We are so excited to welcome back this family favorite event again in 2024. This year we have added even more fun family activities. All booths are open house style from 12:00-3:00pm. Come and enjoy the arboretum grounds and make an afternoon of exploring and visiting our vendors.

12:00-3:00pm

Kids Planting Station sponsored by Native Legacy Nursery

Selfie Station sponsored by The Traveling Basket

OMG Bees with Bee Expert Julia MCGuire

Found Object Bug Craft with Artist Jill Woodward

Experience Nature’s Healing with Dennis Kelly

Hot Off The Presses Food Truck

Erin Huiatt with Des Moines Parent talking about her new book 100 Things to do in Des Moines before you die.

Special Presentation at 1:30pm: How to Plant a Tree with Director Of Horticulture, Andy Schmitz.

This program will be in the Vista Room and grounds around the Vista Room.