Dallas Blooms, one of the city’s greatest annual festivals, returns soon at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. For 30 years, Dallasites have enjoyed seeing the breathtaking displays at Dallas Blooms, which is actually the largest floral festival in the Southwest!
This year’s theme plays homage to the beloved state: Dallas Blooms: Deep in the Hearts of Texans. The floral festival begins on February 28 and continues through April 12. See more than 500,000 spring blooming bulbs along with life-size topiaries with a Texas theme, entertainment, food and special activities celebrating the Lone Star State.
The festival is presented by Bank of America. See more details below including ticket prices and activities.
Activities
Mommy and Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays
March 2-April 7 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Children’s activities include face painting, a petting zoo and Kindermusik
Varied live Texas music
Country/western, vintage Texas swing, Spanish-style guitar and banjo music.
Pony Rides
Saturdays | 12 – 4 p.m.
February 28; March 7, 14, 21 & 28; April 11
Trick Roper
Sundays | 1 – 4 p.m.
March 1, 8, 1, 22 & 29; April 12
The Molly Ringwalds: The World’s Greatest 80’s Tribute Band
Thursday, March 12 | 7 p.m.
Hailing from Sheffield, England, this legendary quintet has been able to combine their individual and very formidable talents to create the true essence of the most radical decade to ever be called “The 80’s.”
Tickets
$27 per person for adults (Members $17)
$25 per person for seniors, age 65 and older (Members $15)
$10 per person for children, age 3-12
Free for children under 3
Note: This concert is not part of the Spring Concert series; individual tickets must be purchased.
Easter Activities: Good Friday Children’s Concert & Activities
Friday, April 3 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Good Friday Concert with Eddie Coker at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage. Children’s activities in the Pecan Grove include face painting, crafts and a petting zoo.
Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Children’s activities in the Pecan Grove include face painting, crafts and a petting zoo.
Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
Reopening Saturday, February 28
Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the north end of the Arboretum
Reopening on February 28, this 8-acre scientific children’s garden is where science and fun become one. There are 150 interactive exhibits, many of which include technology, where guests can learn about pollination, habitats, photosynthesis, electricity and more. Special daily activities take place throughout the garden as well as in the 9,100-square-foot Exploration Center that houses the iconic OmniGlobe, plant labs, CSI-inspired mysteries and 3-D Mini-Theater.
Discounts
Discounted tickets
Save $1 on each ticket when you purchase them in-store at local Tom Thumb locations.
BOGO Wednesdays
Buy One Get One Free admission during festivals. Valid for general garden admission only. Limit one per customer.
Not valid the week of Spring Break, March 9-13.
C.C. Young Senior Thursdays
$11 general garden admission plus 20% discount at the Hoffman Family Gift Store. Valid for visitors age 65+ during festivals. Discounted Senior Thursdays tickets may be purchased at the ticket booth.