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 […]
Join us for some learning and exploration fun! The topic for Sunday, September 28, 2025 is Paper Crafts, where we'll discover all sorts of ways to create interesting crafts using paper.10am-12noon, open house style. Activities are free with paid admission. Members are always free!
B Inspired and get out into the woodlands, prairies and gardens of the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens for some good exercise in the Boone County fresh air! REGISTER HERE!
Join us for some learning and exploration fun! The topic for Sunday, October 12, 2025 is Water Study, where we'll discover all sorts of interesting facts about water and sources of water all around and near the Iowa Arboretum. 10am-12noon, open house style. Activities are free with paid admission. Members are always free!
Pressed Flower Art Workshop – Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 1:00pm-3:00pm RESERVE YOUR SPOT 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 your own frame from […]
Join us for some learning and exploration fun! The topic for Sunday, October 26, 2025 is Spooky Science, where we'll discover all sorts of interesting science facts that some people think are spooky! 10am-12noon, open house style. Activities are free with paid admission. Members are always free! AFTERWARDS, JOIN US FOR THE TRICK OR TREAT […]
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! Included with regualr admission or discounted Museums for All admissions (with SNAP/EBT/WIC card + Photo ID). Members are always FREE! No extra charge for activities […]
Join us from 9-11:30am on November 22, 2025 for all you can eat waffles! Waffles, sausages and beverages will be served with whipped cream, fun toppings and flavored syrups. $10 per person – age 5 and under eat FREE! We will also have some fall themed crafts and outdoor activities (weather depending)! A delicious & […]
Support the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens by making your home festive for the holidays! These are great gifts for neighbors, friends and loved ones, as well. Stop by and choose yours during our open hours - weekdays 9am-4pm Monday, December 1, 2025 through Friday, December 5, 2025. Prices vary among the wide selection of living […]
Start the new year off right and join us for some outdoor fun - snowshoeing in cooperation with Boone County Conservation! Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. You can use the snowshoes provided or bring your own. We will have a limited number of child and adult snowshoes available, so registration is required and space […]