White tents encircling a fountain
Yearly
July 22, 2026  •  6-9 p.m.
EVENT

Taste & Toast

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

Thursday, June 25

Jun. 26 →
Fireflies in Spring Peeper Meadow
Family-friendly
June 25-27; July 2, 3, 5, 9, 11 and 12 • 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Event with Select Dates

Firefly Viewing Nights

Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family…
Wohpe in front of trees with buffalo
Art
May 1-Nov. 1, 2026  •  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
EVENT

Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk

Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art exhibition…
Turtles and frog artwork on a poster.
Art
April 11-June 29, 2026  •  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
EXHIBIT

Rare, Wild and Wonderful

Students studying Surface Design at the University of Minnesota represented the diversity of life at the University of Minnesota…
Colorful path and tree artwork.
Art
May 20-July 20, 2026  •  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
EXHIBIT

Viewpoint

“Viewpoint” brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our…
Pizza going into outdoor oven in front of red barn
Educational
Thursday, June 25 or Saturday, July 18
Advance Registration Required

Exploring the Outdoor Pizza Oven

Chef Cheo will guide you through the process of mixing and shaping dough, building well-balanced pizzas, and understanding how…

Fireflies at night with moon and pond
Educational
June 25 or July 11 • 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Advance Registration Required

Special Access: Firefly Photography

Join photographer Jason Boudreau-Landis for an evening of photographing some of nature’s most incredible insects, the fireflies…

Jun. 26 →