Membership
Member Tips and Events
Come see what being a member is all about!
Members absolutely receive the best value at the Dallas Arboretum.
In addition to free general garden admission and a variety of discounts, members are also invited to a number of exclusive events each year including Easter Egg Hunts, Goblins in the Garden, a trick-or-treating event, Garden of Music, a stroll through the gardens filled with the melodies of jazz, harp and guitar, a Members-only and Sweets and Treats, a wintertime event that includes a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday stories, crafts and treats. *An admission fee is required for The 12 Days of Christmas at Night exhibit for members and non-members.
Current Season’s Member Exclusive Events
Spring Garden of Music
March 26, 2019 – SOLD OUT
6:00pm
Garden of Music is sponsored by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.
Gary Lee Price Exhibit Member Preview
April 15 & 16
6pm-8pm
Members-Only Night
Mark your calendar for the return of acclaimed sculptor Gary Lee Price and his newest exhibit, “Celebrate the Children,” which features beautiful, hand-crafted bronze sculptures of various children that guests can interact with throughout the garden.
The new exhibit features over 25 different bronze sculptures, many of which are his own children. The sculptures encourage guests to revisit childhood memories such as, “Circle of Peace” playing Ring-Around the Rosie, or the “Cartwheel Kids” in the Shadow Garden.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the Gary Lee Price exhibit installation at your leisure.
Artscape Preview Night
April 26
6-8pm
Members-Only Night
Enjoy an exclusive, sneak peek at Artscape, a juried fine art and fine craft show and sale, where close to 100 outstanding artists from around the country showcase their art.
A special members preview with food concessions, craft beer and wine tastings will be held on April 26 before it opens to the public on April 27 and 28. To attend, members must reserve tickets online for complimentary admission.
To attend, members must reserve tickets online for complimentary admission
Schedule
7:30am – Member check in
8:00am – Continental Breakfast in Rosine Hall
8:30am – Easter Egg Hunt in Jonsson Color Garden
Easter Egg Hunt
April 12, 13, 19 & 20
April 13th, 19th 20th – SOLD OUT
7:30am
$21 per person for everyone ages two and above – registration is required
Bring your Easter Basket to participate in what promises to be a delight for the young and young-at-heart as you hunt for eggs through the garden.
Sustaining, Patron, Friends and Caroline Rose Hunt Society Members can register starting March 5 at 10:00am, and all other Members can register starting at 10:00am on March 8. Click the link below or call 214-515-6615 to register.
April 13th, 19th 20th are sold out.
Summer Garden of Music
June 4, 2019
6:00pm
Garden of Music is sponsored by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.
Fall Garden of Music
September 24, 2019
6:00pm
Garden of Music is sponsored by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.
Goblins in the Garden
October 28 & 29, 2019
10:30am and 1:00pm
Dress up in Halloween costumes with the kids and explore the gardens, trick or treat, enjoy the magical Pumpkin Village, and much more!
Sweets & Treats with Santa
December 7 & 14, 2019
10:30am and 1:00pm
$21.00 for ages 2 & up
This is one holiday tradition not to be missed! Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to town and will be making a stop at the Dallas Arboretum for stories, crafts and sweet goodies. Don’t forget to bring a camera for pictures with Santa, along with pictures available for purchase.
Member Tips
Top tips for Dallas Arboretum members
1. Early Morning Access
Spring through Fall, March 10 – November 2, members enjoy early-morning access to the gardens. We open the gates exclusively to members at 7:00am to allow them to experience the garden at its freshest and least busy. Take a stroll, watch our amazing horticulture team at work (but no pictures please, until 9:00am when we’re photo-ready) and take in the dewy wonder of a morning in nature.
2. Keep Up With What’s Happening
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram – it’s the best way to keep tabs on what’s going on in the garden so if something is only happening for a few days, you can stop sneak out on a lunch break or head to the gardens for 30 minutes before we close to experience those fleeting moments like a perfect autumn sunset, a particularly delicious tasting sample, or the wind blowing the petals off the cherry blossoms in spring.
3. Plan For Slower Times
During our spring and fall festivals, the garden gets very crowded on weekends after 11:00am if the weather is decent. Plan to get here right when we open (or earlier) to avoid the crowds while still enjoying the most beautiful garden features.
4. Visit Often
Try to visit us at least twice per season, once at the beginning and once at the end, even if you only have an hour to spare. While the festivals themselves don’t change very much in this time, the garden is always evolving through the unique, north Texas weather, so what you’d see on a walk in May is VERY different from what will be blooming in July.
5. Don’t be afraid of the summer heat.
We offer a lot of ways to keep cool and avoid the sun, such a tons of shade, water features, and misters. And the garden is particularly alive during the summer, with lush, verdant greens, blooming succulents, and blooms full of pollinators everywhere.
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