BOOtanical Halloween Fun Facts

by Delaney Lynch | Oct 23, 2026 | Good to Know, Signature Event, Top Event in Des Moines

Presented by Voya | T Fiber | Iowa Taproom Now thru Oct 31 Each October, the Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden transforms the dome into one of Central Iowa’s most unforgettable destinations. The tropical conservatory and Gardeners Show House are filled with...

Harmony in Bloom: Find Joy at Summer Concerts in the Garden

by Delaney Lynch | May 8, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines

Outdoor Live Music at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When the days grow longer and the breeze off the river drifts through the trees and flowers, there’s something magical about music beneath the open sky. At the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, the Music...

Waking Up the Garden: Ease into Spring Planting

by Delaney Lynch | Apr 24, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines

Spring Gardening Tips for a Fresh Start After months of gray skies and frozen ground, spring feels like a deep breath for both gardeners and gardens. It’s the season of fresh starts, muddy boots, and the first brave shoots pushing through cool soil. As the days grow...

Stay Close, Feel Far Away with a Tropical Escape

by Delaney Lynch | Mar 6, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines

Spring Break Staycation Ideas in Des Moines A spring break staycation at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden can feel like a mini-vacation or micro-cation—without airport lines, long drives, or the big price tag. It’s a chance to escape the lingering Midwest chill...

Blues Under Glass: Heal Your Mind & Body

by Delaney Lynch | Feb 27, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines

How Music in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Heals Mind and Body Winter can press in like a gray curtain, especially in the Midwest. When that happens, slipping into a warm conservatory filled with lush plants and live blues music can feel like stepping into...

Escape Winter in Des Moines

by Delaney Lynch | Feb 13, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines

A Warm Night Among a Glowing Garden When the Midwest winter wraps the world in ice and gray skies, there’s nothing quite like stepping into a place where warmth and light are still alive. The moment you push through the doors of the tropical conservatory at the...