Membership
Member Tips and Events
Come see what being a member is all about!
As a benefit of membership, no advance reservation is required. Simply present your membership card and valid ID at the ticket booth for easy access to the Arboretum. Please note that parking may be limited during peak seasons, so plan your visit accordingly.
Sweets and Treats with Santa
December 7, 14, & 21 | 10:30am & 1:00pm
Get your list for Santa ready and prepare your sweet tooth because this is one holiday tradition not to be missed! Enjoy a delicious buffet of sweets, hot chocolate bar, and a take-home a box of goodies from Mud Puddle Co. Crafts, story time with Mrs. Claus, and of course photos with the big guy himself are available to all participants.
Creative Arts Workshops
Gather your friends, pack your favorite Happy Hour fare, and join us for a members-only workshop! Each month features a different medium with the end product being both seasonal as well as nature themed.
Early Morning Walks
Early morning member walks have ended for the year. We look forward to welcoming you back in the spring!
Take advantage of your membership with an early morning walk or relaxing time in the garden, just for our members. Refresh and enjoy the peace we often miss in the concrete jungles of our city. The Dallas Arboretum offers an escape where peacefulness is easily obtained in the early morning hours.
No professional photography is allowed during this time.
Member Tips
1. Keep Up With What’s Happening
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram – it’s the best way to keep tabs on what’s going on in the garden! Keep an eye out for updates, events and demos happening.
2. Plan For Slower Times
During our spring and fall festivals, the garden gets very crowded on weekends after 11am if the weather is good. Plan to get here right when we open (or earlier) to avoid the crowds while still enjoying the most beautiful garden features.
3. Visit Often
Try to visit us at least twice per season (once at the beginning and once at the end) even if you only have an hour to spare. While the festivals themselves don’t change very much in this time, the garden is always evolving through the unique North Texas weather – what you’ll see on a walk in May is VERY different from what will be blooming in July.
4. Don’t be afraid of the summer heat.
We offer a lot of ways to keep cool and avoid the sun such as tons of shade, indoor areas, water features and misters. Not to mention that the garden is particularly vibrant during the summer with lush, verdant greens, blooming succulents and blooms full of pollinators everywhere.
Not Yet a Member?
Members enjoy benefits year-round. Become a member and reap the benefits.