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  • Flora Valentine’s Night Dinner SOLD OUT

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

    Valentine’s Night Dinner in Flora $140 Come experience an intimate, chef-driven Valentine’s Day with dinner inside Flora within the Des Moines Botanical Garden. Ticketing is sold per person. Each ticket will include a four-course dinner, gratuity and entry into the Garden’s Dome After Dark after-hours light display. Menu details to come. Wine pairings and items from a curated beverage menu will be available for purchase that evening. Saturday, February 14th 6 pm. Seating will be from 6-6:15 pm. We will begin dinner service at 6:15. Please plan on two hours for dinner. Dome After Dark runs from 6-10 p.m. You will be able to tour the event at your leisure after dinner. We are able to accommodate certain allergies and dietary restrictions. Please call with specific questions. Entry is through the main Botanical Garden entrance. RESERVE A TABLE HERE

  • Bouquet Bar

    Valentine’s Bouquet Bar Evening

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

    In the spirit of love, create a personalized petite bouquet to give to someone who is important to you! No preregistration required - this is a drop-in, self-guided activity, available while supplies last. $12 per bouquet. Get your Dome After Dark tickets now or at the door.

  • Flora Valentine’s Picnic Boxes

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

    Valentine’s Picnic Box for two $25 Reserve your picnic box to share with a date during Dome After Dark at the Botanical Garden. One box includes shareable cheese, meat, house-made focaccia bread and chocolate-covered strawberries. Vegetarian boxes are available – please make a note in the section for dietary restrictions if you’d like a vegetarian box. Price does not include tickets to Dome After Dark. Available during Dome After Dark on Friday, February 13th or Saturday, February 14th. Pickup at the Flora concessions stand inside Dome After Dark from 6-9 pm. Canned beverage is available for add-on purchase. Please call the cafe with questions: 515-323-6288. RESERVE YOUR PICNIC BOX TODAY

  • Dome After Dark EXTRA NIGHT

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

    EXTRA NIGHT: Saturday Valentine's Dome After Dark ADDITIONAL EXTRA EVENINGS COMING UP: Saturday, March 14 | Tuesday thru Thursday March 17-19, 2026 Experience the Botanical Garden in a whole new light when you step into the warmth of our lush, tropical conservatory and newly renovated Gardeners Show House – each beautifully illuminated to create a magical, after-hours escape. Whether you’re planning a fun family outing or a romantic date night, Dome After Dark is a must-visit winter ‘hot spot’. Flora is open for dinner from 6-9pm, along with the Flora bar inside the cafe. Sweet and savory refreshments available for purchase in the Garden Gateway, along with beer, wine, and various non-alcoholic beverages, until 9:30pm. Get your tickets now or at the door.

  • Botanical Blues Drama Kings

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

    Live concerts in the conservatory through March 29, 2026. Shows start at 1pm and 3 pm. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is celebrating bringing blues to fans of all ages for the past 20 years. Botanical Blues has, and always will be, the best bet for a Sunday afternoon if you want warmth, local music, and a kicked-back vibe. Find more info at dmbotanicalgarden.com/botanical-blues-details. February 15 Drama Kings No advance ticket sales. Tickets are sold at the door until capacity is reached.

  • Story Sprouts Children's Story Time

    Story Sprouts Story Time

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

    Join us for Story Sprouts This fun, interactive story time explores nature and plants. During each program participants enjoy stories and an activity based on the week’s theme. Story Sprouts is geared toward children ages two to five. Included with general admission. This week's theme: Night

  • Flora Friday Night Dinners

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

    Reserve your spot now for an elegant, 3-course dinner at Flora along with admission to Dome After Dark. Each week will feature different offerings, sure to delight and enchant through March. Reserve now to guarantee your spot at Flora for a Friday Night Dinner. Seating time is 6 pm Flora dinners are $80 per person, tax and gratuity included. Children 2 and under free. Tickets are included for each person in your party to enjoy Dome After Dark after your reservation.   Menu will be available ahead of time when guests book.  Allergies will be accommodated.  Beverages can be purchased at Flora that night.  Please check ticketing link for the full list of available dates and times. RESERVE A TABLE HERE

  • Dome After Dark

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

    Friday evenings, 6 – 10 pm, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 2026 EXTRA EVENINGS: Saturday, February 14 Saturday, March 14 | Tuesday thru Thursday March 17-19, 2026 Experience the Botanical Garden in a whole new light when you step into the warmth of our lush, tropical conservatory and newly renovated Gardeners Show House – each beautifully illuminated to create a magical, after-hours escape. Whether you’re planning a fun family outing or a romantic date night, Dome After Dark is a must-visit winter ‘hot spot’. Flora is open for dinner from 6-9pm, along with the Flora bar inside the cafe. Sweet and savory refreshments available for purchase in the Garden Gateway, along with beer, wine, and various non-alcoholic beverages, until 9:30pm. Get your tickets now or at the door.

  • Good Life Therapy in the Garden: Seasonal Affective Disorder

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

    This informational program, led by mental health professionals at Good Life Therapy LLC, will help participants better understand Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Learn more SAD including the signs & symptoms, practical coping strategies, and sensory activities within the botanical setting. The calming nature-based environment is designed to support grounding, improve mood, and encourage mindfulness. Through guided discussion and shared experience, the group aims to foster hope, connection, and resilience in managing Seasonal Affective Disorder. Included with general admission. Free event, no preregistration required.

  • 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. Come learn from experts across the Midwest Great for all types of gardeners Feb 21 - Zach Schumm, Get to Know Your Garden Guests and Pests Single day Saturdays, Jan 17-Feb. 28: $12 member / $18 nonmember Season Pass includes all 8 weeks: $100 member / $150 nonmember and Season Pass Holders receive a spiral pocket notebook & pen and an additional discount to the DIG Symposium. All ticket types include admission to the garden, in-person, live-virtual, and recorded viewing options REGISTER HERE

  • Botanical Blues Soul Searchers

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

    Live concerts in the conservatory through March 29, 2026. Shows start at 1pm and 3 pm. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is celebrating bringing blues to fans of all ages for the past 20 years. Botanical Blues has, and always will be, the best bet for a Sunday afternoon if you want warmth, local music, and a kicked-back vibe. Find more info at dmbotanicalgarden.com/botanical-blues-details. February 22 Soul Searchers No advance ticket sales. Tickets are sold at the door until capacity is reached.

  • Meditation at Yoga in the Garden on Jan 7

    Yoga in the Garden

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

    Join us on Feb 25, whether you are a yoga expert or looking to try something new, this is the perfect class for you. Take some time to relax and re-center yourself in the Botanical Garden’s lush conservatory. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat and water bottle. Due to limited capacity, pre-registration is required. Ages 12+. $21.25 Members | $25 Nonmembers Register Here