Fall Foliage Festival & Plant Sale

November 7, 2026 10:00 AM –4:00 PM

Celebrate the colors of autumn at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Explore 22 acres of woodland paths and discover the Garden’s fall color, shop for specialty plants, and browse a curated selection of art and handmade goods inspired by nature and the outdoors.
Admission to the Fall Foliage Festival is free and open to the public.

Shop for Specialty Plants: Bring your plant list and discover something new for your garden. Specialty plant vendors will offer a selection of unusual plants, garden-worthy specimens and collector favorites. This year’s plant vendors include:
The Green Gargoyle
Wanderlust Nursery
Celestial Dream Gardens
Hardy Fern Foundation

Art, Handmade Goods & More: The Fall Foliage Festival also features a small selection of artists and makers offering work inspired by nature, the garden and the Pacific Northwest.
Browse photography, handcrafted birdhouses, pottery, jewelry, artwork and other unique handmade goods while enjoying the Garden’s fall landscape.

In addition to shopping and exploring the Garden, the festival will feature:
🍂Food trucks with refreshments and treats
🍂Fall color guided tours highlighting the Garden’s autumn landscape
🍂Children’s scavenger hunt for young visitors to enjoy while exploring the Garden
🍂Phytosanitary inspection services for visitors purchasing plants for international transport

Come spend the day exploring the Garden, discovering specialty plants and enjoying the colors of the season!

Mapped location of Fall Foliage Festival & Plant Sale
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden 2525 S 336th Street Federal Way, Washington 98003
(253) 838-4646
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Admission

The Festival/Plant Sale is FREE

Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, November 7
  • Sunday, November 8

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