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Format: 2013-05-18
Ar "Boo" Scare
10/19/2013 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

As the sun sets over the Iowa Arboretum... the Halloween Ar "Boo" Scare event begins. Darkness, sounds of time past and hidden surprises set the stage for Halloween night. Walk the "No Return Hidden Trail" and ride the "Hayride to the Valley of Darkness." Bring a flashlight, wear a costume and enjoy the cool night air. Look for carved pumpkins, scare crows and lots of treats and treasures at this night event.

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Ar "Boo" Scare Volunteers
10/19/2013 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Help us put a little scare into the night. Volunteer to make decorations, make scarecrows, carve pumpkins or participate with the evening activities. Call 515.795.3216

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Holiday Sale
11/16/2013 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

Delight in holiday treats and sounds as the festive season begins at the Arboretum's gift shop. Find the perfect gift at the Holiday Sale.

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Home Grown Holidays
12/06/2013 (All day) - 12/22/2013 (All day)

See Iowa grown Christmas trees creatively decorated for the holidays by local clubs, schools and organizations. Look for model trains rolling around the track. Find the perfect holiday present in the Arboretum's gift shop. Fun for all ages.

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Dad's Belgian Waffles
12/07/2013 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Dad's Belgian Waffles returns to the Arboretum to serve mammoth size waffles that will fill your plate and satisfy your appetite. See wonderfully Iowa Grown and decorated Christmas trees. Santa will be flying in from the North Pole to make a guest appearance. A great event for the entire family.

$8.00 per person. Children 5 and younger are free.

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Holiday Gala
12/14/2013 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Bring in the holiday with an evening of fabulous food, music and conversation. An evening to remember.

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Soup Supper
01/31/2014 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Come and join us for a tasty bowl of soup and warm conversation at the Arboretum.

Fee: $7 per person

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Soup Supper
02/28/2014 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Come in from the cold and enjoy hot soup and great company.

Fee: $7

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Pancake Breakfast
03/14/2014 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Iowa Arboretum's own Kevin Lantz and family members will be making scrumptious pancakes for the day. Come hungry and challenge Kevin to make special shaped pancakes for you.

$7 per person, free for children 5 and younger

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Soup Supper
03/28/2014 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Delicious soup and dipping bread are a staple at the last soup supper of the year.

Fee: $7

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