Spring Festival
Dallas Blooms
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.
With the return of Gary Lee Price’s “Great Contributors” sculptures, with many new historical figures including Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart and Joan of Arc. The spring festival showcases an explosion of color from 100 varieties of spring bulbs, 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. Highlights include four larger-than-life peacock topiaries, 500,000 spring blooming bulbs and a variety of themed programming, including bird talks, bird flight shows, demonstrations and more.
A Six Week Celebration Featuring:
- 500,000 Tulips
- 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.
Dallas Blooms Events
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Learn More about BOGO Wednesdays ![]()
Located at Main Garden
Buy one admission, get one admission every Wednesday.More Details about BOGO WednesdaysBOGO Wednesdays
Wednesday, December 14 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 ThursdaysCC Young Senior Living Thursdays
Thursday, December 15 at – -
Learn More about Weekend Beer & Wine Tastings ![]()
Located at Three Sisters Overlook
Sample local beers and wines at our weekend tastings.More Details about Weekend Beer & Wine TastingsWeekend Beer & Wine Tastings
Sunday, December 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 ThursdaysCC Young Senior Living Thursdays
Thursday, December 22 at – -
Learn More about BOGO Wednesdays ![]()
Located at Main Garden
Buy one admission, get one admission every Wednesday.More Details about BOGO WednesdaysBOGO Wednesdays
Wednesday, December 28 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 ThursdaysCC Young Senior Living Thursdays
Thursday, December 29 at –
Event Overview During Dallas Blooms
Seasonal Programming
Daily & Repeating Programs
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 27-April 10 • 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 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
March 1-April 12 (excludes March 15)• 9am-5pm
Buy one ticket, get lowest price ticket free. Parking not included.
CC Young Senior Living Thursdays
March 2-April 13 • 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.
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!
Tasteful Tuesdays Floral Demos
Every Tuesday at A Tasteful Place • 11am
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
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.
April 8: Learn how to make a bird bath and drip to attract feathered friends to your outdoor spaces
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
Paid Classes & Programming
Discounts
BOGO Wednesdays
Every Wednesday* • 9am–5pm
Buy one, get one free admission every Wednesday.
CC Young Senior Living Thursdays
Every Thursday • 9am–5pm
Seniors 65 and older get in for reduced general garden admission on Thursdays and receive a 20% discount in the Hoffman Family Gift Store.
Blooms 2022 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.