Events Calendar - Dubuque Arboretum

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2025

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JANUARY 2025

THU . JAN 16 . 6-8p

WORKSHOP: Tree of Life Wreath

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens

RSVP + PAY ($54)

THU . JAN 30 . 6-8p

WORKSHOP: Dried Flower Heart Wreath

Location: Inside Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens

RSVP + PAY ($54)

FEBRUARY 2025

THU . FEB 20 . 6-8p

WORKSHOP: Lighted Dried Flower Wall Hanging

Location: Inside Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens

RSVP + PAY ($52)

MARCH 2025

THU . MAR 20 . 6-8p

WORKSHOP: Dried Flower + Epoxy Suncatchers

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Rech Family Gardens

THU . MAR 27 . 6-7p

EDUCATIONAL SESSION: Houseplants 101

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Planted.

APRIL 2025

THU . APR 3 . 6-7p

EDUCATIONAL SESSION: Houseplant Pests 101

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: Planted.

SAT . APR 12 . 9a-Noon

VOLUNTEER: Spring Clean-Up No. 1

Lunch provided at 11:30a inside Visitor Center

Location: Gardens + Porch

Sponsor: DABG

SAT . APR 26 . 8:30a-?

CELEBRATION: Arbor Day

Tree Planting Ceremony
Tree Identification Walk
Tree-Themed Storytime with Special Guest Readers and MORE!

Location: Gardens

Sponsor: Dubuque Trees Forever

SAT . APR 26 . 9a-Noon

VOLUNTEER: Spring Clean-Up No. 2

Lunch provided at 11:30a inside Visitor Center

Location: Gardens + Porch

Sponsor: DABG

SAT . APR 26 . 10a-5p

OPENING DAY:

Gardens Gift Shop

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Serving great food!

SUN . APR 27 . 7a-dusk

OPENING WEEKEND:

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Location: the DABG grounds

Gift Shop Hours: 10a-5p

Serving great food!

MAY 2025

SAT . MAY 3 . 8-11a

2025 Dubuque Area HeartWalk

Join the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease and stroke!

Location: The Dubuque Arboretum + Botanical Gardens Grounds

Sponsor: American Heart Association

SUN . MAY 4 . 11a-1p

TEA PARTY + POTTING + FOOD

Tea tasting + planting in a decorative teapot. Tea available for purchase.

Location: Hafeman Veranda + Visitor Center Lot

Sponsors: Planted + ByzanTEAum + Hibachi Time

11a-2p

SAT . MAY 4 . 2-4p

WORKSHOP: Mommy & Me

Create. Bond. Have fun together. Join us for a creative Mommy & Me workshop with gorgeously pressed flowers!

Location: Hafeman Veranda

Sponsor: Upland Creative

SAT . MAY 10 . 7a

EXCURSION: Birding

Location: The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Grounds

Sponsor: Dubuque Audubon Society

THU . MAY 15 . 6-7p

EDUCATIONAL SESSION: Bees in the (Legacy) Trees

Presented by Belle Lensing

Location: Heinemann Visitor Center

Sponsor: DABG

JUNE 2025

SUN. JUNE 1, 2025 . 6-8p

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS

Elton Jeff & the Honky Cats

Elton Jeff & The Honky Cats is not just another tribute act. It’s a musical celebration spanning over six decades, featuring a review of Elton John’s chart-topping favorites that have been embraced by multiple generations. Their performance gives music enthusiasts a well-crafted experience featuring the heaviest hitters from the Elton John catalog.

Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater

Sponsor: McNamer Family Foundation.

[In memory of Joey McNamer, treasured son of Marty and Nancy McNamer.]

Serving great food!

SUN. JUNE 15, 2025 . 6-8p

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS

Ocean's Rat Pack

Ocean's Rat Pack is the ultimate tribute group devoted to the music of:

. Dean Martin by Tony Ocean,

. Frank Sinatra by Bill Serritella, and

. Sammy Davis Jr. by Elliot Wimbush.

Ocean's Rat Pack brings the audience back in time when Vegas and Hollywood was king. Delight in their authentic performances that bring to life the vibe of the Rat Pack era and proving that these classics will never go out of style, but rather create new fans of the legendary performers of the Rat Pack.

Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater

Sponsors:

Seiji & Mary Yoshioka

Serving great food!

THU . JUNE 26 . 6-8p