rose Show

Sunday, June 15 12:30 - 4:30 pm

The Vancouver Rose Society Rose Show takes place in the Floral Hall and Cedar Room at VanDusen Botanical Garden on Sunday June 15, 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Admission: Free

For more information contact Elizabeth Sheppard at shepp@shaw.ca

*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.

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Desert Plant Society of Vancouver: Show and Sale

Saturday, June 21 - Sunday, June 22 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Desert Plant Society of Vancouver Show and Sale takes place June 21 and 22.

June 21: 10:00am – 4:00pm
June 22: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Entry: By Donation

For more information contact: dhimscho@shaw.ca

*Garden admission not included. Book online and save, or purchase at the Admission Desk upon arrival.