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  • Dome for the Holidays

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

    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.

  • Dome for the Holidays

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

    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.

  • Book Club: An opened book with the pages being flipped. This class falls within the wellness category.

    Botany Book Club

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

    Join our monthly book club nestled in the beauty of the Botanical Garden. Enjoy refreshments and discussions about the latest read "You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World" by Ada Limon. Registration includes meetings and refreshments (books not included). Pre-registration required. Ages 18+. $10 Members | $15 Nonmembers Register Here SEASONAL SAVINGS* Sign up for 3 or more classes occurring between now and December 31, 2025, and receive 20% off. No code needed, just add eligible classes to your cart and the discount automatically applies. *Must be purchased in one transaction. Signature event tickets are not included.

  • Tropical Winter Break

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

    Trade winter chill for tropical fun! Bring the whole family—there’s something for everyone here: Enjoy hands-on activity tables and a festive scavenger hunt to find over 50 hidden gnomes as you explore our tropical oasis conservatory and Gardeners Show House. Included with daily general admission. Hours: Dec 30: 10 am – 4 pm Dec 31: 10 am – 3 pm (New Year's Eve)

  • Tropical snow globe terrarium with penguin and plants.

    Tropical Snow Globe Drop-In

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

    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. Add on general admission tickets to explore the Botanical Garden before or after creating your terrarium. $15 per terrarium.

  • Dome for the Holidays

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

    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.

  • ARTrageous! Winter Break Day Camp 12.31

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

    Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity in artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their creative side as they grow their artistic expression through different artistic mediums & natural materials. Our innovative day camps for kids inspire youth to create, explore and discover in our unique garden classrooms. Winter Break One-Day Camp: Members $68 Nonmembers $80 REGISTER HERE

  • Tropical Winter Break

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

    Trade winter chill for tropical fun! Bring the whole family—there’s something for everyone here: Enjoy hands-on activity tables and a festive scavenger hunt to find over 50 hidden gnomes as you explore our tropical oasis conservatory and Gardeners Show House. Included with daily general admission. Hours: Dec 31: 10 am – 3 pm (New Year's Eve)

  • Tropical snow globe terrarium with penguin and plants.

    Tropical Snow Globe Drop In

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

    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. Add on general admission tickets to explore the Botanical Garden before or after creating your terrarium. $15 per terrarium.

  • Closed at 4PM on New Year’s Eve

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

    We are closing early today at 4 pm, Dec 31, 2025. Dome for the Holidays will be open tonight from 5-9pm.

  • Flora New Year’s Eve Dinner

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

    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

  • Tropical snow globe terrarium with penguin and plants.

    Tropical Snow Globe Drop In

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

    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