Make Dome for the Holidays even more fun on New Year's Eve! Learn about tropical plants, small-scale ecosystems, and the water cycle when you drop in create your own winter-themed tropical snow globe terrarium to take home! Walk-up registration available while supplies last. $15 per terrarium
Limited Ticket Availability Tonight—5PM SOLD OUT Get Tickets EARLY to get the days & times you want Enjoy all the glow, without the snow. Dome for the Holidays returns in 2025 bigger and better. All ages will enjoy artful displays featuring thousands of lights, fun, and interactive exhibits. This enchanting holiday experience is the perfect way to experience the warmth of the season. Presale starts Oct 13 for Members Sales start Oct 15 for the Public Timed tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets sold at the door. Wednesdays are FAMILY NIGHT. Join us for Glow Games Wednesday evenings at Dome for the Holidays. Geared towards ages 2-8, but fun for the full family, with no additional cost to participate.
Celebrate the New Year with dinner at Flora inside the Botanical Garden. Each ticket includes a four-course meal crafted by Chef Suman Hoque and admission to the Botanical Garden for Dome for the Holidays. Gratuity is included in the ticket price. Additional optional wine pairings are available for $40 per person. Menu details to come. Please call 515-323-6288 with any questions. Dome for the Holidays at the Botanical Garden runs from 5-9 p.m. this night. Please come early to be able to enjoy this before your dinner reservation. Most allergies and dietary restrictions will be accommodated. Please call with any additional questions or for more details. RESERVE A TABLE HERE
LIMITED ticket availability tonight—HURRY event ends Jan 4. Get Tickets EARLY to get the days & times you want Enjoy all the glow, without the snow. Dome for the Holidays returns in 2025 bigger and better. All ages will enjoy artful displays featuring thousands of lights, fun, and interactive exhibits. This enchanting holiday experience is the perfect way to experience the warmth of the season. Presale starts Oct 13 for Members Sales start Oct 15 for the Public Timed tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets sold at the door.
Reserve your spot now for an elegant, 3-course dinner at Flora along with admission to Dome for the Holidays. Each week will feature different offerings, sure to delight and enchant. Don’t miss out on this festive opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. Flora dinners are $80 per person, tax and gratuity included. Children 2 and under free Reserve now to guarantee your spots at Flora for a seasonal meal, 3-course meal Please check ticketing link for the full list of available dates and times. Tickets are included for each person in your party to enjoy Dome for the Holidays before or 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. RESERVE A TABLE HERE
LIMITED ticket availability this evening—SOLD OUT THRU 7PM—tickets available after that time tonight and on Jan 4. Get Tickets EARLY to get the days & times you want Enjoy all the glow, without the snow. Dome for the Holidays returns in 2025 bigger and better. All ages will enjoy artful displays featuring thousands of lights, fun, and interactive exhibits. This enchanting holiday experience is the perfect way to experience the warmth of the season. Presale starts Oct 13 for Members Sales start Oct 15 for the Public Timed tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets sold at the door.
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. January 4 Major Blues & the Mugshots No advance ticket sales. Tickets are sold at the door until capacity is reached.
Get Tickets EARLY to get the days & times you want Enjoy all the glow, without the snow. Dome for the Holidays returns in 2025 bigger and better. All ages will enjoy artful displays featuring thousands of lights, fun, and interactive exhibits. This enchanting holiday experience is the perfect way to experience the warmth of the season. Presale starts Oct 13 for Members Sales start Oct 15 for the Public Timed tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets sold at the door.
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 from January through March. Reserve now to guarantee your spot at Flora for a Friday Night Dinner. Seating time is 5:30pm 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
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.
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 Jan 10 – KEYNOTE: Melinda Myers, Waterwise Gardening Keynote single day Jan 10: $30 member / $40 nonmember 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
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. January 11 Weary Ramblers No advance ticket sales. Tickets are sold at the door until capacity is reached.