Mother's Day Picnic Boxed Lunch

Girl walking among the tulips

Honor mom with a delightful picnic lunch and thousands of blooms on Mother’s Day at the Arboretum. Reserve a picnic lunch and follow it up with a walk through the Arboretum gardens to see all the spring blooms, including a display of 40,000 tulips planted throughout the grounds. Don't forget to stop by the Gift & Garden Store to find something extra special for mom and enter to win one of three prize baskets. 

Wondering where to have a picnic? Check out our staff picks!

Picnic map

Staff Picks Picnic Map (PDF)

Date and Time

11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12
Reservations every half hour

Location

Pick up boxed lunches in the MacMillan Auditorium and then picnic on the Arboretum Grounds

Reservations

Special Ticketed Event: Box lunch ticketing options have closed. The Eatery will have breakfast and lunch available for purchase for guests who have not pre-ordered boxed lunches.

General Daily Admission