Membership
Member Tips and Events
Come see what being a member is all about!
As a benefit of membership, no advance reservation is required. Simply present your membership card and valid ID at the ticket booth for easy access to the Arboretum. Please note that parking may be limited during peak seasons, so plan your visit accordingly.
Artscape Member Preview
April 26 | 6-8pm
Free with Registration
Artscape Fine Art Show & Sale is back at the Dallas Arboretum on April 27 & 28, with an exclusive members-only preview on April 26 from 6-8pm. Shop with over 100 talented artists showcasing their finest works in Jonsson Color Garden. From captivating paintings to intricate sculptures, dazzling jewelry to breathtaking photography, there’s something for everyone.
Garden of Music
Presented by Dave Perry Miller
FREE
Join us for Garden of Music—an exclusive Members-only event. Bring your family and friends to stroll through the garden, where acoustic musicians fill the garden with music throughout the night. Pack a blanket, chairs, and a picnic basket with your preferred treats, or explore our favorite food trucks stationed throughout the garden each evening.
2024 Dates:
June 5, 12 & 26
September 11 & 18
Twilight Tuesday
April 16 – Party Machine
May 14 – Ricki Derek Salute to Sinatra
6:30-8:30pm | $15
Kick back this spring and enjoy live music during the golden hour for the members-only Twilight Tuesday Concert Series. Each night features a different local cover band performing in a picturesque setting overlooking White Rock Lake.
Family Night Series
2024 Dates:
April 30, June 19, July 17, and October 8
6-8pm | $5
Bring the entire family to enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks and plenty of fun activities for children to enjoy.
Early Morning Walks
Daily | 7-9am
March 10 – November 3
Take advantage of your membership with an early morning walk or relaxing time in the garden, just for our members. Refresh and enjoy the peace we often miss in the concrete jungles of our city. The Dallas Arboretum offers an escape where peacefulness is easily obtained in the early morning hours.
No photography is allowed during this time.
Creative Arts Workshops
Gather your friends, pack your favorite Happy Hour fare, and join us for a members-only workshop! Each month features a different medium with the end product being both seasonal as well as nature themed.
April 29 & 30
May 14 & 15
June 18 & 19
July 23 & 24
August 13 & 14
September 17 & 18
October 1 & 2
November 5 & 6
December 9 & 10
Member Tips
1. Keep Up With What’s Happening
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X – it’s the best way to keep tabs on what’s going on in the garden! Keep an eye out for updates, events and demos happening.
2. Plan For Slower Times
During our spring and fall festivals, the garden gets very crowded on weekends after 11am if the weather is good. Plan to get here right when we open (or earlier) to avoid the crowds while still enjoying the most beautiful garden features.
3. Visit Often
Try to visit us at least twice per season (once at the beginning and once at the end) even if you only have an hour to spare. While the festivals themselves don’t change very much in this time, the garden is always evolving through the unique North Texas weather – what you’ll see on a walk in May is VERY different from what will be blooming in July.
4. Don’t be afraid of the summer heat.
We offer a lot of ways to keep cool and avoid the sun such as tons of shade, indoor areas, water features and misters. Not to mention that the garden is particularly vibrant during the summer with lush, verdant greens, blooming succulents and blooms full of pollinators everywhere.
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