Apples on an assembly line
Aug. 20-Dec. 20, 2026
EVENT

AppleHouse

The AppleHouse is a seasonal destination, featuring Minnesota-grown apples, along with gourmet packaged foods, frozen apple pies…

Saturday, September 26

Harvest moon by Don Olson
Sept. 26, 2026  •  7:30-10:30 p.m.
EVENT

Full Harvest Moon Hike

Marvel at the beauty of the September full harvest moon during this unique after-hours full moon hike!
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…
Apples on an assembly line
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…
Red barn with crops and three plates of food including popcorn, meatballs and vegetables
Sept. 26, 2026  •  5 a.m.-7 p.m.
Advance Registration Required

Grow. Harvest. Graze.

Immerse yourself in an evening garden-to-plate experience that connects you with a horticulture educator and professional…

Botanical pencil drawing of three gourds
Saturdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 24*, • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Advance Registration Required

Botanical Drawing: Fall Gourds

Join botanical artist Ronda Dick as we explore the beauty and complexity of gourds while developing and strengthening your…

Loaf of sourdough bread sliced on counter
Sept. 26, 2026  •  10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Advance Registration Required

Getting Started with Sourdough

Few kitchen aromas compare to the warm, comforting smell of freshly baked sourdough. In this hands-on introductory class, you’ll…