Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Climb up to snowy Mount Crumpit and revel in the holiday story that makes hearts grow three sizes! In this hit musical spectacular, the grumpy green Grinch hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the cheerful Whos of Who-ville—snatching trees, swiping stockings, and...
Soak up the last of summer before the leaves begin to change around the Arboretum. Check out "Garden Highlights" updated weekly, to see what's blooming on the grounds and the soon-to-be best spots to see the fall color. Some of our favorite trails include the walk to the Farm, the Sensory...
Playful Polliwogs typically runs from 10-11 a.m. on the last Tuesday of each month from September - May. 2026 January 27- Bundle Up February 24 - New Things March 31 - Wind April 28 - Puddles and Mud May 26 - Pond September 29 - TBD October 27 - TBD...
Toddler Tuesdays provides exclusive discounts especially for toddlers and their caretakers each and every week! Plus, every second Tuesday of the month brings even more fun with free entertainment just for kiddos. Mark your calendars and plan to join the fun with special character appearances, arts + crafts, story time,...
Join us for a FREE dance program in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory! Enjoy excerpts from Arthur Saint Léon’s Coppelia, featuring the Junior Performance Ensemble of Ballet Co.Laboratory. This romantic era comedy is full of love, hope, and mischief, all set to the charming score by Léo Delibes. After the performance, audience members are...
Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences that celebrate the beauty of the Arboretum’s nighttime landscape...