Family-friendly

July 9, 11 and 12 • 8:30-10:30 p.m.

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Firefly Viewing Nights

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

Tuesday, July 21

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Chef Beth Fisher cooking a margherita pizza in outdoor pizza oven at the Farm at the Arb

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Tuesdays, June 23-Sept. 1 • 5-8 p.m.

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Pizza Nights at the Farm

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…

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

June 19-Aug. 19, 2026 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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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…

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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…

Special Ticketed Event

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

Tuesday, July 21

Pizza Nights at the Farm

Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk

Radiant Flow: An exploration of light, texture and form

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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