The Dallas Arboretum has announced its Easter weekend festivities that include something for everyone in the family to make it a memorable outing. The main garden is full of activities and special events. Guests can also visit the award-winning Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, an eight-acre scientific garden with plenty of hands-on activities for learning about science and nature. People can bring their own picnics or purchase food throughout the garden. Visitors are required to make ticket reservations online at DallasArboretum.org.
MAIN GARDEN SCHEDULE:
Friday, April 15
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo and face painting (DeGolyer Crossroads)
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historical tours of the DeGolyer House
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lucca and Livvy Nitro Pressed Juices
11 a.m. Learn to Grow Fridays: Landscaping for Birds, presented by the North Texas Master Gardeners (A Tasteful Place)
11 a.m. Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center presents “Supporting birds with native plants” (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Family keepsake pictures with special guest the Easter Bunny (Jonsson Color Garden Wishing Well)
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lil’ Red Flower Truck flower sales (DeGolyer Crossroads)
10 a.m. -12 p.m. Christian Levens (DeGolyer Pergola)
12-2 p.m. Live pianist (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2-4 p.m. Monkey Love, classic rock (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn)
Saturday, April 16
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo and face painting (DeGolyer Crossroads)
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historical tours of the DeGolyer House
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lucca and Livvy Nitro Pressed Juices
10:30-11 a.m. Dallas Zoo’s Animal Adventures features 5-7 ambassador animals (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn)
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – EASTER Brunch $69 adults/$45 children, reservations required: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/visitor-information/dining/ (DeGolyer House)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Family keepsake pictures with special guest the Easter Bunny (Jonsson Color Garden Wishing Well)
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lil’ Red Flower Truck flower sales (DeGolyer Crossroads)
12-2 p.m. Live pianist (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2-4 p.m. Johnny Romo & The Rembrandts, hits from the ‘70’s to today (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn)
2-4 p.m. Jess the Wine Lady from WineWithMe presents “Mother’s Day mimosa bar and preview of limited-edition Mother’s Day wines”
Sunday, April 17
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Country Critters Petting Zoo and face painting (DeGolyer Crossroads)
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lucca and Livvy Nitro Pressed Juices
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – EASTER Brunch $69 adults/$45 children, reservations required: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/visitor-information/dining/ (DeGolyer House)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Family keepsake pictures with special guest the Easter Bunny (Jonsson Color Garden Wishing Well)
12-2 p.m. Live pianist (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
12-4 p.m. Historical tours of the DeGolyer House
12-5 p.m. Chocolate Secrets sommelier sells chocolates (A Tasteful Place)
2-4 p.m. Sammy Fox & The Intervention, country hits (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn)
Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden Schedule
Guests are also invited to visit the award-winning eight-acre scientific garden where science and fun become one with the theme “Eggcellent Eggs.”
Daily Programs
STEM Stops
April 15-17
12 p.m. Hatching Eggs (Exploration Center Plaza)
1:30 p.m. It’s the Pond Life: Live pond investigation (Texas Native Wetlands)
3:30 p.m. Bird Silhouettes (Exploration Center Plaza)
Walne Family Discovery Lab
April 15-17 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Humming Appeal
Exploration Center
Making your backyard a hummingbird paradise takes research. Join us as we dive into what plants are best to attract them and why.
OmniGlobe
April 15-17 at 11:30 a.m.
Animal Expeditions
OmniOutlook Exploration Center
Learn about current weather and space events. Discover how animals migrate thousands of miles across our Earth.
Puppet Story Time
April 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Ten Little Eggs: A Celebration of Family by Zondervan
The Glade
Puppet Show
April 16-17 at 10:30 a.m.
Finding My Way Home
The Glade
Join a turtle, a toad, and a butterfly as they find their way to the right habitat to call home.
*Schedule is subject to change. Check the website and social media for latest schedule and updates.
About the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden:
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218. The garden is also home of the nationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. It is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Daytime admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 2-12, and free for Arboretum members and children under two. Parking is $11 purchased online. The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum. The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. WFAA, Channel 8 is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum. Timed tickets are required and can be purchased online at www.dallasarboretum.org or by calling 214-515-6615.