Whatcom COUNTY DISPLAY GARDENS AND TULIP FESTIVAL
Whatcom Valley Tulip Festival Activities for Kids - article by Whatcom Kid Insider
National Geographic "Whatcom Valley Tulip Festival, Washington State" - article with Whatcom Kid Insider
Find tulip fields near you with the RoozenGaarde® Bloom Map. The bloom map pinpoints the location of the fields with blooming daffodils, iris and, of course, tulips!
Official website of the Whatcom Valley Tulip Festival
Whatcom County Tulip Festival Dates are April 1-30
WSU Discovery Garden, Mount Vernon
Open dawn to dusk 7 days a week, the Discovery Garden is a great place for inspiration and to let your children explore. There are many different styles and types of gardens represented here, including a children's garden with a goal to educate children on gardening. Entry is free.
Roozengaarde, Mount Vernon
Run by the Washington Bulb Co., the largest grower of bulbs in the United States, Roozengaarde is a beautiful 3-acre display garden that houses an authentic Dutch windmill. Photo ops abound! The garden and gift store is open 362 days a year. Please call for hours of operation, directions and fees.
Tulip Town, Mount Vernon
During the Tulip Festival, you can enjoy everything Tulip Town has to offer. Children will enjoy riding the trolley through the tulip fields for an "up high" view of the flowers. You can also walk through the tulips to see them up close. Beautiful pictures await you! Tulip Town also has a field where you can fly your kite, so don't forget to bring it. Tulip Town also holds a "locals only" night during the Tulip Festival. Please call for hours of operation, directions and fees.