Find inspiration for your spring and summer outdoor living spaces at this year’s Spring Flower Show, featuring more than a dozen vignettes built around outdoor seating arrangements. Get respite from the monochromatic winter landscape and soak up the spectrum of colors found in blooming bulbs, annuals and tropical plants. Each scene is styled in inventive ways by Arboretum staff and local businesses, including Bachman’s, Tiffany’s Picnic and Parties, Orchids Limited, Tonka Bay Fountains, By The Yard and MinneSola Designs.

In addition to the floral vignettes, look for beautiful hand blown glass chandeliers created by local artist Fluid Philosophy, sculptures from Cynthia Anderson, Dennis Kalow, Jon Kamrath and Paul Olson, a Cafe Gallery show featuring Cathy Menssen and Carl Nelson, and a Reedy Gallery show featuring artist Katharine Eksuzian.

Specials Events

Spring Flower Show Opening Night

February 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Be among the first to experience the Spring Flower Show on its opening night.
Find inspiration for your spring and summer outdoor living spaces at this year’s Spring Flower Show, featuring more than a dozen vignettes built around outdoor seating arrangements. Get respite from the monochromatic winter landscape and soak up the spectrum of colors found in blooming bulbs, annuals and tropical plants. Each scene is styled in inventive ways by Arboretum staff and local businesses, including Bachman’s, Tiffany’s Picnic and Parties, Orchids Limited, Tonka Bay Fountains, By The Yard and MinneSola Designs.

$10 for Arboretum members, $25 for non-members and $5 for children.

After Hours with the Flowers

February 10 and 24, 5:00 - 8:30 PM

Explore the Spring Flower Show in an intimate setting and enjoy live music -- perfect for a date night or special evening with friends. The Arboretum Cafe will be open, serving prosciutto and fontina stuffed meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes or vegetable curry.

$5 for Arboretum members; $20 for non-members.

Spring Flower Show Tea

February 11, 17, 18, 24 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Spend a cozy afternoon in the Snyder Auditorium enjoying a selection of traditional teas accompanied by soup, finger sandwiches, pastries and other delightful treats. Tea time is 1:30- 3:00 PM

$50 for Arboretum members; $60 for non-members.

February Art Fair

February 12 and 13, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Stroll through the Spring Flower Show and browse through beautiful, creative works with a floral theme from more than 50 local artisans. Find a gift for your favorite Valentine or pick up something special for yourself.

Included with $15 regular admission; free for members and children 15 and younger

Fairy Garden Make & Take

February 19 and 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get inspired at the Spring Flower Show and then make your own Fairy Garden to take home. We will provide the basic materials, including garden base, dirt, pebbles, moss, two plants, one fairy and one structure piece. Additional fairy garden pieces will be available for purchase in the Gift & Garden Store.

$70 for Arboretum members; $85 for non-members