Admire the Garden as you work out during this outdoor Zumba class! Zumba is a dance fitness program that combines Latin and international music to create an easy, fun, and effective workout anyone can do. Cristina Rodriguez, a certified Zumba instructor and ZIN™ member with eight years of experience, will teach this class. Age 12+. Members $17, Nonmembers $20 Register Here
Discover a succulent paradise at the Mid-Iowa Cactus and Succulent Society’s (MICSS) annual Display and Sale, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in a stunning display of rare and unusual plants that will leave you awestruck. From charming cacti to enchanting succulents, this event is a must-see for plant enthusiasts. A large number of plants will be on sale with vendors Chaos Cactus from Oklahoma, Bedwell Gardens, and club members. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore these captivating treasures and take some home for your own collection. Included with general admission. Desert Scavenger Hunt
Explore plants of the desert ecosystem, then plant and decorate your own succulent garden to take home. Learn how to safely plant and care for succulents along with all the growing tips and tricks you need. Age 12+. Members $34, Nonmembers $40 Register Here
All concerts will be held live and in person in the outdoor Koehn Garden. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m. The Botanical Garden will close at 9 p.m., music conclusion time will vary. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors. Please check our Facebook page for weather related updates. Music in the Garden attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding, outdoor seating, or picnic blankets. These items will also be available for purchase in the Garden Shop. Members can pre-purchase discounted tickets to get early concert access at 5:30 pm. We will have a limited amount of pre-sale tickets for members available one week in advance for each concert. MEMBER PRESALE TICKETS Lineup: The Feel Right The Feel Right is a smooth blend of neo-soul, Pop, R&B, and jazz sounds, led by The Voice Season 14 finalist Sharane Calister and backed by five of Des Moines’ top musicians and singers. Just like their name says, The Feel Right comes to make you “feel right all night.” Dance in the Garden 5:30-6:30 p.m. West Coast Swing with Des Moines Ballroom
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.
Enjoy Iowa’s natural heritage on this prairie hike at Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge. Join Botanical Garden staff as we travel through time and explore the wide-open prairie. Take in the sights, sounds, and scents of plant and animal life on the open plains. This hike is on a paved path. Members $8, Nonmembers $10, Free Youth Admission Register Here
Enjoy a sweet night at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with Katie Flinn, trained honey sommelier and owner of Milk & Honey Orchard and Apiary. Learn about the important botanicals behind the different types of honeys, while tasting and experiencing a variety of unifloral honeys. Includes admission to Music in the Garden. Registration is required. Age 12+ Members $42.50, Nonmembers $50 Register Here
All concerts will be held live and in person in the outdoor Koehn Garden. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m. The Botanical Garden will close at 9 p.m., music conclusion time will vary. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors. Please check our Facebook page for weather related updates. Music in the Garden attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding, outdoor seating, or picnic blankets. These items will also be available for purchase in the Garden Shop. Members can pre-purchase discounted tickets to get early concert access at 5:30 pm. We will have a limited amount of pre-sale tickets for members available one week in advance for each concert. MEMBER PRESALE TICKETS Lineup: Randy Burk & the Prisoners In the rich tradition of artists like Steve Earle, Johnny Cash, and Dave Alvin, artist Randy Burk creates music that is at once exciting and familiar, honest and soulful, fearless and introspective. Burk has an unparalleled blue-collar work ethic that he’s easily applied to the cutthroat world of music with a midwestern sensibility that for the last 23 years has enabled him to play more […]
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.
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from our director of horticulture, Aaron Harpold. All participants must be at least 21 years of age. Members $17, Nonmembers $20 Register Here
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from our director of horticulture, Aaron Harpold. All participants must be at least 21 years of age. Members $17, Nonmembers $20 Register Here
All concerts will be held live and in person in the outdoor Koehn Garden. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 6:30 p.m. The Botanical Garden will close at 9 p.m., music conclusion time will vary. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors. Please check our Facebook page for weather related updates. Music in the Garden attendees are encouraged to bring their own folding, outdoor seating, or picnic blankets. These items will also be available for purchase in the Garden Shop. Members can pre-purchase discounted tickets to get early concert access at 5:30 pm. We will have a limited amount of pre-sale tickets for members available one week in advance for each concert. MEMBER PRESALE TICKETS Lineup: Brad & Kate Brad & Kate is a pop-folk group lead by husband and wife duo, Kate and Brad Myers. Charming and dynamic, the duo have grown an organic following around Iowa and the Midwest in a few short years. Their first full-length album, released May 2022, boasts a variety of sounds from their newly released pop single, “You Right Next to Me” to indie-folk-rock, “Better on My Own” to […]