The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites the community to celebrate both Father’s Day and Juneteenth at one of the city’s most precious spaces according to The Dallas Express. Father’s Day and Juneteenth Family Fun Weekend, presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth, features several events including a vintage car show, Artscape:
•Shop from more than 60 top-tier artists showcasing a diverse array of fine art including paintings, sculpture, jewelry and more.
•Get up close and personal with classic cars from the Classic Chassis Car Club, adding a dash of vintage flair to the festivities.
•Learn about the history of floral fashion at The Botanical Couture: From Garden to Garment exhibit.
•Spend lazy hours in the colorful collection of 150 hammocks, placed throughout the Pecan Grove.
•Experience the vibrant atmosphere bursting with creativity and summer vibes.
Saturday through Monday, June 15-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, June 15: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Artscape: The Sequel** (Pecan Grove) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Classic Chassis Car Show (Behind Pecan Grove) 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Botanical Couture: From Garden to Garment Exhibit*** (De-Golyer House) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteer Advisory Board taking family photos (Main Entry Plaza) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Historical Tours of the DeGolyer House 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily Samples (A Tasteful Place) 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Entertainment,
Rebecca Cordes
(Jeanne’s
Pavilion) Sunday, June 16:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Artscape: The Sequel** (Pecan Grove) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Classic Chassis Car Show (Behind Pecan Grove) 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily Samples (A Tasteful Place) 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Window to the Wild, Special Up-Close Glove Encounter (Pecan Grove) 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Volunteer Advisory Board taking family photos (Main Entry Plaza) 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Entertainment, Nick Mueller
(Jeanne’s Pavilion) 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Botanical Couture: From Garden to Garment Exhibit*** (DeGolyer House) 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Historical Tours of the DeGolyer House 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ticketed Event-40th Anniversary Emerald City Concert**** (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)
Monday, June 17:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Botanical Couture: From Garden to Garment Exhibit*** (De-Golyer House) 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Historical Tours of the DeGolyer House 11 a.m. Dallas College Cooks Demonstration of Crispy Salmon Cakes and Cucumber Salad (A Tasteful Place) 11 a.m. Family Movie Monday, Surf’s Up! Rated PG (Rosine Hall) 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Entertainment, Karen Lim-Smith (Jeanne’s Pavilion) Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden Weekend Activities: STEM Stops Sat., June 15 and Sun., June 16: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. STEM Stop A: Wetland Metaphors 10:30 a.m. Puppet Show 11 a.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: Cabbage Juice Chemistry 11:30 a.m. OmniGlobe 12:30 p.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: Cabbage Juice Chemistry 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. STEM Stop B: Go with the Flow 2 p.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: Cabbage Juice Chemistry 2:30 p.m. OmniGlobe 4 p.m. OmniGlobe Mon., June 17:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. STEM Stop A: Wetland Metaphors 10:30 a.m. Storytime 11 a.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: Oil Spill Clean-Up 11:30 a.m. OmniGlobe 12:30 p.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: Oil Spill Clean-Up 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. STEM Stop B: Go with the Flow 2 p.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: Cabbage Juice Chemistry 2:30 p.m. OmniGlobe 4 p.m. OmniGlobe
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 and drinks.
Restaurant DeGolyer is open for visitors daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A threecourse 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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