Discover 6 Reasons the Dallas Arboretum Makes Spring Unforgettable for Families
Spring arrives best when you step into Dallas’ premier green space—one of the country’s most stunning botanical gardens.
1. Entice Your Senses at Dallas BloomsDallas Blooms is now open through April 7. Spanning 66 acres, the garden showcases 100 varieties of spring bulbs and a staggering 500,000 blossoms, including 150 cherry trees and 3,000 azaleas. The venue proudly hosts the largest tulip display in a public garden outside Holland. This year’s theme, “Life’s A Picnic,” is evident throughout, highlighted by a 40 × 40‑foot picnic‑blanket topiary, a picnic basket of pies, and a giant picnic ant that will delight children.
2. Enjoy Live Outdoor ConcertsWhen the weather warms, there’s nothing quite like an outdoor concert amid the garden’s beauty. From Feb 23 to April 7, the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn host live music every Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a picnic rug, let the kids play on the grass, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of music.
3. Adventure Awaits at the Children’s Garden
The nationally acclaimed 8‑acre Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden has reopened, featuring 17 indoor and outdoor galleries and 150 interactive science games. Families can explore themed adventures such as “Girl Powered Weekend,” “Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day,” and “Wild Weather Weekend,” leading up to the “EGG‑stravaganza” celebration on Easter weekend.
4. Film Nights with a Picnic TwistEach week the garden screens a classic picnic‑scene film that complements the Dallas Blooms theme. The festival opens with the 1955 film “Picnic,” followed by titles like “To Catch a Thief,” “Out of Africa,” “Up,” and more. Food specials aligned with each film are available at garden restaurants.
5. Savor the Annual Food & Wine FestivalFrom March 21 to 23, the Dallas Blooms Festival hosts a three‑day Food & Wine celebration. Tickets sell quickly, so book early. Young diners can join an interactive cooking class hosted by the Young Chef Academy of Frisco on March 10.
6. Mom‑and‑Me & Tiny Tot Days
While the blossoms flourish, moms and little ones can participate in “Mommy and Me Mondays” and “Tiny Tot Tuesdays” from Feb 25 to April 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include face painting by A Fresh Perspective, a Country Critters petting zoo, and Kindermusik sessions.
