Sundays, Nov. 1-March 14; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious array of hot and cold breakfast entrees and catch up with family and friends in our casual and comfortable Arboretum Restaurant. Menu changes weekly, but typically includes made-to-order omelets, breakfast meats, potatoes, fruit, lunch items and more. Pricing: $13.99 adults; $7.99 for children under 10.
Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19; at 10:30 a.m.
Andersen Horticultural Library, Snyder Building
Bring in the youngsters for a lively storytime at the Andersen Horticultural Library in the Snyder Building. Free with Arboretum admission.
Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 7-29, noon to 4 p.m. (drop-in basis)
Marion Andrus Learning Center
Free with Arboretum admission (ages 15 & younger free)
What kind of foliage did plant-eating dinosaurs munch on? Stop by the Learning Center to meet some living fossils, prehistoric plants from the days of the Diplodocus. Look at spores and cones upclose with the scope-on-a-rope. Create your own fern print on cotton cloth and plant a prehistoric plant to take home.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 9-11 a.m.
Marion Andrus Learning Center
Fee: $30 member/ $40 non-member
Add excitement to holiday cookies by using local and exotic herbs and spices. Includes plenty of samples to take home. Instructor is Kris James. To register, visit the Learn pages or call 952-443-1422. Sponsored by Fresh Seasons Market.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to noon
Fee: $12 member; $15 non-member
Enjoy a winter walk with an Arboretum naturalist. Meet in Great Hall of Oswald Visitor Center. Call 952-443-1422 to register.
Begins Nov. 27 and continues through December
Enjoy a series of live music and family activities, all set against festive seasonal decor.
Friday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 6
Arboretum Gift Store and Arboretum Galleria Store
During this special holiday promotion, Arboretum members enjoy a "double discount" -- or 20 percent off -- all regularly priced merchandise. Just show your membership card at the register.
DECEMBER 2009
Dec. 2-5 and Dec. 9-12, 16-23 and 26-30
Tea Room, Snyder Building.
Tea time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Enjoy a delightful holiday ritual with friends and family. Menu includes a delicious trifle (luscious layers of fruit, sponge cake and custard, topped with whipped cream), plus freshly baked scones, served with lemon curd and an assortment of jams. Also includes an array of sweets and savories, plus tea breads. Tea with lemon and cream served throughout. Fee is $23 per member and $26 per non-member. To reserve online, click here. Or call 612-626-3951.
Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10, 17, and 31; at 10:30 a.m.
Andersen Horticultural Library, Snyder Building
Bring in the youngsters for a lively storytime at the Andersen Horticultural Library in the Snyder Building. Free with Arboretum admission.
Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 12:30-1 p.m.
Oswald Visitor Center, Great Hall
Enjoy a lively, free guided tour of the highlights of the Great Hall of Trees and Windows on Winter, conveying the essence of the natural holiday season at the Arboretum.
Preview Night, Thursday, Dec. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sale: Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
& Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Snyder Building Auditorium
Preview night on Dec. 3 includes wine & cheese ($25 for tickets; reservations required with Diana at 952-448-1608). Shop for exquisite handmade wreaths and dried floral arrangements, plus other holiday treasures, all created by talented Arboretum Auxiliary artisans. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum and its programs.
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 5 & 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oswald Visitor Center Great Hall
Shop for handcrafted herbal items created by Minnesota Herb Society members. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum herb gardens.
Hall Saturday, Dec. 5, 1-3 p.m. at Arboretum Gift Store
Sunday, Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m. at Arboretum Galleria Store
Naturalist and author Jim Gilbert will sign copies of his book, "Minnesota Nature Notes" at the Arboretum Gift Store on Dec. 5 and at the Arboretum's holiday Gift Store in the Gallery on Dec. 6.
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 5 & 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
MacMillan Auditorium, Oswald Visitor Center
This exhibit and sale features work by 2009 participants in Arboretum photography and visual arts classes. Free with Arboretum admission.
Saturdays & Sundays, Dec. 5-27; noon to 4 p.m. (drop-in basis)
Marion Andrus Learning Center
Free with admission
Celebrate the season with a freshly baked treat! How many different plants will you use when you decorate your gingerbread house? Create a scratch-and-sniff greeting card and find spices in the greenhouse. Plant a ginger root for your winter windowsill.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9-11 a.m.
Marion Andrus Learning Center
Fee: $30 member/ $40 non-member
Get a jump on the holiday entertaining season just ahead. Instructor Jenny Breen demonstrates recipes for delectable appetizers you won't see at every holiday gathering. Make plenty to take home. To register, call 952-443-1422 or visit the Learn pages of the website. Sponsored by Fresh Seasons Market.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 -11 a.m.
Enjoy a festive holiday breakfast with the Gingerbread Man! Menu includes: eggs, waffle sticks, sausage, bacon, hash browns, assorted breads, juice and coffee. The Gingerbread Man will distribute gingerbread cookies to all the kiddies. Price for ages 10 and older: $13.99 members; $15.99 non-members; $6.99 for children under 10. To reserve a spot, register online or call 612-626-3951.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, Arboretum Gift Store
Sunday, Dec. 13, 1-3 p.m., Arboretum Store at Galleria
The author of the children's book "Toads" will sign her book at the Arboretum Gift Store on Saturday and the satellite store in the Galleria on Sunday.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 1-2:30 p.m.
MacMillan Auditorium, Oswald Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission
This acclaimed handbell group will perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the MacMillan Auditorium of the Oswald Visitor Center. It's guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!
Friday, Dec. 18, time: 6:30-9 p.m.
Great Hall & Reedy Gallery
Check back for details, menu and pricing.
Saturday, Dec. 19, and Wednesday, Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to noon
Fee: $12 member/ $15 non-member
Enjoy a winter nature walk with an Arboretum naturalist. Meet in the Great Hall of the Oswald Visitor Center. Call 952-443-1422 for registration details.
Saturday, Dec. 19, in the Arboretum Galleria Gift Store
Sunday, Dec. 20, in the Arboretum Gift Store; 1-3 p.m. both days
Gift Store, Oswald Visitor Center
Author Jan Dunlap of Chaska will sign copies of her birdwatcher-themed murder mysteries from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Arboretum Gift Store in the Galleria shopping center in Edina and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Arboretum Gift Store.
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