Bird Décor with Vanessa Camara Designs

February 18 & 26 • March 5, 11, 20 & 26 April 2 & 9 • 11am-3pm
Main Entry Plaza

Join local Dallas designer Vanessa Camara as she does a vendor demo and sale of hand painted bird items such as painted wooden bird earrings, wooden eggs and wooden bird houses.

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

February 18, March 19, April 15 & May 13 • 11am
Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

Katie Christman, Education Specialist at Cedar Hill’s Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, joins us for a series of bird talks focused on native birds in your backyard. Plus, she brings the center’s American Kestrel for a live bird demonstration on March 19!

February 25 Identifying backyard birds in North Texas
March 19 Bird flight and migration featuring an American Kestrel
April 15 Supporting birds with native plants
May 13 Backyard Bird Q&A

Dallas Zoo

February 19, April 16 & May 28 • 10:30am
Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

The Dallas Zoo’s Animal Adventures program is a 30-45-minute educational program featuring 5-7 ambassador animals including birds, mammals and reptiles. Join us to meet animals from all over the world, learn all about their amazing adaptations, and educate yourself on what we can do to help create a better world for animals.

Spring Birding with Author Jennifer Bristol

February 19 & April 9 • 10-11:30am
Test Pavilion, A Tasteful Place

Join former Texas Children in Nature Network state coordinator, Jennifer Bristol, for a fun morning of birding and discussing her new book, Parking Lot Birding: A Fun Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas. The Dallas Arboretum is the perfect place to observe and experience annual migrations! We meet in A Tasteful Place to hear Jennifer share about her book, and then she leads a bird walk throughout the garden. The February 19 session is perfect for all mobility levels. On April 9, we venture a bit further off the beaten path! Jennifer sign books after the program, so bring your own copy or pick one up in our gift store while supplies last.

Bird Walks with Jake Poinsett of the Trinity River Audubon Center

February 21 & May 29 • 11am
Main Garden Entry Plaza

Jake Poinsett, Trinity River Audubon Center program manager, as he leads a guided bird walk through the Dallas Arboretum in search of various birds that use the garden’s plants.

What’s in Bloom Walk

Thursdays • February 24-April 7 • 1pm
Main Garden Entry Plaza

We’ve taken our popular weekly social media post by Vice President of Gardens Dave Forehand and made it into a weekly walk! Join the Dallas Arboretum Horticulture team each Thursday for a 30-minute walk featuring Dave’s top blooming plants of the week.

Dallas Parrots

February 26, February 27, March 18 & April 2 • 11am
Jonsson Color Garden Pergola Steps

Join Dallas Parrots for their 30-minute presentation as they bring in their beautiful rescue macaws in for a show and tell. Their flock includes the endangered Blue Headed Macaw.

Flights of Fancy with the Bishop String Quartet

March 8 & 9 • 7:15 & 9:15pm
A Tasteful Place

Members $49-69
Nonmembers $59-79

Join us for an exclusive NEW event in A Tasteful Place unlike anything you’ve seen at the Dallas Arboretum! featuring the classical sounds of the Bishop String Quartet, we transform the Bigham Scenic Overlook into a larger-than-life bird’s nest loaded with twinkling lights for an unforgettable string performance under the stars. The set list is a lovely string performance with bird-themed classics such as  Swan Lake to the biggest pop hits over the decades including the Beatles’ Blackbird and more!

These intimate one-hour performances feature reserved seating. Entrance through the Goodwin Gate provides VIP access to the garden, opening one hour before the performance. Beer and wine are also available for purchase.

Guided Hike with David Owens from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

March 11 & March 18 • 10am
Main Garden Entry Plaza

Are you interested in learning about bird watching? Then join State Park Ranger David Owens on a bird walk through the garden. This program gives you instructions and tips on birding along with a hands-on walk to see how many different birds we can find. If you have binoculars, bring them. We have some binoculars (first come, first served).

Bird Photography with Cathy Burkey

March 24 & April 7  • 11am
Main Garden Entry Plaza

Professional photographer and photography instructor, Cathy Burkey, brings 21 years of experience as the Dallas Zoo’s staff photographer to the garden in this colorful talk highlighting her favorite bird shots over the years. She also discusses tip and tricks for shooting birds and other wildlife in their natural environments. Bring your own device – iPhone or traditional photography is great.

North Texas Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale

March 19-20 • 9am-4pm
Main Garden Entry Plaza

The North Texas Cactus and Succulent Society invites you to a plant show and sale featuring a beautiful assortment of plants not readily available in stores. Whether you’re already a cactus and succulent expert looking for that rare find, or you’re just getting started, you’ll be in awe with the variety of plants available for purchase. A portion of all proceeds help support the Dallas Arboretum.

David Chicken

April 10 • 2:30-3:15pm
Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn

David Chicken, three-time Emmy award-winning musician, leads the audience through a high-energy, interactive performance. Filled with creative movement, educational messages and general hilarity, the show is filled with David’s award-winning original music.

Member Mornings

Daily • March 13-November 5

Take advantage of your membership with an early morning walk. 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.

Mommy and Me Mondays & Tiny Tot Tuesdays

Every Monday and Tuesday • February 21-April 5 • 10am-2pm
Outside Pecan Grove

Presented by Kimberly-Clark

Mommy and Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays: Fan Favorites Country Critters Petting Zoo joins us with their menagerie of farm favorites including adorable chickens and ducks; our NEW Story Time (10am and 10:30am) features favorite bird titles including Chicken Little; face painting returns with the amazing artistry including colorful birds; and crowd favorite Kindermusik (12pm) enhances children’s minds by singing about all they see in the garden including birds trees  and flowers.

BOGO Wednesdays

February 23-April 6 (excludes March 16)• 9am-5pm

Buy one ticket, get lowest price ticket free. Parking not included.

CC Young Senior Living Thursdays

February 24-April 7 • 9am-5pm

Seniors 65 and older get in for $1 off general garden admission and receive a 20% discount in the Hoffman Family Gift Store.

What’s in Bloom Walk

Thursdays • February 24-April 7 • 1pm
Main Garden Entry Plaza

We’ve taken our popular weekly social media post by Vice President of Gardens Dave Forehand and made it into a weekly walk! Join the Dallas Arboretum Horticulture team each Thursday for a 30-minute walk featuring Dave’s top blooming plants of the week.

Demonstration Cooking & Expert Talks in A Tasteful Place

Dallas College Cooks

Every Monday at A Tasteful Place • 11am

Certified American Culinary Federation Sous Chef and National Competitor Chef Cooper Davis creates healthy and delicious seasonal dishes your family will love!

February: Baked Chicken Meatballs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Chickpeas with Herbed Yogurt
March: Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken and Veggies
April: Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms with Tomato and Herb Salad

Tasteful Tuesdays Floral Demos

Every Tuesday at A Tasteful Place • 11am

February 22: Avant Garden, named one of the 25 Best Local Florists in the Country, builds an over-the-top bird-themed mixed arrangement that will add drama to your next dinner party.
March 1: Branching Out Events, seen in numerous editions of D Weddings, creates a spring centerpiece with faux birds as the focal point.
March 8: Founders Garden Club of Dallas member and National Garden Club judge Tricia Stammberger demonstrates a creative interpretation of nests to make a perfect foundation for a seasonal floral design.
March 15: Casa de Avella Floral Design demonstrates how to make the perfect colorful centerpiece for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration using a cascading floral installation on a vintage birdcage.
March 22: Lil Red Flower Truck displays an arrangement that incorporates faux birds to make the most beautiful bouquet using grocery store finds.
March 29: Grove Hill Farms returns to talk about tulips and to build a sweet, spring bouquet.
April 5: En Fleur, Best of The Knot winner, shows you how to create a sweet and dainty floral arrangement that uses a bird’s nest as a centerpiece nestled amongst floral and greenery from your yard with a few spring flowers and stems from the local grocery store.

Daily Tastings Demo with Chef Isabel

Every Tuesday • 1pm
A Tasteful Place

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

Chef-Tastic Cooking Demos

Most Wednesdays and Thursdays • 11am
A Tasteful Place

February 23: Ruthie’s Rolling Café prepares warm and hearty winter soups and sandwiches
February 24: Chef Hailee Moore celebrates National Chili Day with three new recipes for tasting
March 2: Casa Linda Bakery demonstrates how to decorate their signature cookies and petit fours
March 9: Chef Jenny Brightman from Brightman Foods demonstrates a cold soup, a pasta dish and a side salad
March 10 (2pm): Celebrate National Popcorn Day with Uptown Popcorn
March 16: Cindy Kleckner showcases clever and delicious ways to add more vegetables to every meal and snack with Sweet Pea Crostini and Zucchini, Asparagus and Sugar Snap Pea Sauté
March 23: Chef Chris Conklin warms us up with a lesson on making gnocchi with brown butter
March 24: Chef Sharon Van Meter of Beckley 1115 shares easy Mother’s Day brunch recipes
March 30:  White Rock Alehouse owner Dave Kirk and brewer Blake Morrison demonstrate how to pair food with craft beer
March 31: Chef Jamaal Johnson of Twist 3D Cuisines goes global with Caribbean Mango Salsa, Thai Noodle Salad, Hummus from Heaven and Cajun Chicken Pasta
April 6: Ruthie’s Rolling Café is back with ideas for National Make Lunch Count Day

Learn to Grow Fridays

Fridays • 11am
A Tasteful Place

Presented by the North Texas Master Gardeners, the Dallas Arboretum Horticultural Staff and local experts. Enjoy special tips and presentations on spring plants and gardening topics.

February 25: Growing Herbs in North Texas for you – and the birds
March 4: Dallas Gourd Patch showcases birdhouses made from gourds and demonstrates how to create them
March 11: Best Trees for birds in North Texas 
March 18: DFW Wildlife shares their common calls for help with backyard birds. Bring your questions.
March 25: Edible Plants in Your Landscape: learn what you should be planting now for year-round plants that are both edible and ornamental
April 1: Dallas County Master Gardener and North Texas Master Naturalist Nancy Wilson presents Inviting Birds into your Garden
April 8: Learn how to make a bird bath and drip to attract feathered friends to your outdoor spaces

Weekend Beer & Wine Tastings

February 19 • 1-3pm Vector Brewing Company Join Co-owner and Creative Director of Vector Brewing Company, Craig Bradley, as he passes out samples of heartier, “winter” beers
March 6 • 2-4 pm Hidden Hangar Vineyard and Winery wine tasting
March 27 • 2-4pm Oak Highlands Brewery tasting with Ryan Childers

Wind Down Wednesdays

Wednesdays • 3-5pm • 21+
Three Sisters Overlook at A Tasteful Place 

Join local breweries and wineries on select dates to sample and learn about their local selections

February 23: Hidden Hangar Vineyard “lands” at the Arboretum for a seasonal wine tasting
March 2: TUPPS Brewery Seasonal craft beer selections
March 16: Oak Highlands Brewery’s Ryan Childers serves craft beer tastings
March 23: Jess, the Wine Lady, with WineWithMe samples “Spring Sippers & Easter Pairing Suggestions”
March 30: Bar & Garden wine tasting
April 6: Wine tasting by Carmela Winery in Celina

Weekend Chef-Tastic & Vendor Sale

March 5 • 2-4pm
A Tasteful Place

Uptown Popcorn celebrates the upcoming National Popcorn Day with tastings and a vendor sale.

Cook with Heart with Cindy Kleckner

February 20 • 12-3pm
A Tasteful Place

Adult member $63
Adult guest $66

February is dedicated to heart month. Want to learn how to make heart smart choices without feeling deprived?   Get all the secrets of a heart healthy eating that follow the American Heart Association guidelines. Cindy Kleckner, author of the DASH Diet for Dummies, demonstrates what foods, flavors and cooking methods are powerful allies in the defense against heart disease including seafood. The menu includes Grilled Macadamia Nut-Citrus Crusted Salmon Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Capers with Sherry Vinaigrette, Ancient Grain Salad with Dried Cherries, Mint and Feta and Mixed Berry Walnut Crisp. You will be convinced that healthy cooking and taste can co-exist!  

Registration link coming soon. 

Flights of Fancy with the Bishop String Quartet

March 8 & 9 • 7:15 & 9:15pm
A Tasteful Place

Members $49-69
Nonmembers $59-79

Join us for an exclusive NEW event in A Tasteful Place unlike anything you’ve seen at the Dallas Arboretum! featuring the classical sounds of the Bishop String Quartet, we transform the Bigham Scenic Overlook into a larger-than-life bird’s nest loaded with twinkling lights for an unforgettable string performance under the stars. The set list is a lovely string performance with bird-themed classics such as  Swan Lake to the biggest pop hits over the decades including the Beatles’ Blackbird and more!

These intimate one-hour performances feature reserved seating. Entrance through the Goodwin Gate provides VIP access to the garden, opening one hour before the performance. Beer and wine are also available for purchase.

Registration link coming soon.

Kid-powered Breakfast with Flour Power Studios

March 13 • 1-2:30pm
A Tasteful Place

Adult member + child $20
Adult guest + child $25

Angie Foster from Flour Power Studios leads a cooking class for KIDS: Buttermilk pancakes with homemade whipped cream and cloud eggs. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Registration link coming soon.

St. Patrick’s Day Feast with Flour Power Studios

March 17 • 11am-1pm
A Tasteful Place

Adult member $46
Adult guest $52

Flour Power Studios’ Angie Foster leads an adults-only cooking class celebrating St. Patrick’s Day: Reuben Sandwich Sliders, Irish Potato Bites and Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Registration link coming soon.

Stir the Pot Before Tying the Knot! with Cindy Kleckner

March 19 • 11am-2pm
A Tasteful Place

Member couple $95
Guest couple $105

Are you a bride- or groom-to-be or a young couple getting ready to tie the knot? Are you a real foodie who wants to have more kitchen confidence?  Consider this innovative culinary party that will help you unravel the mysteries of the kitchen. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Cindy Kleckner uses your input and helps you choose a cuisine and recipes that speak to your culinary personality and have your guests interacting, laughing and sipping on some bubbly! A hands-on small group learning and eating experience is the perfect activity to transform you from kitchen coward to a real gourmand. You could bring your maid of honor or best man instead of your partner if you prefer, too!

Registration link coming soon.

Eggs Four Ways with Chef’s Table

March 20 • 12-3pm
A Tasteful Place

Adult member $32
Adult guest $35

Chef Debra Lewis shows you new ways to feature eggs at breakfast or brunch. These are recipes you probably don’t have in your kitchen!

Registration link coming soon.

Herb-a-licious Spring Meals with Cindy Kleckner

March 26 • 11am-2pm
A Tasteful Place

Adult member $35
Adult nonmember $40

Muddle up to a refreshing mocktail; mix some tender greens into a salad, dress up your meat, smother your veggies in a pungent pesto… fresh herbs are more than a garnish! They’re the star of everything fresh and can transform a dish from ho-hum to yum. Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist, Cindy Kleckner, shows you how to get the most out of every bunch including how to wash ‘em, store ‘em, cut ‘em and how to grow these culinary treasures.

Registration link coming soon.

Delish and Nutrish Easter Brunch for Kids with Cindy Kleckner

April 3 • 12-3pm
A Tasteful Place

Adult member and child $30
Adult guest and child $35

A cooking experience designed for the young budding chef with recipes that are parent-tested and kid-approved! How about a banana split, apple “cookies” and “eggstraordinary” scrambled eggs for brunch? Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Cindy Kleckner, leads this class with emphasis on teamwork and sharing, following directions, math and science skills and kitchen safety with important bite-sized tidbits that kids will remember.

Registration link coming soon.

Memory Garden Spring Series

April 8 • 9am 
Sewell Boardroom

$20 (over $200 value)

The first of a 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.

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

Registration link coming soon.