SEED STORIES Join us for our biggest education event of the year! We have an incredible lineup of speakers to pack this day with gardening goodness, all about seeds. Pre-registration is required. Open to the public... all are welcome! Â April 11th, 2026; 9am-3pm Lunch and refreshments provided with registration. Â REGISTER HERE Â Schdeule: […]
Taking Time to See ~ a workshop in watercolor journaling ~ with artist Jane Marie Degeneffe ~ Sunday, April 19, 2026 from Noon to 3pm ~ Registration is required and space is limited. $25 per person. REGISTER HERE In this workshop, you begin with choosing one of the flowers or branches provided to focus on […]
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 ~ REGISTER HERE ~ Join us to support the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens by running the 5K or walking the 1K along our amazing gardens, prairie and woodland grounds during the heart of springtime - individuals, groups or families are welcomed to participate! NEW THIS YEAR - we have added a […]
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 ~ 9am to 12noon Join us for our annual celebration of all things trees ~ from tree themed activities and crafts to Treehouse Village Playtime and KIDS CLIMB event with the Iowa Arborists Association on site to assist with tree climbing! We'll also have scavenger hunts, snacks, tree planting ceremony and […]
Enhance and beautify your garden with the best plants at the annual Plant Sale at Iowa Arboretum & Gardens! Discover an outstanding selection of perennials and specialty plants carefully chosen for their beauty, performance, and suitability for Iowa landscapes. Whether you’re refreshing a garden bed, adding vibrant color, or searching for that one standout specimen, […]
Cultural workshop offered during our Annual Plant Sale! Phoebe Liang D’Alessandro is an expert in Chinese philosophy, culture, and China-related issues. She served as a Chinese language and culture professor at Drake University from 2019 to 2022 and has been a Chinese culture ambassador with CultureALL since 2014. Join us as Phoebe presents information about […]
Join us for our annual fundraiser to support the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 5-8:30pm. This is a ticketed event and both individual tickets and table sponsorships for parties of 8 are available. GET TICKETS HERE
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026 11am to 2pm ~ Bring your classic car to show or just show up and marvel at the classic beauties lining our lot and grounds! Food trucks will be on hand so you can have a bite while you peruse the collection. BRINGING A CAR TO SHOW? Arrive between 10 -10:45am […]
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 5pm-8pm ~ Join us for this family friendly outdoor concert event featuring the award winning WEARY RAMBLERS! Food trucks open at 5pm. $10/Members; $15/General Public BUY A SEASON TICKET AND SAVE! Get 4 concert admissions for the price of 3! BUY SEASON TICKETS HERE Treehouse Village Playtime until 6pm ($5 per […]
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 from 6pm-8:30pm ~ featuring the bluesy grooves of the SOUL SEARCHERS ~ Join us for this age 21+ event set in the oak-hickory surroundings of Treehouse Village where the tunes echo through the branches. Each ticket includes live music under the trees, tasty bites, adult beverage, bar service, and themed activities […]