• Summer Happy Hours

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

    When the sun starts to set, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.

  • Garden Rebels Summer Camp

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

    NEW! Buckle up, secure your goggles, and dive into the wacky world of plants that break the rules. Dissect, experiment, and explore while investigating the most unusual and rebellious plant species around the globe. All camps run 9 am-4 pm and are designed for students entering first through fifth grade in fall 2025. Members: be sure to sign in at the top of the registration page to apply your member discount! Five-Day Camps: Members $255 Nonmembers $295 WAIT LIST

  • Botany Book Club

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

    What is better than books and botany? Each month during the program, read a book with us about or involving plants. Start your season off right by joining other botanical book lovers for discussions and refreshments while immersed in the beauty of the Garden. Registration includes onsite book club meetings and refreshments. Registration does not include books. Pre-registration required. Ages 18+. $10 Members | $15 Nonmembers Register Here

  • Summer Happy Hours

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

    When the sun starts to set, nature comes alive. Join us at the Botanical Garden for Summer Happy Hours Tuesdays and Fridays until 7:30pm. Toast to the weather with drinks and refreshment from Flora or just wander around the most beautiful botanical view in town! Runs until Sep 30.

  • Music in the Garden: Mango Soul

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

    Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: Mango Soul Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

  • Story Sprouts

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

    Join us for a fun, interactive story time that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will 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: Slugs & Bugs

  • First Fridays

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

    The Botanical Garden is open until 7:30 pm for First Fridays in the East Village. Come enjoy our urban oasis and the warmer weather. Join us at Flora inside for happy hour from 4-7 pm. Begin your weekend enjoying light bites & exclusive drink specials paired with a gorgeous view. Remember–FREE parking in our lot and along Robert D Ray Drive! Aug 1 Sep 5

  • Plants & People Summer Camp

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

    NEW! Investigate how plants around the world revolutionize art, music, science, conservation, and cuisine in amazing ways! From fiber arts and design to foods across continents, learn how plants and people work together to change the world. All camps run 9 am-4 pm and are designed for students entering first through fifth grade in fall 2025. Members: be sure to sign in at the top of the registration page to apply your member discount! Five-Day Camps: Members $255 Nonmembers $295 WAIT LIST

  • Intro to EcoPrinting

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

    With summer in full swing, now is the time to celebrate the season and create beautiful Eco-Printed fabrics! Eco Printing is a natural dyeing technique that uses leaves, flowers, and other plant materials to create patterns and colors on fabric or paper. The process involves bundling plant materials and fabric together, then steaming or boiling the bundle to transfer the color and patterns from the plants to the fabric. In this creative class you will get to dye your own beautiful textiles in a palette of natural colors and shapes to create your own of a kind textile. Participants receive one silk scarf and one flour sack towel to work with and are encouraged to bring one item of their own to dye as well.  Registration required. Ages 12+. $42.50 Members | $50 Nonmembers Register Here

  • Music in the Garden: The Crowfoot Rakes NEW DATE!

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

    RESCHEDULED FROM JULY 24 Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: The Crowfoot Rakes Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

  • Music in the Garden: Diplomats of Solid Sound

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

    Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It's a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts. Tonight's Act: Diplomats of Solid Sound Single Concert Tickets* Member Adult: $6 Member Senior: $5 Member Child: $3 Non-member Adult: $12 Non-member Senior: $11 Non-member Child: $9 Buy Single Concert Tickets here *Garden Giving Club, Pineapple Membership, Museums for All—complimentary

  • Story Sprouts

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

    Join us for a fun, interactive story time that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will 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: All About Trees