Join us for Treehouses at Twilight - Supper Club on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 6pm-9pm. JULY 24 EVENT INFORMATION: This is a rain or shine event - we will move indoors if needed, due to rain or storms. There is a bug soother repellent dispenser at the Treehouse Village if bugs are an issue. […]
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!
TUESDAY JULY 29, 2025 - Join us after 4pm for playtime until 8pm! Extended hours at the regular admission rate. Museums for All discounted admission for up to 4 total in a family - must show SNAP/EBT/WIC card plus Photo ID). Arboretum members are always FREE!
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 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!
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 […]
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 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 - 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 […]
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 […]