8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218

Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend

About This Event

Pricing:

Included with garden admission or membership

Come out to the garden and enjoy activities for the whole family! Your kids will love to pop bubbles, pet farm animals and listen to stories. Enjoy fan favorites Country Critters petting zoo from 10am-2pm and story time, featuring tales of great contributors we have displayed in the garden, at 10am and 10:30am. In addition, we will have a live pianist at Jeanne’s pavilion from 12pm-2pm and a live band on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn from 2pm-4pm.

As we celebrate this special occasion, we would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave servicemen and women who have given their lives for our country. On Memorial Day, May 29, we are honored to offer complimentary individual admission to all active military personnel, veterans, and active first responders. This gesture is our way of expressing our appreciation for their selfless sacrifice and unwavering commitment to our country.

Kelley Family Days

Thanks to a gift from the William G. Kelley Family, guests paying for general garden admission will also receive free entrance to the Children’s Adventure Garden for Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend.

Children’s Adventure Garden

Special Activity
Craft Corner: Poppy Day
10am-2pm • Exploration Center

Walne Family Discovery Lab
10am, 1pm, 3pm • Exploration Center
Paper Animatronics: Astronauts

OmniGlobe
Exploration Center
11am • OmniOutlook
2:30pm • Tour of the Solar System

STEM Stops
12pm • The Glade • Solar System Walk
1:30pm • The Glade • Cookie Moon Cycles
3:30pm • Exploration Center • Constellation Creation

Little Adventurers Activities
Storytime with Eddie the Eagle
10:30am • Habitats Nest
Ava’s Poppy by Marcus Pfister