Holiday Evening Hours at the Garden with Live Music by The Knox Engler Quartet

Join us for extended evening hours this holiday season at the U.S. Botanic Garden! On these seven evenings, the Conservatory will stay open until 8 p.m. for visitors to enjoy live music while exploring “Season’s Greenings: Dino-Mite!“ From 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 11, enjoy live music by The Knox Engler Quartet as you explore the Conservatory. This jazz outfit from Washington D.C. loves to honor the jazz tradition by playing early 20th-century music from the swing and bebop eras, but also dives deeply into modern jazz.

In partnership with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden, local vendor Vintage Views will offer hot chocolate, botanical non-alcoholic mocktails, and snacks for purchase. Additionally, local baked goods pastry chef Lillian Natalie Cake will have botanical cookies, cakes, pies, and other assorted pastries decorated with edible flowers available for purchase.

This event is offered in collaboration with the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden. If you're interested in supporting educational programs through a donation to the Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden, click here.

Intended Audience: All Levels

Thursday, December 11, 2025
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern
Location: Conservatory
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

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