Firefly Viewing Nights

Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family…

Monday, May 5, 2025

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Art

March 19-May 19, 2025 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

EXHIBIT

Chromatic Brilliance

Step into a world of boundless and radiant energy, celebrating spontaneity, the sheer joy of existence and freedom. Each piece…

Art

April 3-June 8, 2025 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

EXHIBIT

A Sense of Place

Featuring artists Evan Abrahamson, Ashley Dull and Michele Yates, this show connects nature and a sense of place which each…

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Educational

Summer Entertaining: Farm-to-Table Picnic

July 11, 2026 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Advance Registration Required

This demonstration class will teach students how to master professional outdoor cooking techniques, ranging from the technical precision of spatchcocking poultry to the science of…

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Pizza Nights at the Farm

Tuesdays, June 23-Sept. 1 • 5-8 p.m.

EVENT

Enjoy the best of summer on Tuesday nights at the Farm at the Arb with live music and chef-crafted pizza fired in outdoor pizza ovens! The Arboretum's Chef Beth Fisher will create…

Yearly

Auxiliary Private Garden Tour

July 12-14, 2026 • 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

EVENT

Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Auxiliary Private Garden Tour as guests of the Arboretum Auxiliary ! Unlike typical self-guided garden tours, our experience offers a…

Yearly

Taste & Toast

July 22, 2026 • 6-9 p.m.

EVENT

This after-hours event celebrates fresh, local cuisine and regional wine and beer. Live music sets the stage for tastings from local restaurants and food trucks as well as…

Firefly Viewing Nights

Monday, May 5, 2025

Chromatic Brilliance

A Sense of Place

Summer Harvest Days

Art in the Garden

Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum connects people and plants for the planet.

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