Farm at the Arb

Saturdays, July 25-Aug. 22 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

EVENT

Summer Harvest Days

Celebrate the growing season and Minnesota crops this summer at Harvest Days at the Farm at the Arb. With a new crop ripe for…

Saturday, November 8, 2025

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Painting of colorful Arboretum landscape as well as painting of brown and orange leaves on the ground

Art

Sept. 26-Nov. 10, 2025 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

EXHIBIT

Timeless Expressions

"Timeless Expressions” brings together two artists whose landscapes invite viewers into realms that captivate, regardless of the…

Rose charcoal drawing in black and white

Art

Sept. 24-Dec. 1, 2025 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

EXHIBIT

Stillness in Bloom: Botanicals and Landscape by Rowan Pope and Bly Pope

Stillness in Bloom invites visitors to experience the balance between silence and vitality through an immersive collection of…

Art

Oct. 10, 2025-Jan. 28, 2026 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

EXHIBIT

Pressed, Painted, Preserved: The Art and Science of the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Plant Collections

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is home to archives of plants: living, preserved, and artistically rendered on…

squash recipes, salads, pies and side dishes on fall tablescape

Educational

Nov. 8, 2025 • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Advance Registration Required

Culinary Classroom: Everything but the Turkey

In this class, you'll learn how to create classic and modern recipes designed to elevate your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner…

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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…

Educational

Classes on the Go! Garden & Horticulture by Tram

Select evenings, July 16*, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 or Oct. 15

Advance Registration Required

Experience the Arboretum like never before! Step aboard the tram for an exclusive special access evening of rolling discovery! Guided by our resident experts, you'll travel through…

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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…

Educational

Summer Pairings: Wine & Small Plates

July 25, 2026 • 5-7 p.m.

Advance Registration Required

Join Chef Cheo Smith and Caroline Glawe for a delicious dive into summer wine pairings. This collaborative session bridges the gap between the cellar and the garden, exploring how…

Summer Harvest Days

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Timeless Expressions

Stillness in Bloom: Botanicals and Landscape by Rowan Pope and Bly Pope

Pressed, Painted, Preserved: The Art and Science of the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Plant Collections

Culinary Classroom: Everything but the Turkey

Ojibwe Floral Collage Workshop

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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