8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218

Dallas Blooms

Spring Festival

Dallas Blooms

The Great Contributors

Presented By

Dates

February 25–April 16, 2023

About

“The Great Contributors”

Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South,” the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Dallas Blooms, the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. Presented by Veritex Community Bank, the festival runs February 25 to April 16, 2023.

Back by popular demand is renowned sculptor Gary Lee Price, who returns with a new collection of Great Contributors realistic bronze statues. Joining the resident sculpture of William Shakespeare are Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, Joan of Arc, Mother Teresa, Ruby Bridges, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain. The spring festival showcases an explosion of color throughout the garden. Highlights include a variety of themed programming, demonstrations and more. 

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A Six Week Celebration Featuring:

  • Spring Blooms
  • Tasting & Cooking Classes
  • Live Music & Entertainment
  • Children’s Activities

  • Wine & Beer Pairings
  • Book Signings & Speakers
  • Easter Events
  • + More!

One of the Top 14 Places in the World to See Spring Flowers.

What’s in Bloom

Dallas Blooms Events

  • Learn More about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Located at Main Garden

    Seniors 65+ get $1 off senior daytime general admission on Thursdays and receive 20% off in the gift store.
    More Details about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Thursday, October 5 at
  • Learn More about What’s In Bloom Walk

    Located at Main Entry Plaza

    A 30-minute walk with our team to admire current blooms!
    More Details about What’s In Bloom Walk

    What’s In Bloom Walk

    Thursday, October 5 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Saturday, October 7 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Saturday, October 7 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Sunday, October 8 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Sunday, October 8 at
  • Learn More about Mommy and Me Mondays

    Located at Outside Pecan Grove

    Bring your kids and enjoy a variety of children’s activities.
    More Details about Mommy and Me Mondays

    Mommy and Me Mondays

    Monday, October 9 at
  • Learn More about Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Located at Pecan Grove

    Bring your kids and enjoy a variety of children’s activities.
    More Details about Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Tuesday, October 10 at
  • Learn More about BOGO Wednesdays

    Located at Main Garden

    Buy one admission, get one admission every Wednesday.
    More Details about BOGO Wednesdays

    BOGO Wednesdays

    Wednesday, October 11 at
  • Learn More about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Located at Main Garden

    Seniors 65+ get $1 off senior daytime general admission on Thursdays and receive 20% off in the gift store.
    More Details about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Thursday, October 12 at
  • Learn More about Kelley Family Days

    Located at Children’s Adventure Garden

    Through a generous gift from the Kelley Family, complimentary admission to the Children’s Adventure Garden will be offered on select dates.
    More Details about Kelley Family Days

    Kelley Family Days

    Thursday, October 12 at
  • Learn More about What’s In Bloom Walk

    Located at Main Entry Plaza

    A 30-minute walk with our team to admire current blooms!
    More Details about What’s In Bloom Walk

    What’s In Bloom Walk

    Thursday, October 12 at
  • Learn More about Kelley Family Days

    Located at Children’s Adventure Garden

    Through a generous gift from the Kelley Family, complimentary admission to the Children’s Adventure Garden will be offered on select dates.
    More Details about Kelley Family Days

    Kelley Family Days

    Friday, October 13 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Friday, October 13 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Friday, October 13 at
  • Learn More about Kelley Family Days

    Located at Children’s Adventure Garden

    Through a generous gift from the Kelley Family, complimentary admission to the Children’s Adventure Garden will be offered on select dates.
    More Details about Kelley Family Days

    Kelley Family Days

    Saturday, October 14 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Saturday, October 14 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Saturday, October 14 at
  • Learn More about Kelley Family Days

    Located at Children’s Adventure Garden

    Through a generous gift from the Kelley Family, complimentary admission to the Children’s Adventure Garden will be offered on select dates.
    More Details about Kelley Family Days

    Kelley Family Days

    Sunday, October 15 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Sunday, October 15 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Sunday, October 15 at
  • Learn More about Mommy and Me Mondays

    Located at Outside Pecan Grove

    Bring your kids and enjoy a variety of children’s activities.
    More Details about Mommy and Me Mondays

    Mommy and Me Mondays

    Monday, October 16 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Monday, October 16 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Monday, October 16 at
  • Learn More about Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Located at Pecan Grove

    Bring your kids and enjoy a variety of children’s activities.
    More Details about Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Tuesday, October 17 at
  • Learn More about BOGO Wednesdays

    Located at Main Garden

    Buy one admission, get one admission every Wednesday.
    More Details about BOGO Wednesdays

    BOGO Wednesdays

    Wednesday, October 18 at
  • Learn More about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Located at Main Garden

    Seniors 65+ get $1 off senior daytime general admission on Thursdays and receive 20% off in the gift store.
    More Details about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Thursday, October 19 at
  • Learn More about What’s In Bloom Walk

    Located at Main Entry Plaza

    A 30-minute walk with our team to admire current blooms!
    More Details about What’s In Bloom Walk

    What’s In Bloom Walk

    Thursday, October 19 at
  • Learn More about Window to the Wild

    Window to the Wild

    Saturday, October 21 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Saturday, October 21 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Saturday, October 21 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Sunday, October 22 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Entertainment at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

    Sunday, October 22 at
  • Learn More about Mommy and Me Mondays

    Located at Outside Pecan Grove

    Bring your kids and enjoy a variety of children’s activities.
    More Details about Mommy and Me Mondays

    Mommy and Me Mondays

    Monday, October 23 at
  • Learn More about Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Located at Pecan Grove

    Bring your kids and enjoy a variety of children’s activities.
    More Details about Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Tuesday, October 24 at
  • Learn More about BOGO Wednesdays

    Located at Main Garden

    Buy one admission, get one admission every Wednesday.
    More Details about BOGO Wednesdays

    BOGO Wednesdays

    Wednesday, October 25 at
  • Learn More about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Located at Main Garden

    Seniors 65+ get $1 off senior daytime general admission on Thursdays and receive 20% off in the gift store.
    More Details about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Thursday, October 26 at
  • Learn More about What’s In Bloom Walk

    Located at Main Entry Plaza

    A 30-minute walk with our team to admire current blooms!
    More Details about What’s In Bloom Walk

    What’s In Bloom Walk

    Thursday, October 26 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Saturday, October 28 at
  • Learn More about Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Entertainment at Jeanne’s Pavilion

    Sunday, October 29 at
  • Learn More about Mommy and Me Mondays

    Located at Outside Pecan Grove

    Bring your kids and enjoy a variety of children’s activities.
    More Details about Mommy and Me Mondays

    Mommy and Me Mondays

    Monday, October 30 at
  • Learn More about Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Located at Pecan Grove

    Bring your kids and enjoy a variety of children’s activities.
    More Details about Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Tiny Tot Tuesdays

    Tuesday, October 31 at
  • Learn More about BOGO Wednesdays

    Located at Main Garden

    Buy one admission, get one admission every Wednesday.
    More Details about BOGO Wednesdays

    BOGO Wednesdays

    Wednesday, November 1 at
  • Learn More about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Located at Main Garden

    Seniors 65+ get $1 off senior daytime general admission on Thursdays and receive 20% off in the gift store.
    More Details about CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

    Thursday, November 2 at
  • Learn More about What’s In Bloom Walk

    Located at Main Entry Plaza

    A 30-minute walk with our team to admire current blooms!
    More Details about What’s In Bloom Walk

    What’s In Bloom Walk

    Thursday, November 2 at
  • Learn More about Kelley Family Days

    Located at Children’s Adventure Garden

    Through a generous gift from the Kelley Family, complimentary admission to the Children’s Adventure Garden will be offered on select dates.
    More Details about Kelley Family Days

    Kelley Family Days

    Saturday, November 11 at
  • Learn More about Kelley Family Days

    Located at Children’s Adventure Garden

    Through a generous gift from the Kelley Family, complimentary admission to the Children’s Adventure Garden will be offered on select dates.
    More Details about Kelley Family Days

    Kelley Family Days

    Sunday, November 12 at
  • Learn More about Kelley Family Days

    Located at Children’s Adventure Garden

    Through a generous gift from the Kelley Family, complimentary admission to the Children’s Adventure Garden will be offered on select dates.
    More Details about Kelley Family Days

    Kelley Family Days

    Monday, November 13 at
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Event Overview During Dallas Blooms

Seasonal Programming

Memory Garden Spring Series 

Sewell Boardroom
9–11:30am
Series 2: April 14, 21, 28 and May 5 
Series 3: May 19, 26 and June 2 and 9 

Series of four classes for those in the early to middle stages of Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Pre-registration is required. $20 cost includes garden admission for participant and care partner, as well as parking for all four days – a value of over $200. Register for one series – or join all three! 

Sponsored by The AWARE Foundation & The Darrell K Royal Research Foundation 

Family Fun Weekends  
May 27–29 Memorial Day Weekend 

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 12–2pm and a live band on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn from 2–4pm. 

Jonsson Color Garden tulips

Daily & Repeating Programs

Member Mornings  

Daily March 12–November 4  
Take advantage of your membership with an early morning walk. Refresh and enjoy early access to the garden as we prepare for the day. No photography allowed. 

Historical Tours  

Monday–Saturday  10am–4pm  
Sunday | 12–4pm  
DeGolyer House 

Visit the DeGolyer House for a tour of the beautiful, historic home while listening to knowledgeable docents speak about the history of the home and family. 

Dallas College Cooks

Every Monday at A Tasteful Place  
11am 

Dallas College alum Chef Chastity Alexander takes a break from her daily duties at Hardwood’s Dolce Riviera, to create healthy and delicious seasonal dishes your family will love again and again! 

Dates & details

Tasteful Tuesdays Floral Demos  

Every Tuesday at A Tasteful Place   
11am 

Dates & details

Daily Tastings Demo with Chef Isabel

Every Tuesday at A Tasteful Place  
1pm 

Resident Chef Isabel Snetsinger shows you how she creates the samples you enjoy each week at the Ruthie Pack Tasting Plaza.

Chef-Tastic Cooking Demos

Wednesdays at A Tasteful Place 
11am 

Visit each week for an essential skill to increase your kitchen prowess – you’ll have tips and tricks to share with friends and family, new go to recipes and more! 

Dates & details

Learn to Grow Fridays  

Every Friday at A Tasteful Place 
11am 

Presented by the Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, the Dallas Arboretum Horticultural Staff and local experts. Enjoy special tips and presentations on spring plants and gardening topics. *See website for program updates and additional information. 

Dates & details

Paid Classes & Programming

Eataly presents Northern Italian Hands-on Pasta Making   

May 21st | 12–2pm 
Adult member $109 
Adult guest $119 

Join EATALY Scuola Chef for this Northern Italian Pasta Making Class. This hands-on class is perfect for the those looking to create some of the finest Italian cuisine with the guidance of EATALY Scuola Chef. Enjoy two glasses of wine as the Chef guides you through the recipes and offers tips for the best results. 

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Kids Cooking: Sheet Pan Meals with Chef Sharon

May 27 | 10:30am–12:30pm 
Adult member + child $45 
Adult guest + child $55 
Additional child Price $15 

Food and Wine Chair Sharon Van Meter will lead adult and child pairs through four hands-on sheet pan meals: a breakfast bake, chicken pot pie, roasted vegetable chili with cornbread biscuits, and an apple crumble bake that the whole family will love. You’ll walk away with the confidence to create made-from-scratch meals on weeknights with the whole family! 

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Music & Entertainment

Jeanne’s Pavilion

Weekends | 12–2pm

Sit down and delight in a picnic while you enjoy musical entertainment every Saturday and Sunday! We will have local solo acts including pianist and guitarists playing today’s hits and old favorites.  

Dates and times

Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn 

Weekends | 2–4pm 

Join us each weekend of Blooms for our favorite local acts. Load up the family, grab a picnic lunch and relax with great lake views every Saturday and Sunday. 

Dates and times

Cool Thursdays Concerts Series

Make your 2023 one to remember at the coolest spot in Dallas as we celebrate our 26th season with returning favorites and NEW acts! Don’t miss the most spectacular view of the sunset over White Rock Lake while enjoying bands from all over the country. 

Lineup and tickets

Garden Markets

The Dallas Arboretum is the ideal setting for curated markets featuring local purveyors of food, beverage and handicrafts. Mark your calendars for all this spring’s uniquely sourced vendor markets! A portion of the proceeds of each market supports the Arboretum. 

Earth Day Market

April 22–23 
Main Entry Plaza 
10am–3pm 

This Earth Day, visit the garden for locally-made, Earth friendly or sustainable goods. 

Mother’s Day Market 

May 13–14
Main Entry Plaza
10am–3pm 

Treat mom to a day in the garden while you visit local artisans and pick up homemade treats. Family Keepsake Photos will be from 11am-3pm. Get your photo taken and support the Dallas Arboretum Volunteer Advisory Board. 

2023 Sponsors

See the beauty of Dallas Blooms

The Radford L. and Patricia Crocker Foundation presents Spring at the Arboretum

See everything spring has to offer

Membership

A New Experience Each Week

As a member of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, experience unique seasonal events throughout the year and get access to members-only events.