Enjoy wonderful food, drinks, and music at the Arboretum's largest fundraising event of the year. Dinner catered by Whatcha Smokin (Luther) and beer & wine service will be provided by Christiani's (Des Moines). Silent and live auctions highlight this one-of-a-kind event. Bid on garden & home decor, plants, adventure experiences, and other great items at […]
Come see the classics at the 12th annual car show. Talk to car owners about their classics while enjoying delicious food provided by Smokin' Big Dawgs BBQ and Totally Rolled Ice Cream food trucks! Registration for Cars: 11 am to 12 noon. Show runs from 12noon-2pm.
Tunes in the Trees Musician: Carter Guse Tuesday, June 11 Concert time: 6 pm to 8 pm Gates open at 5 pm for food trucks Smiokin' Big Dawgs BBQ and Totally Rolled Ice Cream and drinks available from Christiani's. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a night of great music and food as we kick […]
Tunes in the Trees Musician: Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones Tuesday, July 9 Concert time: 6 pm to 8 pm Gates open at 5 pm for food trucks Kaaswagen (Dutch specialties) and Tropical Sno with drinks available from Christiani's. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a night of great music and food as we […]
Tunes in the Trees Musician: Scott Davis Jazz Quartet Tuesday, August 13 Concert time: 6 pm to 8 pm Gates open at 5 pm for food trucks Reno & Woody's and Tropical Sno with drinks available from Christiani's. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a night of great music and food as we kick off […]
Tunes in the Trees Musician: Kathryn Severing Fox and Chad Elliot Tuesday, September 10 Concert time: 6 pm to 8 pm Gates open at 5 pm for food trucks Hungry Boys Mexican Cuisine and El Paletero (fruity ice bars) with drinks available from Christiani's. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a night of great music […]
Fall Plant Sale Fundraiser - Beautify your 2025 garden and help the Arboretum do the same!
*Run or walk for a "Good Paws '' with or without a canine friend !!!* 5K Run/ walk starts and finishes at the beautiful Iowa Arboretum. All pre-registered participants get a t-shirt! 7:00 am -8:00am Registration - T-shirt/ Packet Pickup at Cafferty Building at the Iowa Arboretum. Upon registration you will be free to begin […]
Costumed revelers of all ages and abilities travel the paved accessible trail at Treehouse Village collecting treats along the way! Halloween Scavenger Hunt, coloring contest, and more. Family friendly fun! Regular admissions apply, no extra charge for activities or trick or treating. Members are always FREE! RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE
Svetlana VanWyk returns to the Arboretum to teach her popular art class where participants will create a personal art pole, decorate a birdhouse or design a barn quilt for a barn, garage or shed. REGISTER HERE
