Memorial Day Family Fun Weekend
Kick off summer at the Dallas Arboretum! Join us Memorial Day weekend for live music, family activities, hands-on fun in the Children's Adventure Garden, and world-class art on display throughout the grounds.
Date & Time:
May 23-25, 2026
9am-5pm
Weekend Activities
9am-1pm: Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
Meet your favorite farm animals
10am-2pm: Historical Tours of the DeGolyer House
Step inside one of Dallas’s most historic homes
11am, 12pm, & 1pm: Garden Chef Series (Saturday & Sunday)
Watch and sample this weekend’s featured dish
Live Music
12-2pm | Jeanne’s Pavilion Saturday – Adri Rojas (Piano), Sunday – Mauricio Campos (Violin), Monday – Music Starz Studio (Pino)
2-4pm | Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn Saturday – Divison80, Sunday – The Coppertones, Monday – Ashmore
Children’s Adventure Garden
Celebrate the long weekend in the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden! Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, daily programs, and interactive experiences designed for the whole family. There’s something new to discover every day.
Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies
This Memorial Day weekend, the garden doubles as an open-air gallery. Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies features 37 large-scale installations by internationally recognized artist Hunt Slonem, brought to life throughout the garden. Bold, colorful, and unlike anything else in Dallas right now.
Included with garden admission.
BOGO Admission — Honoring Those Who Serve
The Dallas Arboretum is proud to offer Buy-One-Get-One-Free admission year-round to military and first responders.
Eligible guests include active duty military, veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs/paramedics. A valid service ID and photo ID are required at entry. BOGO applies to the named individual and one guest (lowest-priced ticket is free). Offers cannot be combined.
Every Season Has Something New
From spring blooms to autumn pumpkins, there’s always something happening at the Dallas Arboretum. A membership means you never have to miss a moment, with daytime admission, free parking, and exclusive member events all year long.