Uplit trees with snow.
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…

Wednesday, December 16

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Uplit trees with snow.
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…
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…
Products at the AppleHouse
Holiday
Nov. 6-Dec. 20, 2026  •  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Shopping

AppleHouse Holiday Boutique

Find everything you need to make the holidays special, including seasonal decor, gifts and gourmet goodies for your holiday…
painting of pink roses with gold greek columns behind
Art
Nov. 25, 2026-Jan. 24, 2027  •  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
EXHIBIT

Nature Through a Baroque Lens

In a dramatic departure from the quiet traditions of botanical illustration, Jonathan Aller presents a series of "portraits" in…
Colored pencil drawing of cedar waxwing on branch with red berries
Educational
Dec. 16, 2026  •  10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Advance Registration Required

Drawing in Colored Pencils: Waxwing

Join Instructor Aryn Lill to create a beautiful colored pencil drawing of a Cedar Waxwing bird perched among winter berries in…

Person's hand with yellow pencil drawing a flower and bird on paper
Educational
Six Wednesdays, Nov. 4-Dec.16 (excl. Nov. 25) • 6-7:30 p.m.
Advance Registration Required

Introduction to Drawing (online)

This foundational online drawing class introduces students to the core principles and techniques of observational drawing using…

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