Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
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Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
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Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Join us for a members-only night!
Members receive a First Look at the fall/winter edition of Bloom magazine, enjoy light refreshments, and get an exclusive look at our upcoming sensory-friendly tours.
This is a member-exclusive night at the Garden. Please sign in with the email associated with your membership to be able to reserve a free spot. Your member discount will be added after you click "Add to Cart." If you have never logged in, please register an account with the email associated to your membership. Each membership grants two complimentary admissions.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
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Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
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Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Music in the Garden
Presented by Hy-Vee
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden concert series! Buy your tickets in advance for single concerts, or purchase a season pass for all concerts. The richly planted walled setting of the celebration lawn is a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional musical acts to perform.
Click here to purchase a season pass. A season pass includes tickets to all concerts in the 2026 season at a discounted price, plus early entry so you can pick your preferred seats!
Music starts at 6:30 pm. General entry starts at 6:00 pm. Season Pass, Garden Giving Club, and member with pre-purchased ticket entry starts at 5:30 pm.
Presenting sponsor: Hy-Vee
Major sponsor: Better Homes & Gardens
Supporting Sponsors: Fredrikson, On With Life
Production partner: Ripple Productions
2026 Concert Lineup
June 11 — Weary Ramblers
June 18 — The Textures
June 25 — Mango Soul
July 2 — Son Peruchos
July 9 — June Bugs DSM
July 16 — The NOLA Jazz Band
July 23 — The Feel Right
July 30 — The Swallowtails
August 6 — The Crowfoot Rakes
August 20 — RetroSpect
Rescheduled: August 21 — The Finesse
Rescheduled: August 27 — Diplomats of Solid Sound
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Weather Policy
In the event of severe weather, concerts may be postponed and rescheduled for a later date. Updates will be posted on the Botanical Garden website and social media channels. Season pass holders and advance ticket purchasers will be notified by email if schedule changes occur.
Tickets are non-refundable, unless a performance cannot be rescheduled.
Grab your friends for Boos & Brews, an adults-only Halloween celebration featuring local brews, live entertainment, and ghostly fun amidst the spooky conservatory! Samples from some of the metro’s best breweries will be on tap alongside strolling magic, live DJ, and more in Central Iowa's most unique Halloween destination.
Food and drink will be available for purchase from Flora including featured products from partner breweries, while supplies last.
Note: admission to this event is limited and tickets may not be available at the door.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your membership discount. Your login email address is the one associated with your membership. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click register. If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your membership discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Free Access Programs: Advance online ticketing is available for Pineapple members. Please log in to reserve your tickets and receive your membership discounts. Due to limited capacity, tickets may not be available at the door. Library Adventure Pass, American Horticultural Society reciprocal admission, Pineapple Tokens, and Free Passes are not eligible for free or discounted admission to Boos & Brews.
Participants in this program must be 21 years of age or older.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
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Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
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Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
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Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
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Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
To reserve advance tickets for another date or time, click "Select Other Dates" and "See Other Times" above.
Welcome to Eerie Evenings, a night filled with lights, vibes, and spectral plants to add to your spooky season!
Flora will be onsite providing cash bar and concession services.
Members please click "sign in" above to apply your membership discount. Your membership discount will appear after you click "add to cart." . Your login email address is the one associated with your membership. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset.
Free Access Programs: Advance online ticketing is available for Pineapple Members. Please log in to reserve your tickets and receive your membership discounts, or present your membership card at the front desk to purchase tickets upon arrival. Library Adventure Pass, American Horticultural Society reciprocal admission, Pineapple Tokens, and Free Passes are not eligible for free or discounted admission to Eerie Evenings.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart." If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
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Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
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Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
-
Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Join us Halloween weekend at the Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden for Trick or Trees as we celebrate the spooky side of plants! Explore and enjoy festive entertainment, educational activities, and fall-favorite foods throughout the garden at this family-friendly event. Bring your costumes and curiosity for a full day of fun at the BOOtanical Garden!
Members please click "sign in" above to apply your membership discount. Your login email address is the one associated with your membership. If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your membership discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Free Access Programs: Advance online ticketing is currently unavailable for Museums for All, Pineapple Tokens, American Horticultural Society reciprocal admission, Library Adventure Passes, and Free Passes. Please present passes/tokens at the front desk upon arrival.
This is a bundled series of programs. To register for individual events, click "show individual events" below.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
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Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
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Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Please Read: To register for this event, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart. To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click register. If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
-
Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
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If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.
Please Read:
- To register for a package, enter the quantity below and click the register button. Fill in the registration form and click add to cart.
- To register for individual classes, click "show individual events."
- To register for more classes before checking out, click on the Botanical Garden logo in the upper left corner to return to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden calendar of events.
Members and Garden Giving Club donors: please click "sign in" above to apply your discount. . If you have not created an account with your email address, please click "Create Account." If you have forgotten your password, please click reset. Your discount will appear after you click "add to cart."
Only named individuals on the Botanical Garden membership are eligible for the member rates.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to lecture-based programs receive a full refund.
-
Cancellations made five or more days prior to material-based programs receive a full refund, minus a 10% material fee.
-
Cancellations made less than five days prior to ANY program date are non-refundable but can be transferred to a class credit.
-
Refunds are not given for missed programs. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable
-
If a program is canceled or rescheduled by the Botanical Garden, we will reschedule you to the new date, OR transfer to a class credit, OR offer a full refund. You will be notified as early as possible via phone or email, so please be sure to provide accurate contact information when registering. NOTE: The Botanical Garden is not responsible for lack of notification if not provided with accurate contact details.
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A non-refundable credit card processing fee will be applied to your transaction.
For questions, please call the education department at 515.323.6290 ext 6.