The Arboretum’s colorful spring floral festival, themed “Birds in Paradise,” will feature larger-than-life peacock topiaries along with more than 500,000 blooming spring bulbs. There will be live music and entertainment, Mommy and Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, Cool Thursdays concerts and special events including spring break (week of March 14), the Food and Wine Festival (March 24-26) and Easter weekend (April 15-17). Cooking and floral demos will take place in A Tasteful Place. The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden will offer science games and other kid-friendly adventures.
Timed tickets must be purchased by phone or online. No walk-ups allowed. Admission is buy one, get one free on Wednesdays (except the week of March 14). Daytime festival admission is $20 for adults, $16 for ages 65 and older, $12 for ages 2-12, and free for Arboretum members and children under 2. Admission to the Children’s Adventure Garden is an additional $3. Parking is $11 purchased online.