Diosa Blooms Floral Takeover
2022-05-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Month, enjoy beautiful tropical blooms that celebrate Filipinx heritage throughout the House, arranged by Diosa Blooms. See them while the House is open (11am – 4pm) from May 14 -16, 2022!
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Bonsai Demo | Kusamura Bonsai Club
2022-05-21 11:00 - 16:00 | CA
Curious about bonsai care? See this ancient artform first hand; on May 21, Filoli will host the Kusamura Bonsai Club as they prune their bonsai trees and answer your questions about basic bonsai care. Stop by the Dining Room Terrace between 11am – 4pm on Saturday, May 21, to chat about bonsai tips and admire bonsai from both Filoli and Kusamura’s collections.
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Summer Nights
2022-06-02 16:00 - 20:00 | CA
Head to Filoli any Thursday evening for a summer meet up with friends. Stroll the Garden, grab a refreshing drink, and watch the sun set across the landscape.
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Pride at Filoli
2022-06-04 10:00 - 17:00 | CA
Pride at Filoli celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of joyful creative expressions and experiences.
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Art Walk
2022-07-30 10:00 - 17:00 | CA
Art Walk showcases hand-picked local artists selling their work throughout Filoli’s spacious 16-acre Garden. Stroll the beautiful Garden while browsing original paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and more.
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Sunset Session: AJ Lee & Blue Summit
2022-09-14 17:30 - 19:00 | CA
Wednesday, September 14, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Acclaimed bluegrass band AJ Lee & Blue Summit plays a special outdoor show at Filoli. Led by award-winning singer, songwriter, and mandolinist AJ Lee, the group has performed all over the world and draws from influences such as country, soul, swing, rock, and jam music. As the sun sets, relax in the Meadow and enjoy the live music against the backdrop of the historic House. Picnicking is welcome for this special event!
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Event details:
Check-in opens at 5pm with the show running from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
There will be open seating in Filoli’s Meadow, where we encourage you to bring lawn chairs or a thick blanket to comfortably enjoy the scenic terrain.
For this special event, picnicking is welcome! However, no outside alcohol will be permitted and any guests arriving with outside alcohol will be instructed to leave it in their car before entering the concert.
The Bluebird Bar will be serving delicious cocktails starting at 5pm, with final service at 6:30pm. A second bar will offer beer and wine options as well.
Please reach out to tickets@filoli.org with any questions.

Set the Table for the Season - Live Tablescaping
2022-11-19 - 2022-11-20 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
From Hanukkah to Oshōgatsu, the Japanese New Year, holidays bring us together around an artfully decorated dining table. This year, Filoli partners with people and organizations to feature tablescapes from many different winter holiday traditions. Join us as we set the tables on November 19 and 20, and see them in the Ballroom all season long.
Tablescape Partners:

Kwanzaa, set by author, poet, and storyteller Tureeda Mikell
Oshogatsu, set by Chiyomi Hirano, Filoli Member
Yalda Night, set by the IAM Foundation
Lunar New Year, set by Stellafloral, Fleur De Lis Florist, Yan Can Cook, and KTSF
Hanukkah, set by the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
Las Posadas, set by Casa Circulo Cultural
Christmas, set by Mary George, Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Orchid Sale
2023-01-28 - 2023-01-29 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
The Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society will be selling plants propagated by their members on the weekend of January 28-29, available with Filoli admission.

Stories in Bloom: Floral Statements with Diosa Blooms
2023-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Diosa Blooms, a Filipinx-owned and family-run floral boutique, demonstrates onstage how they create floral arrangements that convey cultural stories and traditions.

Stories in Bloom programs are free with Filoli admission; reservation required due to limited space. Please book your admission tickets along with your Stories in Bloom reservation here: filoli.org/stories-in-bloom

More about Stories in Bloom:
Many creative women have shaped Filoli’s story over the years, from its residents to historic staff. Stories in Bloom showcases women’s storytelling of all forms, including poetry, music, and the art of flower arranging.

Flora Parties: Valentine Florals
2023-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Create lasting memories with friends at Filoli’s February flora party! Guided by staff, artfully combine a mix of fresh flowers and greenery to create your own showstopper floral arrangement, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Preparing for Spring
2023-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States

Celebrate Chinese Floralia
2023-03-04 11:30 - 14:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Find respite from the raindrops and join us in the historic House to enjoy performances by the Northern California Hanfu Association in celebration of Chinese Floralia, a traditional festival honoring the goddesses of flowers. Watch performers dressed in Hanfu, traditional Chinese clothing, along with a group of traditional instrument artists, as they present music and dance performances in the Ballroom.
There will be two scheduled performances at 11:30am and 2pm. Reservations are recommended to reserve a seat at the performances. Be sure to purchase your admission to Filoli and the additional reservation for your seat to the performance.
(Cover photo by Paul @ Photo One Studio)
March 4 | 11:30am & 2pm Hanfu Performance (SOLD OUT)

Spring Pottery Sale
2023-03-12 10:00 - 2023-03-25 17:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Start the spring season right and get 20% off spring pottery and vases at the Clock Tower Shop. Stop by the Clock Tower Shop Courtyard and check out our array of Spring plants available to go along with your new pottery.
Members receive additional discount with membership card present (physical or digital). Don’t forget to pick up your free Filoli Member Bumper Sticker!
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Trail Stewards
2023-03-17 09:00 - 12:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Nestled against the Santa Cruz Mountains, Filoli’s nature trails are enjoyed by thousands of guests every year and are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. We’ll start the day with a guided hike and then clear trails of brush and obstacles so they are open and easy to navigate.
This project is open to those 18 years and older and all experience levels.
Physical requirements include bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching, and the ability to carry 20 lbs. Be prepared for walking on uneven ground, a high level of physical activity, and exposure to poison oak.

Spring Flora Party
2023-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Celebrate the colors of the season at Filoli’s spring flora party. Guided by staff, artfully combine a mix of fresh flowers and greenery to make your own floral arrangement. Enjoy light snacks and drinks as you unleash your creativity and take inspiration from the Garden around you!

Filoli Pride Weekend
2023-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of joyful creative performances and experiences. Filoli bursts into a rainbow with colorful decor, Pride-themed flower arrangements, and artwork. Walk through the Ribbons of Remembrance; catch live performances, including Drag Storytime; or grab a Pride-themed drink at the Bluebird Bar!
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Clock Tower Shop: Tree Sale
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-31 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Japanese maples, blooming dogwoods, and other trees are 20% OFF through May 31, 2023, at the Clock Tower Shop. Members receive their discount in addition to this sale!

Bonsai Demo with Kusamura Bonsai Club
2023-05-20 11:00 - 16:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Curious about bonsai care? On Saturday, May 20, Filoli hosts the Kusamura Bonsai Club as they prune their bonsai trees and answer your questions about this ancient artform. Stop by the Dining Room Terrace between 11am – 4pm to get bonsai care tips and admire specimens from both Filoli and Kusamura’s collections. Reserve your tickets to see this unique demonstration!
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Stories in Bloom: Wildflower Self-Portraits with Barnali Ghosh
2023-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Barnali Ghosh is a Berkeley-based designer, artist, community historian, and landscape architect. She shares the story behind her Unfaithful Re/creations (Floral Edition) project, which features self-portraits that honor California native wildflowers using sari fabrics and Odissi dance from India.
Stories in Bloom programs are free with Filoli admission; reservation required due to limited space. Please book your admission tickets along with your Stories in Bloom reservation with the tickets below.
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Summer Stage: In A Landscape (SOLD OUT)
2023-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Vibrant live performances take stage against the backdrop of the historic House. As the sun sets behind the Santa Cruz mountains, relax in the Meadow with a drink in hand and enjoy the talent and diversity of the Bay Area performing arts community.
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Summer Nights
2023-06-01 17:00 - 20:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Wander and wonder on Thursday nights! Slow down, smell the roses, and watch the sun dip behind the mountains. Meet friends for a drink at the Bluebird Bar or relax on the lawn with your family. Dine from a local food truck or one of the pop-up cafe locations as acoustic tunes drift through the air. New this year – lounge in the Vegetable Garden with a drink from the Hummingbird Bar!
Looking for a more active evening? Hike the trail at twilight, visit with a Horticulturist at their pop-up learning spot, or attend a free Garden talk with staff. Discover something new every Summer Night.

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Filoli Pride
2023-06-03 10:00 - 17:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of joyful creative performances and experiences. Filoli bursts into a rainbow with colorful decor, Pride-themed flower arrangements, and artwork.

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Visual Storytelling, with Nita Winter
2023-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Internationally acclaimed photographer Nita Winter discusses her career as a visual storyteller. Hear the story behind her award-winning coffee table book, Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change, created with partner Rob Badger.
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Summer Stage: Tory Teasley
2023-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Filoli welcomes Ms. Tory Teasley, the most up-and-coming Funk and Soul vocalist in the Bay Area! An Oakland Native – with a power in her voice that will resonate through the Meadow and leave a profound impression on your soul. Stop dancing? Yeah, right. Let’s do it with PRIDE! Members receive a 20% discount on General Admission tickets. Login for your discount.
Check-in opens at 5:30pm. Show is from 6-7:30pm.
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Service Learning: Beautifying Summer Beds
2023-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Work with the Filoli horticulture team to weed and mulch the formal Garden and prepare the beds for summer beauty. During the learning talk we’ll share how to choose plants for sustainability, endless color, and ease of care.
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Summer Stage: Ballet Folkclorico Mexicano
2023-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Drawing on the artistic variety of Mexico’s different regions, the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano presents dances in their traditional form as well as contemporary choreography.
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Garden Party: Grazing Boards with Erin Gleeson
2023-06-30 14:00 - 16:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Join Erin Gleeson, artist and New York Times bestselling author of the vegetarian cookbook series, The Forest Feast, in styling an artful grazing board and signature cocktail – all inspired by Filoli’s edible summer Garden. We’ll use colorful ingredients including cheese, fruit, vegetables, and nuts, plus special items grown at Filoli.
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Summer Stage: Effie Zilch and Miko Marks
2023-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
San Francisco based rock and roll band Effie Zilch performs with special guest and country music singer-songwriter Miko Marks. Sounds of the 60s and 70s come to life and remain forever in the foreground of their music with messages of healing, motivation, love, loss and other themes of nature. Members receive a 20% discount on General Admission tickets. Login for your discount.
Check-in opens at 5:30pm. Show is from 6-7:30pm.
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Summer Flora Party
2023-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
Celebrate the colors of the season at Filoli’s summer flora party. Guided by Filoli staff, artfully combine a mix of fresh flowers and greenery to make your own showstopper. Enjoy light snacks and drinks as you unleash your creativity and take inspiration from the Garden around you!

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Back to the Garden, with Laurie R. King
2023-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA, 94062, United States
A magnificent house, vast formal gardens, and a golden family that shaped California… sound familiar? Author Laurie R. King shares the inspiration and writing process behind her latest mystery, Back to the Garden.
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