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Iowa Arboretum & Gardens Trial Program Public Evaluation Day

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

YOU ARE INVITED! Join the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens Trial Program for their second Public Evaluation Day! You and up to one adult guest and two children are invited to participate in evaluating perennials and shrubs in the trial garden. Walk the garden to check out soon to be available varieties and let us know […]

Family Funday Sunday!

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

Family friendly activities designed to help you explore and learn together about nature and the outdoors! Included with admission - Members are always free! 10am-12noon No registration necessary!

Tunes in the Trees – August 12, 2025

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

Join us in the gardens for a family friendly outdoor concert event with Carter Guse. FOOD TRUCKS: local fare from Comfort Food Catering and V & B Farms Ice Cream. Bring a lawn chair, picnic blanket, the kids and the family dog - all are welcome at this summertime favorite! CONCERT ADMISSION: $10 for non-members […]

Kids Climb Tree Climbing Event

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

Sunday August 17, 2025 - Join us from 1:00pm-3:00pm for safe tree climbing with the Iowa Arborist Association! All equipment (helmet, harness, etc.) is provided. FREE with paid admission. Members are always FREE!

Family Funday Sunday!

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

Family friendly activities designed to help you explore and learn together about nature and the outdoors! Included with admission - Members are always free! 10am-12noon No registration necessary!

Pressed Flower Art Workshop

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

Pressed Flower Art Workshop - Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 1:00pm-3:00pm    GET TICKETS Participants choose from a range of flowers and leaves picked, pressed right here at the arboretum and ready for your personalized creation! Use chosen flowers to make: Designed & laminated bookmark, Styled arrangement on cardstock, Craft a frame for your creation, Bring […]

Treehouses at Twilight – Western Whimsy

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

Join us for Treehouses at Twilight - Western Whimsy on August 28, 2025 from 6pm-9pm. This is an event where the adults can be a kid again in Treehouses, at an elevated play area, and along the woodland trails. Each ticket includes 21+ admission, one featured drink ticket, adult snacks and beverages, musical entertainment by […]

$30.00

Tunes in the Trees – September 9, 2025

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

Join us in the gardens for a family friendly outdoor concert event with the WEARY RAMBLERS. FOOD TRUCKS: local fare from Brick & Ember Pizza and V & B Farms Ice Cream. Bring a lawn chair, picnic blanket, the kids and the family dog - all are welcome at this summertime favorite! CONCERT ADMISSION: $10 […]

PAWS IN THE PARK Run/Walk

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

Run or walk for a “Good Paws ” with or without a canine friend! 5K Run/ walk starts and finishes at the beautiful Iowa Arboretum & Gardens. 7:00 am -8:00am Registration – T-shirt/ Packet Pickup at Beckwith Grand Pavilion at the Iowa Arboretum. Upon registration you will be free to begin the course and keep […]

$30.00

Treehouses at Twilight – Harvest Hootenanny

Iowa Arboretum & Gardens 1875 Peach Avenue, MADRID, IA

Join us for Treehouses at Twilight - Harvest Hootenanny on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 6pm-9pm. This is an event where the adults can be a kid again in Treehouses, at an elevated play area, and along the woodland trails. Each ticket includes 21+ admission, one featured drink ticket, adult snacks and beverages, musical entertainment […]

$30.00