White tents encircling a fountain
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…
People listening to music on the Newton Terrace
Sundays June 7 through Oct. 25; Saturday Oct. 31
EVENT

Music in the Garden

Enjoy live music on Sundays throughout the summer and into fall at the Arboretum! Local bands and community groups will perform…
People on a plant walk
Friday-Monday (May-Sept.) • 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Event with Select Dates

Guided Garden Tours

Learn what stories the plants tell about Arboretum history, people, research and more! Join Arboretum staff and volunteers for a…
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…