In honor of our armed forces, the Arboretum offers FREE admission into the main garden on May 25-27 to active duty members and veterans of the U.S. military and to first responders (must show valid photo ID). There will also be special activities, which are free with paid garden admission.
Kick off summer with $2 hot dogs and root beer floats. Emporium Pies’ ice cream truck, complimentary face painters and a petting zoo are onsite all weekend from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy craft beer samples from noon-3 p.m. at A Tasteful Place and live music every day at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn from 2-4 p.m. The Red Wine Band kicks off the weekend bringing their Texas Country sound to the garden on Saturday. On Sunday, dance with one of Dallas’ most popular dance bands, Downtown Fever, an Emerald City Party Band. 3K Sisters, an indie folk-pop family band delights with their unique sound and talented multi-instrumentalist band members, on Monday from noon to 2 p.m.
For $3 extra, visit the the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. Celebrate Memorial Day by learning the science behind some of the symbols and traditions of the holiday. A special lab brings the red, white and blue to the garden in exciting ways and the OmniGlobe glows in this holiday celebration.
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