Community Events Calendar
Events
Calendar of Events
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5 events,
Twin Cities Digital Artist Marlena Myles, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe, presents an augmented reality art exhibition at the Arboretum, which begins in the Harrison Sculpture Garden....
Free – $20
Walk toward the trees! Take in Mary Pat Maracle’s textured photo encaustics of detailed broadleaves and Kristen Palm’s vivid, representational abstract trees and landscapes. Step back to experience Palm’s bold...
Free – $20
“Viewpoint” brings together the distinct artistic lenses of Brian Jensen and Mary Meuwissen to explore how we perceive our surroundings. Jensen offers a viewpoint rooted in clarity and memory—his precision-based acrylics on...
Free – $20
Learn what stories the plants tell about Arboretum history, people, research and more! Join Arboretum staff and volunteers for a 30-minute, 0.25 mile walking tour of the Arboretum's formal gardens....
Free – $20
Soak up spring at the beautiful Minnesota Landscape Arboretum while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans select weekends in May. Enjoy live music and food and beverage...
Free – $20
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4 events,
Join the Arboretum's culinary team for bubbles and bites in our vibrant Azalea Trial Garden. This limited-ticket event will be an intimate night of beautiful blooms, conversation and exceptional chef-crafted...
$95 – $100
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14 events,
Lazy Toad Farm’s annual sale is June 6-7 from 8-5 both days. We typically have about 100 varieties for sale, but have over 1000 varieties in the garden to see!...
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Nisswa Garden Club Annual Plant Sale @ Schaefer's Grocery parking lot. Contact Barb at 218-330-6661 for details
Free
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Annual MHS Hosta Sale Saturday, June 6, 2026, 8 AM to 2 PM at Smith Coffee Cafe, 8107 Eden Prairie Road. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Over 1000 Hosta for sale,...
Free
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Market: Purchase MN native plants from multiple growers. No systemic insecticides. Expo: Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts...
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Saturday, June 6, 2026. 9:00am-1:00pm Oakdale Nature Preserve Large Picnic Shelter 4444 Hadley Avenue N Oakdale, MN 55128 Perennials, Natives, Vegetables, Houseplants, and Miscellaneous Garden Items.
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Volunteers will partner with Great River Greening and Superior National Forest to plant trees as part of a reforestation effort at Ninemile Campground. Volunteers will learn about forest management strategies in the...
Free
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Hopkins ANA Plant Sale 2026 Saturday, June 6: 9-11am Where: the parking lot of Alice Smith Elementary, 801 Minnetonka Mills Rd The annual Plant Sale provides 50% of the...
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Wide variety of perennials for sun and shade, natives for pollinators and rain gardens (dug from members' gardens), limited# of succulents and other, lots of used garden tools, planters, garden...
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The St. Anthony Park Garden Club's annual plant sale will be Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, the same day as the SAP Art...
Free
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From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere....
Free – $20
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Summer Kickoff & 10-Year Anniversary Celebration of the Old Highland Peace Garden! Join us for a joyful afternoon as we celebrate the first rays of summer with food, live music,...
Free
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5 events,
Enjoy live music throughout the summer! This year, we welcome new and returning artists to our series, which occurs June through October. Join us every Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 3...
Free – $20
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5 events,
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Learn about the research addressing today’s most pressing landscape challenges. This field day highlights innovative solutions for plant health, production efficiency, and cold-hardy genetics. Visit with the UMN Resilient Landscape...
$20 – $25
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7 events,
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Learn about the research addressing today’s most pressing landscape challenges. This field day highlights innovative solutions for plant health, production efficiency, and cold-hardy genetics.Visit with the UMN Resilient Landscape research...
$20 – $25
Join the Garden Club of Minneapolis for an enjoyable tour of the Normandale Japanese Garden with Cece Cope, Japanese Garden Lead Volunteer. This Japanese strolling garden is over-flowing with Japanese...
Free
Join the Garden Club of Minneapolis for an enjoyable tour of the Normandale Japanese Garden with Cece Cope, Japanese Garden Lead Volunteer. This Japanese strolling garden is over-flowing with Japanese...
Free
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5 events,
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Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process...
$28 – $48
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5 events,
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Join us for a garden planting at the Loppet! When: Saturday, June 13th 10am-12pm Where: The Loppet Foundation 1420 N Dowling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412 Who: Everyone is welcome, no...
Free
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5 events,
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There are over 100,000 registered/named daylilies today! We won't have all of them but we will have a large variety of daylilies for you to choose from. We sell them...
Free
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5 events,
We're seeking volunteers to conduct independent pollinator monitoring at several of our project sites. Volunteer monitors will "adopt" a park and conduct 30-minute pollinator surveys independently four to six times...
Free
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5 events,
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Join other literature aficionados for thoughtful discourse led by UMN Distinguished Teaching Professor Emerita, Toni McNaron. Books in the Garden is a continuation of the ongoing series by the same title, but...
$120 – $220
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5 events,
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Fun news! We’re hosting an on-farm music residency with @laamarmusic this summer 🌞 Attend one or all three of these Thursday night events! Come unwind on the farm with us...
Free
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6 events,
Bringing together three distinct voices, “Radiant Flow” celebrates the movement between nature, tradition, and modern expression. This exhibition explores how light and energy transition across different surfaces. Patty MacHalec’s plein-air style...
Free – $20
Learn what stories the plants tell about Arboretum history, people, research and more! Join Arboretum staff and volunteers for a 30-minute, 0.25 mile walking tour of the Arboretum's formal gardens....
Free – $20
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7 events,
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From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere....
Free – $20
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7 events,
Become a beekeeper in this seven-session hands-on class that meets on the third Sunday of the month while following the life of honeybees. The first class is Sunday, April 19 and continues...
$295
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6 events,
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Enjoy the best of summer on Tuesday nights at the Farm at the Arb with live music and chef-crafted pizza fired in outdoor pizza ovens! The Arboretum's Chef Beth Fisher will...
Free – $25
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8 events,
Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these...
Free – $20
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Enjoy the tranquility and well-being of Shinrin-yoku (translation: 'Forest Bathing'), a Japanese mindfulness practice that invites nature to be your healer. Practice learning through guided awareness. Discover how the process...
$28 – $48
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Explore the Hidden Oasis: Discover 10 Urban Gardens in Minneapolis’ Historic Seward Neighborhood! The Seward Garden Tour: Unleash Your Inner Green Thumb Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota - June 25th, 2026,...
$20
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7 events,
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From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere....
Free – $20
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6 events,
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Enjoy the best of summer on Tuesday nights at the Farm at the Arb with live music and chef-crafted pizza fired in outdoor pizza ovens! The Arboretum's Chef Beth Fisher will...
Free – $25
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6 events,
Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! Bring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these...
Free – $20
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7 events,
Learn what stories the plants tell about Arboretum history, people, research and more! Join Arboretum staff and volunteers for a 30-minute, 0.25 mile walking tour of the Arboretum's formal gardens....
Free – $20
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7 events,
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From pollinators and urban trees to ecosystems and everyday plant uses, Discovery Booths are sure to spark curiosity and inspire an appreciation for nature — at the Arboretum and elsewhere....
Free – $20
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