The public is invited to blast off on July 20 and 21 at the Dallas Arboretum's Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden as the garden celebrates 50 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon and paved the way for space exploration. Tour the solar system in our OmniGlobe Theater, blast off with our Egg-stronauts Adventure Program, and watch Apollo 11 videos in the OmniGlobe Theater. The first 200 families will receive official NASA goody bags (based on availability).

Schedule:

12:00-12:30pm
Adventure Program: Constellation Creation: Located in the OmniGlobe Theatre

For a long time, people have seen pictures among the stars and created dazzling stories! Learn all about the constellations using our OmniGlobe.

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Creativity Corner located in the Entry Plaza of the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden from
Three, Two, One! Blast Off! Let’s celebrate the 50th year of the first moon landing with your very own spaceship!

4:00-4:30 p.m.

Egg-Stronauts from in Moody Oasis

The astronauts need your help building their next space craft. Create a safe landing with your expertise skills.

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218. The Dallas Arboretum is also the home of the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden. The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, and $10 for children 2-12 and free for Arboretum members and children under two. On-site parking is $15 or $9, if purchased in advance 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 is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum.