Family-friendly

July 2, 3, 5, 9, 11 and 12 • 8:30-10:30 p.m.

EVENT

Firefly Viewing Nights

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

Wednesday, July 1

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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…

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…

Art

June 19-Aug. 19, 2026 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

EXHIBIT

Radiant Flow: An exploration of light, texture and form

Bringing together three distinct voices, “Radiant Flow” celebrates the movement between nature, tradition, and modern expression…

Fresh cut herbs on counter with salt and pepper

Educational

July 1, 2026 • noon-1:15 p.m.

Advance Registration Required

Garden Kitchen Hour: Herbes Aromatiques

Join us this summer for short, engaging cooking sessions inspired by the season. Each class features a chef-led culinary…

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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…

Farm at the Arb

Summer Harvest Days

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

EVENT

Celebrate the growing season and Minnesota crops this summer at Harvest Days at the Farm at the Arb. With a new crop ripe for the reaping each Saturday, you will learn about — and…

Firefly Viewing Nights

Wednesday, July 1

Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk

Viewpoint

Radiant Flow: An exploration of light, texture and form

Garden Kitchen Hour: Herbes Aromatiques

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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