Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer

Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer is set for June 1 to August 4, featuring 150 freestanding hammocks, a Floral Fashion exhibit, live music and performances, cooking and floral demonstrations and Family Fun Fridays featuring favorite frozen treat vendors. Come visit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden this summer for a refreshing and enriching experience that blends nature, art, and education in perfect harmony.

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Pricing:
Advanced time tickets are required and can be purchased online at https://tickets.dallasarboretum.org/ . In June, tickets range in price from $10-$16. In July, admission is $5 per person ages 2 and up, and August Dollar Days return at $3 per person ages 2 and up.

Admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden (RMCAG) is an additional $3 per person. Entrance is free to RMCAG the weekends of June 8–9 and July 4–7, thanks to a generous donation from the Kelley Family.

Parking is $12 purchased online, or $15 purchased at the gate. In August, parking is $6.

Summer Festival Programming

June 1- August 4: Floral in Fashion, An Exhibit curated by UNT
Explore the history of floral fashion with a curated exhibit from Annette Becker, director of the Texas Fashion Collection at the University of North Texas. The pieces range from depictions of hibiscus flowers, “Bette Ann” symbolizing Hawaiian glamorous leisure vacations to a modern “Aloha” ensemble, which highlights Hawaiian inspired Japanese streetwear. This exhibit will be in the DeGolyer House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

June 7- August 2: Family Fun Fridays featuring Favorite Frozen Treat Vendors presented by Kimberly-Clark
Family Fun Fridays include activities for the whole family. Kids will love to pop bubbles, enjoy the petting zoo, and devour frozen treats that will be available for purchase from local dessert vendors. Country Critters Petting Zoo returns from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and local favorite Kindermusik activates children’s minds through song, at the Pecan Grove from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

June 8-9: Pride in Bloom
The third annual Pride in Bloom event is a weekend-long celebration for all community members to enjoy. There will be live music and a signature vendor market featuring artisans from the local LGBTQ+ community. Entrance to this event is included with paid garden admission.

June 15-16: Father’s Day and Juneteenth Family Fun Weekend presented by Primrose Schools
Father’s Day and Juneteenth Family Fun Weekend features several exciting events including a vintage car show courtesy of Classic Chassis Car Club, Artscape: The Sequel, a petting zoo, live music near the Pecan Grove, and more.

Hosted by the Classic Chassis Car Club, the vintage car show will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. near the Pecan Grove. Get up close and personal with classic cars, adding a dash of vintage flair to the weekend’s festivities.

Due to the unpredictable whims of April weather, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Artscape: The Sequel during Father’s Day weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prepare to be dazzled as more than 60 talented artists, including many who missed out on the April show, gather in the shady surroundings of the Pecan Grove. Artscape: The Sequel is sure to be the highlight of Father's Day weekend!

Window to the Wild returns June 16 with their special up-close glove encounters. Located near the Pecan Grove from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., guests will learn about flight mechanics and how birds navigate the airways. Check the Dallas Arboretum website in case of rescheduling due to inclement weather.

June 17: Family Movie Monday: Surf’s Up! (Rated PG)
On June 17, families and groups are invited to bring picnic blankets for the movie Surf’s Up! Laugh, sit back and enjoy the adventures of a teenage penguin as he leaves his home in Antarctica for Pen Gu Island. Movie begins at 11 a.m. in Rosine Hall.

June 19: Botanical Couture, From Garden to Garment
Delve into the captivating history of floral fashion with the esteemed Annette Becker, director of the Texas Fashion Collection at the University of North Texas. Learn the secrets of cultivating the exotic tropical plants that have inspired couture looks from Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Associate Vice President of Horticulture, Megan Proska. Indulge the senses with tantalizing tropical treats and sip on refreshing fruity mocktails, while being immersed in the vibrant beauty of summertime in paradise. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite floral fashion. This event takes place in A Tasteful Place from 6 to 8 p.m., and costs $10 for members and $15 for guests.

July 4-7: Independence Day Family Fun Weekend presented by Primrose Schools
Guests can celebrate Independence Day or spend a weekend full of family fun at the garden. Events include a petting zoo, party bands, and a glove encounter with Window to the Wild. On July 6, Window to the Wild returns with their special up-close glove encounters. Located in the Pecan Grove from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the show teaches guests about flight mechanics and how birds navigate the airways. Check the Dallas Arboretum website in case of rescheduling due to inclement weather.

July 8: Movie Date Night, The Endless Summer (Rated PG)
Enjoy The Endless Summer, the classic 1966 American surf film that revolutionized documentaries. The film follows surfers Mike and Robert on a surfing trip around the world. Bring a picnic and catch a wave at the garden. The movie begins at 6 p.m. in Rosine Hall.

For a complete list of summer activities with dates, visit https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/summer/.

Discounted Admissions in July and August
In July, admission is $5 per person ages 2 and up, and August Dollar Days return at $3 per person ages 2 and up. Admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden (RMCAG) is an additional $3 per person. Entrance is free to RMCAG the weekends of June 8-9 and July 4-7, thanks to a generous donation from the Kelley Family.

Parking is $12 purchased online, or $15 purchased at the gate. In August, parking is $6. Advanced time tickets are required and can be purchased online at https://tickets.dallasarboretum.org/.

Summer Science Adventures in the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden:
The fun is heating up in the Children’s Adventure Garden. Don’t waste the summer months inside; explore the beauty and science of nature outside! With activities available every hour, there is always something engaging to learn about. This summer’s monthly themes include June, ‘Aquatic Science'; July, ‘Cool in the Shade: Trees’; and August, ‘Pepper Palooza’.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Kelley Family, entrance is free to the Children’s Adventure Garden, with the purchase of general garden admission tickets the weekends of June 8-9 and July 4-7.

Daily Program Schedule:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: STEM Stop A
10:30 a.m.: Monday-Friday, Storytime/ Saturday-Sunday, Puppet Show
11 a.m.: Walne Family Discovery Lab
11:30 a.m.: OmniGlobe
12:30 p.m.: Walne Family Discovery Lab
1-3 p.m.: STEM Stop B
2 p.m.: Walne Family Discovery Lab
2:30 p.m.: OmniGlobe
4 p.m.: Omni Globe

Daily Programming Summer Themes:

Walne Family Discovery Labs:
May 28-June 2: Walking on Water
June 3–9: Rainbow Density
June 10-16: Cabbage Juice Chemistry
June 17-23: Oil Spill Clean-Up
June 24-30: H2Osmosis
July 1-7: "I-scream, U-scream" Ice Cream Lab
July 8-14: Tree Ring Research
July 15-21: Plant Life Cycle
July 22-28: Natural Ink Dye
July 29-August 4: Paper Animatronics: Garden Critters

STEM Stop A
May 28-June 9: The Science of Rainbows
June 10-30: Wetland Metaphors
July 1-14: Turning Turbines
July 15-August 4: Tree Bark Art

STEM Stop B
May 28-June 9 Color Me Healthy
June 10-30 Go with the Flow
July 1-14 Tree Talk Walk
July 15-August 4 Tree Cookie

OmniGlobe:
June: Wondrous Weather
July: Starry Night
August: Supercontinents

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