Events Calendar 2023

SAT . APRIL 29 . 9a-5p 

OPENING DAY FOR SEASON 2023

The Gardens Gift Shop

Location: The Heinemann Visitor Center

MAY 1-31 . 7a-dusk 

STORYWALK

What Does Bunny See?

Authors: Linda Sue Park + Maggie Smith

Location: Legacy Tree Trail

Sponsor: (Morning) Optimist Club of Dubuque

THU . MAY 4 . 6-7p 

EDUCATIONAL SESSION

Tree Planting

  1. Tree selection/architecture
  2. Correcting encircling roots
  3. Planting depth
  4. Watering

$0 / no sign-up required

Location:

Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center

Tree donated by:

SAT . MAY 6 . 8a 

COMMUNITY EVENT

2023 Dubuque Area HeartWalk

Join the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease and stroke at the Dubuque Area Heart Walk!

Heart Walk is a great way to socially connect and get moving -- all while making a great impact in our community and saving lives.

TUE . MAY 9 . 6-7:30p 

EDUCATIONAL SESSION

Bees in the (Legacy) Trees

Intro to Bees: hive structure, different bee jobs, honey, pollination, resources, and more.

$0 / no sign-up required

Location: Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center


WED . MAY 17 . all day 

ONLINE GIVING EVENT

Great Give Day 2023!

Please mark your calendar for this year's Great Give Day.

A 24-hour charitable challenge organized by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, this great day of generosity offers an opportunity for you to support and share your love for this beautiful place!

SUN . MAY 21 . 11a-2p 

FAMILY/COMMUNITY EVENT

Children's Spring Party!

Admission: $1/person at the gate

Location: McKay Plaza

Sponsor: MidWestOne Bank

JUNE 1-30 . 7a-dusk 

STORYWALK

A Good Place

Author: Lucy Cousins

Location: Legacy Tree Trail

Sponsor: (Morning) Optimist Club of Dubuque

SUN . JUNE 4 . 6:30-8:30p 

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS

Neverly Brothers | Rock 'n' Roll Tribute

2023: 20th Anniversary Tour

Presented by the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater

Sponsor: McNamer Family Foundation

TUE . JUNE 6 . 6-7:30p 

EDUCATIONAL SESSION

Beauty in a Container

A step-by-step tutorial on container gardening, recommended plants, and a few insider ideas from years of planting up containers.

$0 / no sign-up required

Location: Meet at The Heinemann Visitor Center

Hosted by: