Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden during Independence Day Family Fun Weekend presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth. Spend quality time with family and friends at the “most picturesque botanical garden in the Southern US,” according to Audacy/ 1080 KRLD.
Independence Day Family Fun Weekend features several exciting events including a special glove encounter with Window to the Wild, live music, a petting zoo, an exhibit where guests will learn about the history of floral fashion and spend time relaxing in one of 150 colorful hammocks placed throughout the Pecan Grove. Thursday through Sunday, July 4-7, 2024
Schedule of Events: Thursday July 4, 2024
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Floral in Fashion Exhibit** (DeGolyer House)
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Entertainment, Bob Goodwin (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Concert, Bad Connection (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)
Friday July 5, 2024
Family Fun Fridays are presented by Kimberly Clark.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10-10:30 a.m. KinderMusik (Pecan Grove)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Floral in Fashion Exhibit** (DeGolyer House)
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Scoop n Buns: Frozen Treats Vendor (Pecan Grove)
11 a.m. Learn to Grow Fridays: Beat the heat & learn how to revive your garden with Rusty Allen of North Haven Gardens (A Tasteful Place)
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Entertainment, Rebecca Cordes (Jeanne’s Pavilion) Saturday July 6, 2024
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily Samples (A Tasteful Place)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Floral in Fashion Exhibit** (DeGolyer House)
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Window to the Wild, Up-Close Glove Encounter: Learn about flight mechanics and how birds navigate the airways (Pecan Grove)
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Entertainment, Karen Lim-Smith (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Concert, Matthew Banks Band (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn) Sunday July 7, 2024
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily Samples (A Tasteful Place)
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Entertainment, Rebecca Noel (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Floral in Fashion Exhibit** (DeGolyer House)
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Concert, Ashmore (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn) Now through August 4: Floral in Fashion Exhibit Explore the history of floral fashion with a curated exhibit from Annette Becker, Director of the Texas Fashion Collection at UNT. The pieces range from depictions of hibiscus flowers “Bette Ann” symbolizing Hawaiian glamorous leisure vacations to a modern “Aloha” ensemble, which highlights Hawaiian inspired Japanese streetwear.
Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden Daily Schedule:
Explore this award-winning eight-acre scientific garden where science and fun become one with its own STEM-related programming. Entrance is free with paid admission, thanks to Kelley Family Days (July 4-7). There will also be a Craft Corner experience during Independence Day Family Fun Weekend.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. STEM Stop A: Turning Turbines
10:30 a.m. Storytime (Thurs. and Fri.)/ Puppet Show (Sat. and Sun.)
11 a.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: “I-scream, U-scream” Ice Cream Lab
11:30 a.m. OmniGlobe: Starry Night
12:30 p.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: “I-scream, Uscream” Ice Cream Lab
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. STEM Stop B: Tree Talk Walk
2 p.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: “I-scream, U-scream” Ice Cream Lab
2:30 p.m. OmniGlobe: Starry Night
4 p.m. OmniGlobe: Starry Night 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 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 are $5 for the month of July, 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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