8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218

Adult & Family Learning

Adult & Family Learning

Engaging classes and events for every interest!

Adult & Family Learning

Adult & Family Learning at the Dallas Arboretum offers engaging classes and events for every interest. From horticulture and crafting to cooking demonstrations, nutrition, and more, there’s always something new to discover and enjoy.


Cooking Demos

Dallas College Cooks

Every Monday
11am-12pm | A Tasteful Place

Chef Daniel Alvarenga, with Dallas College, creates healthy and delicious seasonal dishes your family will love to make and eat at home.

Garden Chef Series

Friday – Sunday
11am, 12pm, & 1pm

Join us in A Tasteful Place at the Tasting Pavilion for a 30-minute demo and tasting as our garden chef crafts seasonal samples highlighting a hero vegetable of the week. Watch, learn, and enjoy a fresh, flavorful bite!


Cooking Classes

  • Learn More about Asian Mint Date Night at the Garden

    Asian Mint Date Night at the Garden

    Wednesday, April 2 at
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Creative Arts Classes

  • Learn More about Spring Wrapped Bouquet with Lizzie Bee’s

    Spring Wrapped Bouquet with Lizzie Bee’s

    Saturday, March 22 at
  • Learn More about Glass in Bloom: Spring Tree Glass Creation

    Glass in Bloom: Spring Tree Glass Creation

    Tuesday, March 25 at
  • Learn More about Sounds For Sculpture Concert

    Sounds For Sculpture Concert

    Tuesday, April 29 at
  • Learn More about Watercolor Basics: Painting Texas Wildflowers

    Watercolor Basics: Painting Texas Wildflowers

    Tuesday, May 27 at
  • Learn More about Acrylic Painting Basics: Inspired by Monet

    Acrylic Painting Basics: Inspired by Monet

    Tuesday, July 29 at
  • Learn More about Monoprinting and Collage Basics

    Monoprinting and Collage Basics

    Tuesday, August 26 at
  • Learn More about Candlemaking Basics

    Candlemaking Basics

    Tuesday, October 28 at
  • Learn More about Natural Dying Basics: Shibori

    Natural Dying Basics: Shibori

    Tuesday, November 18 at
  • Learn More about Watercolor Basics: Painting a Nature Scene

    Located at A Tasteful Place

    Explore watercolor in this friendly and relaxed beginner painting workshop.
    More Details about Watercolor Basics: Painting a Nature Scene

    Watercolor Basics: Painting a Nature Scene

    Tuesday, December 16 at
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Cultivate Series

The Cultivate Series at the Dallas Arboretum is a vibrant collection of events designed to celebrate plants, community, and learning. Each event features beautiful garden views, live music, and engaging demos, creating a memorable atmosphere for all attendees. 

Upcoming Series Events

  • Learn More about Cactus Show and Sale

    Cactus Show and Sale

    Saturday, May 10 at
  • Learn More about The Tomato Jam

    The Tomato Jam

    Saturday, May 31 at
  • Learn More about House Plant Show & Sale

    House Plant Show & Sale

    Friday, July 11 at
  • Learn More about Pepper Palooza

    Pepper Palooza

    Saturday, August 9 at
  • Learn More about Java Fest

    Java Fest

    Sunday, September 28 at
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Recipes Resource

We keep an archive of recipes from A Tasteful Place cooking & nutrition demos, tastings and classes so that you may try your hand at the garden-to-table dishes in your own home.

See the Recipes

Hands preparing fresh ingredients over a cutting board

A New Experience Each Week

As a member of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, experience unique seasonal events throughout the year and get access to members-only events.