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)

EVERY WEEKEND

Costume Parade - 1pm
Pumpkin Decorating Demonstrations - Noon, 2pm and 4pm
Face-painting - Saturdays: 11am - 4pm; Sundays: Noon - 4pm
Crafts - Saturdays: 11am - 4pm; Sundays: Noon - 4pm
Performances on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage: Noon - 4pm

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.

Learn More About Ed at:   http://www.pumpkined.com/

 

OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

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.