Spend the holiday weekend at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden during Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend, presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth. Stroll through the garden with 65,000 new, vibrant and colorful summer plantings including elephant ears, birds of paradise, and bromeliads.
Weekend activities include the following:
•Children can pop bubbles and interact with farm animals at the Country Critters petting zoo. •Enjoy peaceful piano performances at Jeanne’s Pavilion.
•Listen to music at the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn and Stage and bring a picnic or purchase food. •Tour the historic DeGolyer House.
•Visit A Tasteful Place for complimentary tastings the entire weekend.
MAIN GARDEN SCHEDULE Saturday, May 25
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Lakeside Exhibit Area)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Historical Tours of the DeGolyer House
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Complimentary Tastings/ Daily Samples (A Tasteful Place)
12 – 2 p.m. Kira Hurley, Pianist (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2 – 4 p.m. Mr. Inez, A Tribute to Rock (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn) Sunday, May 26
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Lakeside Exhibit Area)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Complimentary Tastings/ Daily Samples (A Tasteful Place)
12 – 4 p.m. Historical Tours of the DeGolyer House
12- 2 p.m. JC Dacunos, Pianist (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2 – 4 p.m. Audra Scott, Jazz (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn) Monday, May 27
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Lakeside Exhibit Area)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Complimentary Tastings/ Daily Samples (A Tasteful Place)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Historical Tours of the DeGolyer House
11 a.m. Cooking Demonstration: Steak Salad, Dallas College alum, Chef Libby Wright (A Tasteful Place)
12 – 2 p.m. Music Starz Studio, Pianist (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2 – 4 p.m. Ashmore, Dallas-Fort Worth’s Best Classic Rock (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn) RORY MEYERS CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE GARDEN SCHEDULE It’s time to embark on a journey through the eight-acre scientific Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. Step into a world of wonder, where curiosity knows no bounds. Explore interactive exhibits, whimsical gardens, and handson STEM activities that spark imagination and delight. It’s an educational experience disguised as pure fun.
During Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend, admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is free with paid general garden admission thanks to a generous gift from the Kelley Family.
Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. STEM Stop A: Dino Dig
10:30 a.m. Puppet Show
11 a.m. Discovery Lab: Fizzy Dino Lab
11:30 a.m. OmniGlobe Presentation
12:30 p.m. Discovery Lab: Fizzy Dino Lab
1 – 3 p.m. STEM Stop B: What Teeth Tell Us
1:30 p.m. Puppet Show
2 p.m. Discovery Lab: Fizzy Dino Lab
2:30 p.m. OmniGlobe Presentation
3:30 p.m. Discovery Lab: Fizzy Dino Lab
4 p.m. OmniGlobe Presentation Monday, May 27
10:30 a.m. Storytime
12:30 p.m. Discovery Lab: Fizzy Dino Lab
1:30 p.m. STEM Stop A: Dino Dig
2 p.m. Discovery Lab: Fizzy Dino Lab
2:30 p.m. OmniGlobe Presentation
3 p.m. STEM Stop B: What Teeth Tell Us
3:30 p.m. Discovery Lab: Fizzy Dino Lab
4 p.m. OmniGlobe Presentation. *Schedule is subject to change. Check the Dallas Arboretum website or social media for the latest schedule and updates.
Food Options and Picnics Welcome
Guests are welcome to bring their own food or purchase food onsite. Window food service is available at the Terrace Café presented by Gil’s Elegant Catering, and includes a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, snacks, drinks and adult beverages.
Restaurant DeGolyer is open for visitors daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A three-course seated tea at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. are also available with advanced registration: https://www.dallasarboretum. org/visitor-information/dining/seated-tea/, email teas@dallasarboretum.org or call 214.515. 6615.
Tickets/Information
Tickets, which range from $10 to $16, are required and can be purchased online at https://tickets.dallasarboretum.org/ or by calling 214.515.6615. Parking is $12 purchased online or $15 at the gate. For the latest information, visit www.dallasarboretum. org.
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