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I’ve gushed about the Dallas Arboretum before, no bones about it. But the place honestly never stops surprising me, especially when it comes to great events to enjoy! And now, with spring just starting to peek over the Texas horizon, Dallas residents can enjoy some truly spectacular quality time in nature while also getting to see the Arboretum bloom in all its glory with the Dallas Blooms event! Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South”, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s Dallas Blooms event will be the largest annual floral festival in the entire southwest! WOW. Now that’s a claim to fame that’s sure to be pleasing on the eye. Running from February 20th to April 11th, this year’s theme will be “America the Beautiful” and will showcase a fountain of breathtaking colors from 100 varieties of spring bulbs and more than 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms, azaleas, Japanese cherry trees, and MORE!  Each week, Dallas Blo...

As much as I love staying indoors with a warm blanket during this cold weather, it’s also very important to take some time to get out and experience some nature and fresh air. And if you’re in the Overland Park region of Kansas, what better place to experience that kind of magic than at the Overland Park Arboretum?  This dazzling, scenic botanical garden features an array of beautiful trees, flowers, and plants that simply have to be fully experienced in the great outdoors. And since Covid-19 took a giant toll on our desire to leave the house, it’s important to go out and experience some quality nature from time to time, especially since it can be very good for your health!  This Friday, running from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is hosting its special Night at the Arboretum event! This FREE event will allow you and your family to explore the beautiful natural grounds of the arboretum in the dark, getting the chance to fully immerse your...

I really can't say enough about just how fun and engaging it is to explore new areas of the Dallas district. From the thriving cityscape of Downtown to the bustling landscape of the various university communities, Dallas offers every resident a plethora of fun things to see and do. But easily, by far, one of my very favorite places is the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This gorgeous 66-acre botanical garden is the perfect place for those of you who love fresh air and fine gardening. On a sunny day, the area is simply gorgeous with fresh flowers and exotic scenic locations. They additionally feature holiday-themed events and visitors can sometimes find the Dallas Ballet performing under gazebos over the course of the day. With the approach of the Christmas season soon upon us, the Arboretum is the ideal place to visit as the place is simply aglow with festive lights and holiday-themed attractions. There’s no doubt about it, the Dallas Arboretum is simply one of the best plac...