Fireflies in Spring Peeper Meadow
Family-friendly
July 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…

Saturday, August 22

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People harvesting crops on the Farm.
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…
People on a plant walk
Educational
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…
painting with shadowy figures against orange and green
Art
July 23-Aug. 30, 2026  •  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
EXHIBIT

Nature, Color, Splash

Each artwork by Mark Sifferlin and Kevan Willington is a "splash" — a moment where artist interpretation meets nature, resulting…
Multicolor mosaic light blocks on counter near window
Educational
Saturday, Aug. 22 and Nov. 7 • 10 a.m-4 p.m.
Advance Registration Required

Mosaic Nature Treasure Blocks

Using nature as your inspiration, create your own beautiful mosaic pictures or patterns using broken stained glass and glass…

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