Free Fish Fridays
2024-07-05 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Dive into savings this summer and hook a FREE fish with any purchase of $10 or more — every Friday this July!* PLUS fun activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

July 5 | Craft DayCreate a patriotic windsock adorned with red, white, and blue streamers, and enjoy coloring a picture of a majestic koi fish.July 12 | Lemonade DayCool down with a refreshing cup of homemade lemonade. Customize your drink with fresh lemon slices or a hint of mint for that extra burst of flavor!July 19 | Game DayParticipate in a hula hoop contest and try your luck at the Duck Pond, where you can win ANOTHER free fish!July 26 | Splash Zone & RaffleTake aim to soak a GSK employee and enter a raffle for a chance to win a tabletop fountain!

*In-store only; 1 fish per family per visit

Water Garden & Pond Tour | Warwick, NY
2024-07-20 15:00 - 19:00
Tour some of the breathtaking water features we’ve brought to life in Warwick, New York, and find inspiration for your own backyard paradise! Light refreshments (water, soda, iced tea, and pre-packaged snacks) will be available at each stop.

TICKETS: $20 per person | $30 per pair ($15 each, 2 ticket minimum)

All proceeds to benefit the Winslow Therapeutic Center in Warwick, New York, in celebration of their 50th Anniversary.

ONLY 50 SPOTS AVAILABLE | MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY

*Self-guided driving tour*

Registration & pre-payment required

Each stop features a unique and impressive water feature built by the Garden State Koi team (including ponds, pondless waterfalls, and fountainscapes) throughout Warwick, New York!

Tour attendees must check in at the first stop. Departure times/check-in details will be provided to ticket holders via email prior to the event. Please note these stops are private residences and can only be viewed during the tour. Attendees who do not check in at the first stop and depart on schedule will not be allowed on the remainder of the tour.

SOLD OUT || Fall Garden Party & Dinner
2024-09-21 16:00 - 19:00
This event is SOLD OUT.

Tour some of the breathtaking water features we’ve brought to life in Roscoe, New York, and find inspiration for your own backyard paradise at our Fall Garden Party & Dinner!

TICKETS: $79 per person | $99 per pair ($49.50 each, 2 ticket minimum)

Registration & pre-payment required

This Fall Garden Party features numerous unique and impressive water features built by the Garden State Koi team (including pondless waterfalls and fountainscapes) and includes a DJ, catered dinner, and a selection of beer and wine. We kindly request that guests wear floral attire, such as floral shirts or hats, for the event.

NOTE: Attendees must check-in with Garden State Koi staff once they arrive at the designated location. The address for the Fall Garden Party & Dinner will be provided to ticket holders via email prior to the event.

S'mores & Savings
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:30
We’re staying open late to offer unbeatable deals & delicious treats for one night only!

Bring your family & friends to enjoy the flavor, fun & fantastic discounts! Enjoy 50% off fish & plants PLUS free fireside s’mores & hot chocolate/cider.*

*While supplies last; in-store only; cannot be combined with other offers. Fall plants (mums, cabbage, kale, bushel baskets, etc.) are excluded from the sale.

Water Garden Weekend
2025-05-31 09:00 - 2025-06-01 15:00
Save the date for our second annual Water Garden Weekend on May 31 & June 1 featuring educational classes, family fun, and sales on plants, fish, and more!

This is a free event, open to the public.

Schedule:

Saturday, May 31, 2025 – Water Garden Education Day8:00 a.m. – DIY Water Feature Clinic: Build a Patio Pond + Lighting*10:00 a.m. – Fish Health 10111:00 a.m. – Q&A: Pond Maintenance + Aquatic Plant Care12:00 p.m. – All About Algae

*Event is free but pre-registration is required. You can register for the Build a Patio Pond class here: https://new.gardenstatekoi.com/event/diy-water-feature-clinic-build-a-patio-pond/

Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Family Fun Day**11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Bounce House, Dunk Tank, Photo Booth & Face Painting11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Pet a Koi & Pet a Turtle11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Sand Art12:00 p.m. – Turtle Races1:00 p.m. – Frog Jumping Contest

**Please use the free off-site parking located down the street at Warwick Valley Church of the Nazarene. A complimentary shuttle will transport you to and from Garden State Koi’s Family Fun Day.

Family Fun Day
2025-06-01 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for an unforgettable day of family fun at Garden State Koi! Whether you’re a longtime pond enthusiast or just looking for a fun outing with the family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Get ready for an action-packed day filled with exciting activities for all ages, including a scavenger hunt, turtle races, face painting, sand art, a bounce house, a dunk tank, a photo booth and more!

Plus, don’t miss out on our unbeatable sales on a wide selection of pond plants, koi fish, aquatic supplies, and more! This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on everything you need for your water garden at the best prices of the season.

Admission is completely FREE! This special event is part of our Annual Water Garden Weekend, a celebration of all things ponds, fish, and outdoor water features.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a day of fun, learning, and great deals! We can’t wait to see you there!

Schedule11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Bounce House, Dunk Tank, Photo Booth & Face Painting11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Pet a Koi & Pet a Turtle11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Sand Art12:00 p.m. – Turtle Races1:00 p.m. – Frog Jumping Contest

Water Feature & Pond Open House
2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00
Tour some of the breathtaking water features we’ve brought to life at a home in Sussex, NJ, and find inspiration for your own backyard paradise! This home feature five unique and impressive water features built by the Garden State Koi team, including a recreational pond.

Light refreshments (water, soda, iced tea, and pre-packaged snacks) will be available and you are welcome to swim in the recreational pond.

Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per pair (excludes taxes and fees). Registration & pre-payment required. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Catch the Cure Foundation.

Please note this is a private residence and can only be viewed during the open house.

DIY Water Feature Clinic: Build a Pond
2025-07-12 08:30 - 13:00
Join us for a hands-on class at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz, New York where you can learn to build a pond from Garden State Koi’s team of design and installation experts!

Led by Tim Dille, GSK’s Lead Designer & Installation Manager.

Tickets are $49 per person; $85 per pair (plus taxes and fees).

RSVP required, and space is limited, so sign up today!

Water Garden & Pond Tour | Warwick, NY
2025-07-19 15:00 - 19:00
Tour some of the breathtaking water features we’ve brought to life in Warwick, NY, and find inspiration for your own backyard paradise! Each stop features a unique and impressive water feature built by the Garden State Koi team.

Light refreshments (water, soda, iced tea, and pre-packaged snacks) will be available at each stop.

Tickets are $20 per person or $30 per pair (excludes taxes and fees). Registration & pre-payment required.

Tour attendees must check in at the first stop. Departure times/check-in details will be provided to ticket holders via email prior to the event. Please note these stops are private residences and can only be viewed during the tour. Attendees who do not check in at the first stop and depart on schedule will not be allowed on the remainder of the tour.

Fall Garden Party & Dinner | Sussex, NJ
2025-10-04 16:00 - 19:00
Tour some of the breathtaking water features we’ve brought to life in Sussex, New Jersey, and find inspiration for your own backyard paradise at our Fall Garden Party & Dinner!

TICKETS: $59 per person | $99 per pair ($49.50 each, 2 ticket minimum)

ONLY 50 SPOTS AVAILABLE | MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY

Registration & pre-payment required

This Fall Garden Party features numerous unique and impressive water features and includes a catered dinner. This four-course meal features a pasta primavera appetizer, a Caesar salad, your choice of London broil or salmon served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables, and petit fours for dessert.

Secure your spot today! Registration ends Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

NOTE: The Fall Garden Party & Dinner is held at a private residence and the address for the event will be provided to ticket holders via email prior to the event.

Advanced Water Feature Clinic: Build a Wetland
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00
Learn how to build a wetland filter aka a bog filter in this hands-on class led by Garden State Koi’s Installation Manager, Tim Dille.

Throughout the event, Tim will guide participants through the complete wetland-building process, highlighting best practices and proven installation techniques. Attendees will use Aquascape’s new FilterBlox Module, Centipede Module V2 and Snorkel Vault & Lid V2 to construct a wetland filter within an existing recreational pond.

Whether you’re a contractor looking to expand your service offerings or a seasoned professional seeking to refine your skills, this class is designed for you.

Event details:

Date & Time: Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If you’re interested in helping prep the site on Friday, April 17th you are welcome to join Tim and his crew.

Location: Sussex, NJ (attendees will receive address in confirmation email.)

Tickets:$399 per person. Reservations required.

What’s included: Breakfast and lunch will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday. Dinner will be provided on Saturday.

Where to stay: If you’re traveling from out of town we recommend and the following hotels: Quality Inn (Vernon, NJ), Minerals Hotel (Vernon, NJ), The Appalachian at Mountain Creek (Vernon, NJ), Alpine Haus B & B Inn (Vernon, NJ), High Point Mountain Motel (Sussex, NJ), Best Western Hunt’s Landing Hotel Matamoras/Milford (Matamoras, PA), Rodeway Inn Milford – I-84 (Milford, PA), The Erie Hotel & Restaurant (Port Jervis, NY), The Hamlet Inn (Warwick, NY)

DIY Water Feature Clinic: Build & Sip
2026-05-09 08:00 - 13:00
Save the date for our first-ever Build & Sip event on Saturday, May 9. Learn how to build a fountainscape in this hands-on class at a local winery, then unwind with a relaxing wine tasting afterward.

More event details and ticket information coming soon.

Water Garden Education Day
2026-06-06 08:00 - 13:00
Join us Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our store in Warwick, NY for a hands-on build and educational classes on pond maintenance, fish health, aquatic plants and more! Plus, shop sales on plants, fish, and more!

This event is FREE and is part of our festivities during our annual Water Garden Weekend.

Schedule8:00 a.m. – DIY Water Feature Clinic10:00 a.m. – Fish Health 10111:00 a.m. – Q&A: Pond Maintenance + Aquatic Plant Care12:00 p.m. – All About Algae

Family Fun Day
2026-06-07 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day of family fun at Garden State Koi. On Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. we’ll have activities for the whole family including a scavenger hunt, turtle races, face painting, sand art and more! Plus, unbeatable sales on plants, fish and more!

This event is FREE and is part of our annual Water Garden Weekend.

Water Garden & Pond Tour
2026-06-27 15:00 - 19:00
Save the date for our Water Garden & Pond Tour on Saturday, June 27. Tour some of the breathtaking water features we’ve brought to life and find inspiration for your own backyard paradise! Each stop features a unique and impressive water feature built by the Garden State Koi team.

More event details and ticket information coming soon.

Swim with the Koi
2026-07-18 11:00 - 15:00
Join us at the home of Garden State Koi owner Tom Smith in Sussex, N.J. to explore numerous different water features and enjoy a swim with large koi in a beautiful recreational ecosystem pond!

Date & Time: Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Sussex, NJ (attendees will receive address in confirmation email.)

1-HOUR APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

COST: $5 per person (Max 10 people per time slot)

Garden State Koi employees will be on-site to give tours of the water features and garden plus an outdoor shower/changing room will be available for you to use. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Reserve your appointment today!
