Behind the Scenes: Summer Flower Houses
Summer at the Arboretum is in full bloom, and with it comes the return of the flower houses. We spoke recently with some of the Arboretum staff members who created this year’s flower village, which is brimming with Texas pride. Q: What was the inspiration behind the Texas theme for the flower houses this year?…
Summer activities you won’t want to miss at The Dallas Arboretum
With the kids just easing into summer break, there’s no better time to make the most of all the season has to offer! There are plenty of can’t-miss activities in June and July at the Dallas Arboretum to get you started. Here’s a roundup: WFAA Family First Day in the Children’s Adventure Garden 10AM–2PM Saturday, June…
Summer Camps for your Little Explorers
Plan the perfect summer activity for your child and sign up for one of our summer camps today! Campers will explore the mysteries and forces of nature and discover that nature really rocks at the Dallas Arboretum! Camps are offered to those in Pre-K through 8th grade. See below for options and make this summer an unforgettable…
Spend your Memorial Day Weekend in the garden!
Who needs to go out of town this Memorial Day weekend when there’s so much to do right here in Dallas? The Dallas Arboretum has plenty of fun activities for children of all ages, not to mention it’s the most beautiful, blooming place in town. So grab your softest picnic blanket, some sunscreen and your…
Our Favorite Ways to Say Happy Mother’s Day
How do you properly thank mom, your biggest fan who is always present at every milestone event? With a trip to the Dallas Arboretum, of course! Honor Mom and make Mother’s Day memories surrounded by the beauty of the gardens, plus find elegant gifts, delicious food and, of course, gorgeous blooms. Here are some of…
Lunchtime Learning With Horticulture at the Dallas Arboretum
Spending a day at the Dallas Arboretum is a day well spent—surrounded by beautiful blooms while enjoying a picnic on one of our green lawns. But there’s more to the Dallas Arboretum than meets the eye, including amazing adult education classes on everything from flower arranging to photography. We asked Kaylee Decker, who teaches some…
Celebrate Earth Day in the Children’s Adventure Garden
It’s time to celebrate Mother Earth! The Dallas Arboretum, in collaboration with the smart folks from the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), is hosting an assortment of activities in honor of Earth Day from 11AM to 2PM Saturday, April 18, at the Rory Meyer’s Children Adventure Garden. Visitors can…
Springtime at the Children’s Adventure Garden
With the dawn of spring comes the thirst for outdoor adventure! If you have kids, finding a place for them to unleash their pent-up energy that’s enjoyable for the entire family can be quite a conundrum. Let the Dallas Arboretum’s Children’s Adventure Garden come to your rescue! The Arboretum has beaucoup activities planned this season, so let…
Say Hello to Dallas Blooms 2015!
Spring is getting closer, folks, and that means thousands of blooms will soon awaken after a frosty slumber. The Dallas Arboretum celebrates this season every year with more than 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs on brilliant display at Dallas Blooms: Deep in the Hearts of Texans, February 28 through April 12. The Arboretum also has lots of…
Behind the Scenes at Dallas Blooms: Deep in the Hearts of Texans
Living in Texas has its benefits. While the northeast is blanketed in snow, Texas is sunny. While sub-zero wind chills envelop the Midwest, tulips, daffodils and azaleas are starting to show face in the Lone Star State. And blooming flowers mean Dallas Blooms, the largest floral festival in the Southwest, is around the corner. Starting February…