815 Day

Admission

Our hectic lifestyles never end, but we can all hit PAUSE for a moment. This beautiful outdoor setting will inspire the mind and energize the soul.  The Gardens are open Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm, through October 31, 2020.  Parking is free.

THIS TICKET MAY BE USED ON ANY DATE THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2020.

Ticket is for regular garden admission only and may not be used for special events or program registration.  Tickets may be used for Tuesday Evening in the Garden and Japanese Summer Festival.

Coupon expires October 31, 2020.

To learn more about planning your visit, go to www.andersongardens.org, or call 815-229-9390.

AHS Admission

Basic Member Winter Admission

Complimentary Pass

Crane Admission $1 Off - Weekday

Donation Day Admission

East HS - Comp

Fathers Day Comp

Gift Shop Sales

 The Koi Who Became a Dragon is a children's book based on the ancient legend of a brave koi who just wouldn't give up.  Inspired by Anderson Japanese Gardens this book makes the beautiful lessons of the Garden compelling to readers of all ages.  Join Gerald-san, the friendly koi, as he negotiates a world of herons, waterfalls and unexpected six-legged friends- all captured in gorgeous original watercolor.  The artist and illustrator spent a whole summer in residence at Anderson Japanese Gardens to compose this book.  You won't be disappointed!

Price reflects tax, shipping and handling.  The book will be shipped within five (5) business days of the order.

 

Illuminated Comp Pass

Illuminated Sponsor Comp

Japan America Society Comp Pass

Koi Food

Library BOGO

Member Guest-Member Weekend

Military Admission

Mother's Day Complimentary

NSLD

Path To Renewal

Public Tour Add-On

Senior Staycation

Tuesday Evening

Tuesday Evening 5 & Under

Tuesday Evening Adult

Tuesday Evening Member

Tuesday Evening Military

Tuesday Evening Senior

Tuesday Evening Student

UIC Student Illuminated

Weekend & Holiday Admission

Weekend Crane Admission $1 Off

N'Spired Yoga

This class is a gentle practice designed to increase strength and flexibility throughout the body.  As participants take advantage of the beauty of the gardens, they will focus on being in the present moment through breath and intention.  Perfect for those with a desire to move with ease while finding balance and serenity.  Participants will leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready for their day ahead.  Class taught by Nancy Enke, who has been teaching Yoga in Rockford for over a decade.  Participants should bring water and a mat or large towel to class.  Full six-week session runs May 14 to June 18, or register for individual dates.

Pure Light Yoga

Amanda Stivers - Gentle Chair Yoga Session 1

Tuesday Evening In the Garden

Tai Chi - Rockford Tai Chi Classes

Architecture Tour 2026

Explore two of Rockford's hidden architectural gems. This docent-led tour focuses on the architectural components of Anderson Japanese Gardens' 16th century Sukiya-style guest house and Rockford's Laurent House, the only home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright specifically for a client with physical disability.

Reservations must be made at least one week in advance.

Tours are held Wednesday and Friday afternoons, beginning at 12:00pm; plan to spend about 1-1.5 hours at each location. Participants will make their own arrangements to travel between the Gardens and the Laurent House (approximately 2 miles away). Group sizes are limited to 8 guests.

The tour begins at the Anderson Japanese Gardens Visitors Center - 318 Spring Creek Road. Rockford, IL. 

Kokedama (Moss Ball) Experience

Kokedama (Moss Ball) Experience | Being Grateful

Slow down, get your hands in the soil, and reconnect with nature by creating Kokedama, a centuries old tradition of planting flowers in a moss ball. In Kokedama (Moss Ball) Experience: Being Grateful, you’ll explore the science and soul of gratitude while creating a living moss ball that becomes a lasting reminder of balance, care, and resilience. Through meaningful discussion, journaling, and a gentle guided meditation, you’ll learn how gratitude improves well-being, strengthens emotional resilience, and brings calm into everyday life. You’ll leave with your handmade Kokedama and a simple daily gratitude practice to help this experience continue growing long after the class ends.

Why Gratitude Increases Well-Being

1. Our brains have a negativity bias and gratitude activates the area associated with emotional regulation which improves our mood.

2. Grateful reflection lowers cortisol and increases calm, improving physical health over time.

3. Gratitude helps us see our lives as part of something larger. When we recognize effort, care and interconnection, ordinary moments feel more significant.

4. Expressed gratitude strengthens relationships by building trust and increasing empathy.

5. People who practice gratitude regularly recover faster from setbacks, experience less rumination and hold difficulty with more flexibility, overall building emotional resilience.

2026 Lecture Series

7:00 PM Lecture | Members – Free | Non-Members $5 | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available

Guided Serenity Walks

Let Anderson Japanese Gardens be the key to better mindfulness. Join our guided Serenity Walks to unwind from the world’s stress and immerse yourself in nature. These guided walks will have a positive impact on your mind and body.

Each serenity walk will focus on a different theme.

$10 per person | Pre-Registration Required | Limited Spaces Available

Registration closes 24 hours prior to scheduled time.

A minimum of 4 participants are required to run the class. If the minimum is not met, the class will be cancelled, and a refund will be provided.