Family-friendly

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…
Kids looking through a microscope
Educational
Saturdays; April 25-Oct. 18 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Event with Select Dates

Discovery Booths

Discovery Booths are back for the summer! Families can stop by between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday for new activities each…
People at field fest with sugar beets
Yearly
Sept. 12, 2026  •  10 a.m.-3 p.m.
EVENT

Field Fest

The annual Field Fest celebrates the harvest at the Farm with a family-friendly festival! Enjoy plant-to-plate cooking…
Harvest moon by Don Olson
Yearly
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!
Giant pumpkin in the field.
Farm at the Arb
Oct. 3, 2026  •  10 a.m.-2 p.m.
EVENT

Apple & Pumpkin Harvest Day

Join us at the Farm at the Arb on Oct. 3 to celebrate the apple and pumpkin harvest. Gather friends and family to spend a crisp…
Harvest moon by Don Olson
Yearly
Oct. 26, 2026  •  6:30-9:30 p.m.
EVENT

Full Hunter's Moon Hike

Marvel at the beauty of the October full hunter's moon during this unique after-hours full moon hike.
Pink, blue and green uplighting on trees.
Family-friendly
Select dates Nov. 20, 2026-Jan. 3, 2027
EVENT

Northern Lights

Experience the Arboretum as you never have before! A brand-new light display is coming to the Arboretum this season! Northern…
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…