Yearly

Iris Garden at Arboretum
Yearly
Aug. 1-2, 2026  •  9 a.m.-5 p.m.
EVENT

Iris Society Dig & Sale

Mark your calendar for the Iris Society of Minnesota's sale, outdoors from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2 at…
People listening to music on the Newton Terrace
Music
Sundays June 7 through Oct. 25; Saturday Oct. 31
EVENT

Music in the Garden

Enjoy live music on Sundays throughout the summer and into fall at the Arboretum! Local bands and community groups will perform…
People looking at floral art
Art
Aug. 14-16, 2026
EVENT

Art in the Garden

Art in the Garden is a unique showcase of art and nature, featuring local vendors, from culinary to crafts to fine arts…
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…
Red and yellow pumpkin.
Auxiliary
Sept. 17-20, 2026  •  9:30-4 p.m.
EVENT

Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Auxiliary is proud to present the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch! Over the…
Items at the harvest sale.
Yearly
Oct. 2-4, 2026
EVENT

Auxiliary Harvest Sale

Shop for unique handmade items made by Auxiliary members. Find beautiful seasonal gift items including home decor, wreaths and…
quilted blanket with flower pattern
Auxiliary
Oct. 3, 2026  •  2-2:30 p.m.
EVENT

Auxiliary Quilt Raffle Fundraiser

Each year, our Quilt Creative group hand makes a one-of-a-kind quilt and displays it in the Great Hall of the Oswald Visitor…
Holiday items made by the Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Dec. 4-6, 2026
EVENT

Auxiliary Holiday Sale

This is a one-of-a-kind annual Auxiliary Holiday Sale! There will be exquisite seasonal gift items that are handmade with winter…
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. 5-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…
Gala tent in the sensory garden at sunset
Yearly
June 16, 2027  •  5:30-9 p.m.
EVENT

Gala in the Gardens

Gala in the Gardens is back at the Arboretum's main gardens. Designed to delight the senses on a summer evening, this signature…