Window to the Wild Bird Shows

April 22 • 10:30am
Martin Rutchik Concert Stage

The great bird flight show is back for three different dates. After the flight program, enjoy a close encounter and Q&A with a few of their birds and trainers.

Seasonal Tastings

Daily from 10am–4pm • A Tasteful Place

Visit our recipes page for past, current and future recipes.

Daily Harvest

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10am • A Tasteful Place

Join our horticulture team as they harvest fresh and seasonal produce in the garden every Tuesday and Thursday.

Dallas College Cooks

Every Monday at 11am • A Tasteful Place

Each Monday, enjoy this popular cooking demo with Chef Lisa Roark from Dallas College’s nationally recognized culinary institute. Two new recipes are demonstrated each month.

April: Roasted Tomato Pasta with Herbs and Texas Caviar on Grilled Toast

Mommy & Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays

Mondays & Tuesdays from February 22–April 6 • 10am–2pm
Pecan Grove

Children’s activities including face painting by A Fresh Perspective, Country Critters Petting Zoo and Kindermusik at noon. Plus moms and caregivers can enjoy an outdoor stroller workout with Fit4Mom White Rock Dallas on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10am.

Tasteful Tuesdays Floral Demos

Tuesdays at 11am • A Tasteful Place

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own floral arrangement or how to pick the best flower from your grocery stores? Now you can! Come learn helpful tips from pros from Dallas’ local flower shops. Every Tuesday, a new floral demonstration will inspire you to step up our flower game.

Garden Scavenger Hunt Thursday

Every Thursday from February 25–April 8 • 10am–3pm

Pick up a scavenger hunt every Thursday at the Information Booth, and play as you stroll the garden. This is a great way to engage children during their visit to the garden or to do as a group with friends. Once you complete your scavenger hunt, turn your answers into the Main Information Booth for a free iced tea or brownie at the Terrace Café. Card must be picked up by 3pm in the Main Information Booth and redeemed on the same visit at the Terrace Café by 4pm prior to their closing for the day.

Thirsty Thursdays Blind Taste Test of Beers

Every Thursday from February 25–April 8 • 3–4:30pm

Each Thursday, taste test beers from our featured region of Dallas Blooms and try to figure out which beer is which, and compare to our great local craft beers from the Metroplex.

Learn to Grow Horticulture Presentation  

Every Friday at 11am • A Tasteful Place

Presented by the North Texas Master Gardeners or the Dallas Arboretum Horticultural Staff.

Chef-tastic Cooking Series

Select days at 11am • A Tasteful Place

A demonstration from local chefs as they make one of their signature dishes with a small taste for attendees to try.

April 10 Ellenos Greek Yogurt

Weekend Bands

Weekends from February 20–April 11 • 2–4pm
Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

Live music every weekend afternoon and select days. As guests stroll through the garden, enjoy live music by favorite musicians. Each week, the Dallas Arboretum features a specially curated regional playlist, created especially for the garden by John Salvie and Top Ten Records. Throughout the festival, there are also several school, choir, dance and musical groups that perform at various locations in the garden.

April 10 Rushmore Band
April 11 The Quibble Brothers

DIY Americana Succulent Planters

April 11 • 11am
A Tasteful Place

Join Director of Experience and Innovation Dustin Miller as he provides easy tips and tricks for creating your own succulent planter with vintage gelatin molds, cans and tins. You’ll leave with step-by-step instructions for a beautiful and healthy succulent container garden!