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Fall Bulb Sale Pick Up Day

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Pick up your unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden TODAY.  All orders must be placed on or before Sept. 30, 2024 in our online store. Pickup will be Saturday, October 12 from 9 am-4 pm in our parking lot. There will be signage to direct you to the location.  There will be staff there to assist you. There will be no pick up in the lobby of the Botanical Garden. Pickup instructions will be listed upon checkout. *Plant quantities are limited and subject to availability from the grower. Any unavailable items will be refunded. In the case that there are backordered bulbs, there will be an additional pickup time scheduled on a later day.

Boo-tanical Brews

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Eats, treats, and drinks available for 21+. • Sample seasonal brews from local breweries • Mystical and magical entertainment throughout our enchanted conservatory • Costumes encouraged - best dressed in each category wins • 21+ only with valid ID – ticket includes General Admission for the event • Indoor event Get your tickets here! Sponsored by Voya

Halloween Happy Hour 2

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Join us for Halloween Happy Hour to learn more about the spooky world of plants – perfect for a date night or an event with friends! Enjoy a glass of wine as we discover the creepy and ghoulish side of the botanical world from peculiar pumpkins to the deadliest plants. After feeding some hungry carnivorous plants, each couple will take a carnivorous plant home! All participants must be at least 21 years of age. Registration required. Ticket price includes program admission for two adults. $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers Register

Halloween Happy Hour 3

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Join us for Halloween Happy Hour to learn more about the spooky world of plants – perfect for a date night or an event with friends! Enjoy a glass of wine as we discover the creepy and ghoulish side of the botanical world from peculiar pumpkins to the deadliest plants. After feeding some hungry carnivorous plants, each couple will take a carnivorous plant home!  All participants must be at least 21 years of age. Registration required. Ticket price includes program admission for two adults. $51 Members | $60 Nonmembers Register

Closed Today

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

We are not open today Dec 24, 2024. We will open again on Dec 26, 2024.

Closed Today

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

We are not open today Dec 25, 2024. We will open again on Dec 26, 2024.

Closed Early Today

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

We are closing early today at 3 pm, Dec 31, 2024. Dome for the Holidays will be open tonight from 5-9pm.

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Flora

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Join us for New Year's Eve at Flora! Enjoy a four course dinner with included admission to the "Dome for the Holidays" event for $130.  Optional wine pairing available for $40. Menu includes a soup course, appetizer, surf and turf entree, and dessert sampler. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. Seatings available at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Get your tickets today. Limited seating available.

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Flora

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Join us for New Year's Eve at Flora! Enjoy a four course dinner with included admission to the "Dome for the Holidays" event for $130.  Optional wine pairing available for $40. Menu includes a soup course, appetizer, surf and turf entree, and dessert sampler. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. Seatings available at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Reserve your tickets today. Limited seating available.

Closed Today

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

We are not open today Jan 1, 2025. We will open again on Jan 2, 2025.

Learn on Saturdays Keynote

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Each week features an expert speaker and gives you the chance to enjoy the warm, tropical setting of the Botanical Garden. Growing as a gardener during the winter will result in amazing home gardens in the summer. January 11 – KEYNOTE Beyond Sustainability Using our Landscapes as a Source for Environmental Change Kim Eierman Keynote single day Saturday Jan 11  $30 member |  $40 nonmember Price per Saturday Jan 18 – Mar 1 $12 member | $18 nonmember Season pass includes all 8 weeks! $100 member | $150 nonmember Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. REGISTER HERE

Learn on Saturdays

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Each week features an expert speaker and gives you the chance to enjoy the warm, tropical setting of the Botanical Garden. Growing as a gardener during the winter will result in amazing home gardens in the summer. January 18 – Garden Design with Native Plants by Natalie Ross Price per Saturday Jan 18 – March 1 $12 member | $18 nonmember Tickets include in-person, virtual, and recorded viewing options. REGISTER HERE

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