September 22 - October 31 Presented by Mike Miller & Associates
Special Events with support from Texas Instruments
With over 150,000 flowers in bloom, discover the rich colors of Autumn
in 350 varieties of flowers and over 22,000 chrysanthemums, fall
marigolds, and ornamental peppers.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Tom Thumb Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin House
Hay Bale Maze
Hay Rides ($3 per person/ per ride)*
Piano Music on the Pergola *10:30am - 3:30pm (weather permitting)
MOMMY & ME MONDAYS AND TINY TOTS TUESDAYS, 10am - 2pm Mommy & Me Mondays: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 Tiny Tots Tuesdays: September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
James French Photography: 10am - 2pm ($15 per photo) Located at the Kiosk Face-painting: 10am - 1pm
Plant Flower Pot: 10am - 1pm
Petting Zoo: 10am - 2pm
Crafts: 10am - 2pm
Creative Movement: 10am - 10:30am
Kindermusic with Miss Lisa: Noon - 12:30am
*All
activities take place in the Pecan Grove unless otherwise noted
*All activities are free with general admission unless noted.
PUMPKIN CARVERS
Ed Moody: October 26 - 28, 9am - 5pm
Ed started to carve pumpkins when he was about 6 years
old. He didn't start sculpting smaller pumpkins until 15 years ago and
graduated to giant pumpkins 7 years ago when his 5 year dream of carving
a Cinderella pumpkin came true with his purchase of a 590 lb. pumpkin.
He is now known for his Cinderella carriage pumpkin every year. Come
this year and watch Ed Carve an 800 lb pumpkin.
Tour des
Fleurs Race: Saturday, September 22 Challenge yourself to compete in the 10K, 20K, and family fun walk.
Or, enjoy a fun team race with the Toyota 10K Rival Run. Click
here to visit the official Tour des Fleurs website and more
information.
ArtScape:
September 22 - 23, 9am - 5pm
A fine art show and sale in the gardens! Don't miss this juried show
featuring artists from around the country set amid landscapes that are
arguably the most beautiful in the nation.
Cool Thursdays Encore Concert Series: September 20 - October 25,
7:30pm Bringing back the best bands from the summer concert series! Click
here for more information and a complete concert line-up.
Click here to purchase season
passes to the
Cool Thursdays Encore Concerts.
Concerts are located at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn
Chocolate Tea: September 27 - November 18, 2pm Join us for a special tea being offered in conjunction with the
Amazing Chocolate Tree National Exhibit (opening in October). Enjoy a
special tea menu, and to make your visit a bit sweeter tea guests will
receive a 15% discount in the Gift Shop to use the day of their visit!
Click here for more information, the
tea menu, and pricing.
The Amazing Chocolate Tree National Exhibit: October 6 -
Jan. 6 presented by Dove
During its tour of five
botanical gardens, the Amazing Chocolate Tree National
Exhibit makes its stop at the Dallas Arboretum this
fall. The exhibit is an educational, interactive
experience of the chocolate-making process.
Click here for more information about
this fun exhibit!
Kids' Concerts, October 8 (Columbus Day) & October 29, 11am -
Noon Schepps presents Eddie Coker - Monday, October 8
David Chicken - Monday, October 29
Favorite children's entertainers Eddie Coker and David Chicken return
for another round of fun concerts. While you're here, don't miss all the
festivities of Mommy & Me Mondays!
Concerts are located at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage.
Senior Thursdays presented by AT&T, 9am - 5pm (ages 65+) $5 senior admission and 20% off in
the Gift Shop every Thursday throughout the year! (Regular: $7) Presented by AT&T.
Other activities will be added as they are finalized.