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A mother and daughter visit the Arboretum.
A mother and daughter visit the Arboretum. Photo: Arboretum Foundation/Niall Dunne

A trip to Washington Park Arboretum on Mothers Day is a Seattle rite of spring. Families come in droves to stroll along historic Azalea Way and see the spectacular azaleas, rhododendrons, and dogwoods in full bloom.

The Arboretum Foundation and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Botanic Gardens Education Department will once again host their popular annual Mother’s Day event, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the Arboretum.

Families can have a free instant photo taken at the north end of Azalea Way, close to the Graham Visitors Center, and can enjoy fun, plant-themed activities including:

  • A crafts table where visitors can make Mothers Day cards using pressed plants and flowers;
  • Two 45-minute guided walking tours of the Arboretum, focusing on azaleas, rhododendron, and other plants in bloom (departing at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. from the visitors center);
  • Pollination and flower dissection on Azalea Way, led by Arboretum Garden Guides.

There will be a coffee cart at the visitors center, and the Arboretum Gift Shop will be selling select, Mothers Day-themed items at a 10 percent discount. Admission and parking are free.

For more information, call 206-325-4510 or visit .

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