Join in the fun as we light up the Arboretum with Winter Lights. The lighting ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. and includes a welcome, thank you to our generous sponsors and count down to light up the Great Hall. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa while you get the first look at the 2025 Winter […]
Observe sheep shearing and learn how wool is taken off the sheep to become beautiful fiber products. Try your hand at creating a felted fiber gift made from Gale Woods Farm's wool. Choose from a variety of options such as soap-scrubbies, ornaments and more. Observe the process of turning flax grown at Gale Woods into […]
The BeLikeTommy Golden Gala is the largest annual fundraiser for the BeLikeTommy Project, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing joy to youth and families experiencing hardship. This signature evening is more than a gala, it’s a celebration inspired by Tommy’s spirit of fun, laughter and love. Guests are encouraged to dress in their most glamorous, golden […]
Take a ride with family and friends on the picturesque Excelsior streetcar, enjoying a taste of small-town history and holiday spirit.
Take a ride with family and friends on the picturesque Excelsior streetcar, enjoying a taste of small-town history and holiday spirit.
It’s the perfect night out—whether you’re on a date, with friends or just looking for a one-of-a-kind evening under the lights. Experience Winter Lights in a whole new way—just for adults. Enjoy live music, trivia, games, sip and savor wines, beer and mocktails, and dinner available from 5–8 p.m. Visit the website for ticketing.
It’s the perfect night out—whether you’re on a date, with friends or just looking for a one-of-a-kind evening under the lights. Experience Winter Lights in a whole new way—just for adults. Enjoy live music, trivia, games, sip and savor wines, beer and mocktails, and dinner available from 5–8 p.m. Visit the website for ticketing.
This is a one-of-a-kind annual Auxiliary Holiday Sale. There will be exquisite seasonal gift items that are handmade with winter or holiday themes including knit scarves, shawls and hats for the entire family, felted items, quilted household items, jewelry, home décor, soaps and scented items, ornaments, toys and stuffed animals, charcuterie and cutting boards, cards and […]
Ever wonder about the ground beneath your feet? We wouldn’t be here without it! Now you can appreciate the ground in all its glory during a World Soil Day celebration at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Farm at the Arb. Visit the Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on […]
Step into a world of gentle wonder through the luminous watercolor batiks of Ruth Hanson, where every brush stroke simulates an element in nature. Working on delicate rice paper, Hanson layers color and wax with a quiet mastery that reveals the enchanting, comforting world found in her landscapes and florals. Batik artistry is an ancient […]
Calling all grads and future grads: Get ready for the Twin Cities Grad Fair—your one-stop celebration and resource hub. Whether you're graduating soon or supporting someone who is, this event is packed with celebration, inspiration and resources. Don’t miss out.
This is a one-of-a-kind annual Auxiliary Holiday Sale. There will be exquisite seasonal gift items that are handmade with winter or holiday themes including knit scarves, shawls and hats for the entire family, felted items, quilted household items, jewelry, home décor, soaps and scented items, ornaments, toys and stuffed animals, charcuterie and cutting boards, cards and […]
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