Lit trees along a path.
Family-friendly
Nov. 20, 2026-Jan. 3, 2027 • 4:30-9:30 p.m.
EVENT

Northern Lights

A brand-new light display is coming to the Arboretum! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while…

Thursday, September 24

Sep. 25 →
Red wine and appetizer on a small plate.
Food
Sept. 24, 2026  •  5-8 p.m.
EVENT

Arboretum Signature Dinner on the Farm

Join us at the Farm at the Arb on Sept. 24 as we celebrate the end of the growing season with a four-course, family-style dining…
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…
Apples on an assembly line
Yearly
Aug. 20-Dec. 20, 2026  •  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Shopping

AppleHouse

The AppleHouse is a seasonal destination, featuring Minnesota-grown apples, along with gourmet packaged foods, frozen apple pies…
sculpted turtle with a city on its back
Art
Sept. 1-30, 2026  •  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
EXHIBIT

Stratigraphy

This exhibit brings together two Ojibwe artists who create contemporary work about Native life. "Stratigraphy" (/strəˈtiɡrəfē/)…
painting of a goat's face
Art
Aug. 22-Oct. 26, 2026  •  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
EXHIBIT

The Brightness of Being

There is still more outdoor fun to be had this year. Step out of the "white cube" gallery and into the tall grass. The…
Sep. 25 →