Best Picnic Scenes throughout Film

10:00am-3:00pm daily, with a new film each week, Orientation Theater

The Arboretum will be screening a different film that illustrates some of the top cinematic picnic scenes. On Sundays, enjoy the films on a larger screen.

• March 16 – March 22: Picnic at Hanging Rock, 1975
• March 23 – March 29: Out of Africa, 1985
• March 30 – April 1: Emma, 1996
• April 2 – April 7: UP, 2009

Hollywood Picnic Treats and Eats

Daily 9:00am-5:00 pm, Terrace Café

Each week the Terrace café will pair the highlighted film of the week with a sandwich special to match.

The Madge: Picnic

Local Sliced Cheddar, Spring Tomatoes, Thick Cut Bacon with Sticky Onions on Grilled Sour Dough Bread

The Hanging Rock: Picnic at Hanging Rock

Thin Sliced Parma Ham, Creamy Havarti Spread, Fresh Fig Jam on Picnic Whole Meal Bread

Into Africa: Out of Africa

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Half Hydrated Tomatoes, Carmelized Onions, Mango Chutney, Pepper Jack Cheese on Sour Dough

The Matchmaker: Emma

A Simple Egg Salad Sandwich with Fresh Chives and Cracked Black Pepper, Leaf Lettuce on a Squishy Croissant

The Kevin and Dug: Up

Grilled and Sliced Chicken Breast, Deli Cut Pit Ham, Sautéed Peppers and Onions, Big Eye Swiss Cheese on a Soft Hoagie

The Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn

• Saturday, March 23, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm: Forte! – Cancelled due to weather
• Sunday, March 24, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm: Dallas Dance Band
• Saturday, March 30, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm: pm One Frett Off
• Sunday, March 31, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm: Audio Cannon
• Saturday, April 6, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm: Mix Tape Band
• Sunday, April 7, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm: Walton Stout Band

Spring Choirs and Acapella Groups

The DeGolyer Pergola

• March 26th, 2:30pm-3:00pm: Joliet West High School Band (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)
• March 30, 10:00-11:00am: Westminster Academy Choir
• March 30, 12:00-1:00pm: Brookhaven College Vivace Magicals
• March 31, 11:00am-2pm: Audio Canno (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)
• April 5, 11:00am-12:00pm: Lakeview Centennial High School Choir
• April 6, 11:00am-12:00pm: Dan D. Rogers Elementary School Choir
• April 13, 2:00-3:00pm: Dallas Tap Dazzlers

Do you walk through Dallas Blooms and wish that your garden looked just like ours?  The Dallas Arboretum is here to help by ordering tulips just like those in our garden which we obtain from Holland. By doing this, you can save because we will include orders received by our members and guests and add them with our larger order. The bulb company will even ship them directly to you in November, but they must be kept cool and planted after Thanksgiving. When you visit Dallas Blooms this festival, you can pick up an order form from the information booth and walk around and see the bulbs you would like and place your order either via the handout or online beginning February 23. You can reference the bloom you see to the sales sheets with pictures on it for pricing at our information booth or on our website. Let us help you make your garden look like ours in the future and be of assistance to you. 

BUY BULBS ONLINE from our Gift Shop

Gary Lee Price “Celebrate the Children” Summer Exhibit

April 15-October 15

Join us for the opening of the new summer exhibit, “Celebrate the Children.” On April 14, Gary Lee Price will be in the garden to unveil his sculptures, do live demonstrations and give tours. For more details on the exhibit, visit DallasArboretum.org/GaryLeePrice. Look for information about the members only talk with Gary Lee Price in your inbox in early spring and on the website.

April 19-21

Celebrate family time all weekend long in the garden. Don your best outfits and hats, and come out to the garden for photos, music, face painting by A Fresh Perspective, Country Critters Petting Zoo, games and more. On Good Friday, Eddie Coker returns for his annual concert on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn at 11am and 2pm, sponsored by DallasChild. On Saturday, we attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the Largest Bunny Hop in Jonsson Color Garden with the Easter Bunny leading the way at noon – see website for specific details. Both Saturday and Sunday Chris Ivey Photography will be back to provide family photos available to purchase with live bunnies.

Flower Power: A Meditative Walk in the Garden

A meditation walk in the garden by Patricia Dedman Nail, owner of 6-D Design and clinical psychotherapist who turned her passion for flowers into a transformational healing process.

• April 26, 10:30am-12:00pm – Level 1
• May 17, 10:30am-12:00pm – Level II (Participation in Level I is not required)

Price per session: $35 for Members, $45 for Non-members

Register for Flower Power, Level I

Register for Flower Power, Level II

Register for Both

In our busy, sped-up, computerized world of cell phones, emails, chatting, Instagram, and video chat, our body has not caught up with the immediacy of new technology. Just in the last 30 years, this trend, coupled with the “I must have this” culture and availability to buy or obtain something NOW, has caused havoc on the body, brain and spirit. We cannot digest all this information and stimulation coming at us and through us, and our bodies are in crisis mode, with digestive disorders, anxiety, and panic attacks just to name a few. People turn to medication and alcohol to manage this crisis.

How can we cope in this sped-up world? We must meditate instead of medicate! AKA “Healing in the garden”

Slow down and smell the flowers. Let the colors, textures, aromas and sounds mesmerize you into stillness, being present, refreshed and healed. Flowers and trees enjoy giving back to humanity for the simple pleasure of evoking stillness and beauty to anyone who stops to look and listen.

In this two-part series, Patricia Dedman Nail, owner of 6-D Design and clinical psychotherapist, will teach processes that can be learned and repeated, that guests can take with them and practice on their own, as a part of their daily routine at home, in their own garden, or at the Arboretum, to combat the stress we find around us daily. The class will be held in A Tasteful Place, followed by a healing meditative walk in the garden.

Guests can also register by phone at 214-515-6500.

April 26-28

Artscape returns to Pecan Grove with over 100 juried artists, food, wine, beer and live entertainment performing on stage both Saturday and Sunday. We will have members only preview on Friday evening, watch your inbox for details to reserve your spot. See the Artscape Page for more details.

Book Signings, Tastings and Vendor Demos

11:00am-3:00pm (unless otherwise noted)

Book Signings

March 24-Diane Box, Fred and Tator

April 6-Debbie Reece, The Worst Day Ever

April 28- Jamie Purviance, Weber Grilling

Tastings

April 6- TEAinTEXAS tea with Lea Garcia

Demonstration Cooking with the Author: Jamie Purviance Author of Weber Grilling

April 28, 11:00am-1:00pm

11:00am-12:00pm, A Tasteful Place: Presentation

12:00-1:00pm, Hoffman Gift Shop: Book Signing

Join us for a demonstration and book signing from Jamie Purviance, a brand new released book with 100 all new recipes and over 1000 photos. Samplings will be available after the class, and books will be available for sale.

Demonstration Cooking with the Author: Elizabeth Minchilli, author of The Italian Table: Creating Festive Meals For Family and Friends

May date to be announced, 11:00am-12:00pm, A Tasteful Place

Free with paid garden admission

Join us for a demonstration and book signing with Elizabeth Minchilli. Samplings will be available after the class and books will be available for sale.

May 11-12

We have a full weekend planned for all the mothers in our lives. The first 100 moms through our gates on Saturday and Sunday will receive a beautiful complimentary rose. Each day we will have live music on our concert stage, and encourage you to pack your picnic, or grab something from our eateries. We will also have free wine and cider samples from noon-2p.m. in Val Late Garden, and the Volunteer Advisory Board will be on hand to provide a keepsake family photo of your time at the Arboretum. Pictures are available for purchase.

Mommy and Me Mondays & Tiny Tot Tuesdays

Mondays and Tuesdays through April 2, 10:00am-2:00pm, Pecan Grove

Bring a picnic with the kiddos and enjoy children’s activities including face painting by A Fresh Perspective, Country Critters Petting Zoo and Kindermusik at noon.

Wine Down Wednesdays with Checkered Past Winery

Every Wednesday through April , 12:00-3:00pm, Val Late Garden

Take a tip from the pros as they let you sample some of the best wines to take on a picnic. This is a perfect opportunity to get some suggestions for a fantastic spring wine.

Basket Weaving Demo & Sale-The Texas Basket Weavers

Every Thursday, March 14 – April 4, 10:00am-2:00pm, Crape Myrtle Allee

Need a handmade one-of-a-kind basket for your picnic or for your table at home? The Texas Basket Weavers demonstrate and sell their beautiful baskets during our picnic-themed spring festival.

Historical Tours

Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm, Sunday, 12:00-4:00pm, 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.

Spring Tea

Monday-Friday, through April 5, 11:00am & 2:00pm

Interested in something fun to do with your friends or want to enjoy a relaxing lunch with your family? Join us for Spring Tea starting February 25 which includes a three-course meal with three different tea options. Teas are available Monday through Friday with seatings at 11:00am and 2:00 pm for $49 per person or an additional $10 to add champagne. For more information, please contact Isabella DiBiase at 214-515-6511 or teas@dallasarboretum.org.

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Wild Weather Weekend

March 23-24

In celebration of World Meteorology Day (March 23), the garden is flooded with fascinating and absolutely wild weather programs. Storm on over to explore a whirlwind of weather information and exploration.

Magnificent Migrations Weekend

March 30-31

As the weather warms, stop by the Children’s Garden and celebrate Magnificent Migrations Weekend! Whether by land, air, or sea, celebrate animals from great big whales to flying geese!

Healthy Heapings Weekend

April 6 -7

To celebrate the end of Dallas Blooms, enjoy festivities with fresh food tastings, a fruity new plant lab, and freshly picked programs for kiddos to come and explore.

EGG-stravaganza: Easter Weekend

April 12-14 & 19-21 Extra Weekend Added!

Come enjoy two weekends full of egg-citing, egg-themed programs. Stop by the Plant Lab for special egg-squisite egg dying using plant-based dyes. This year, an additional eggs-tra egg-citing weekend has been added, and the plant lab is doing egg-speriments EVERY hour on the hour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Be sure to reserve a lab seat online before they are gone. Appropriate for ages 5 years and up. Pre-registration required.