Labor Day Family Fun Weekend

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with friends or family at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth, Labor Day Family Fun Weekend is chock full of activities the whole family will enjoy. Spend the holiday weekend immersed in nature.

What to Expect:
-Beat the heat with extended summer hours as the garden opens at 8am through Sept. 20.
-A special Window to the Wild experience on Sunday showcasing a variety of birds at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn.
-Family favorite Country Critters Petting Zoo returns to the Pecan Grove, providing children the opportunity for close-up animal encounters all weekend.
-Daily piano performances in Jeanne’s Pavilion from noon–2pm amplify the serene ambiance of the Dallas Arboretum.
-Complimentary entrance to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is included with paid general garden admission from August 31 – September 2 courtesy of the Kelley Family.

Schedule of Events:
(subject to change)

Sat., Aug. 31, 2024
9am–1pm Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10am–4pm Seasonal Tastings (A Tasteful Place)
Noon–2pm Entertainment, Rebecca Cordes (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2–4pm Charming Gardeners, ‘60s Pop Band (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)

Sun., Sept. 1, 2024
9am–1pm Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10am–4pm Seasonal Tastings (A Tasteful Place)
10:30–11:30am Window to the Wild (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)
Noon–2pm Entertainment, Matthew Banks (Jeanne’s Pavilion)

Mon., Sept. 2, 2024
9am–1pm Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10am–4pm Seasonal Tastings (A Tasteful Place)
11 a.m. Dallas College Cooks Demonstration (A Tasteful Place)
Noon–2pm Entertainment, Music Starz (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2–4pm Ashmore, Classic Rock Band (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)

Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden:

Experience the beauty and science of nature by exploring this award-winning eight-acre garden where science and fun become one. With activities available every hour, there is always something to keep everyone learning.

Children’s Adventure Garden Schedule of Events:
10:30am Weekend Puppet Show (The Glade) / Weekday Storytime (First Adventure)
10am–noon STEM Stop A: The Science of Spiciness
11:30am OmniGlobe Presentation: Supercontinents (Exploration Center)
12:30pm Walne Family Discovery Lab (Exploration Center)
1–3pm STEM Stop B: The Life Cycle of a Pepper
2pm Walne Family Discovery Lab (Exploration Center)
2:30pm OmniGlobe Presentation: Supercontinents (Exploration Center)
4pm OmniGlobe Presentation: Supercontinents (Exploration Center)

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.