Fall’s almost here, y’all. And while we know in Texas autumn is more of a concept than a weather-based phenomenon, it’s still a choice time of the year to celebrate the season’s delicacies, primarily pumpkin. Get knee deep in the season’s harvest at the Dallas Arboretum, where Autumn at the Arboretum has returned!
Every year, the Dallas Arboretum holds their beloved (and highly acclaimed) autumn festival. The expression “everything is bigger in Texas” holds true at the Arboretum. Now in its 20th year, Autumn at the Arboretum returns on Saturday, September 20, with a dazzling display of autumn flowers embellished with the likes of 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash sourced from the pumpkin capital of Texas, Floydada.
In its 20th anniversary, Autumn at the Arboretum features the theme ¡Mundo México! As such, the arboretum reimagines its Pumpkin Village as the seven regions of Mexico. The arboretum also features a series of artistic sculptures from Oaxacan artists, Maria and Jacobo Angeles.
Per custom, the festival features daily programming such as their scavenger hunts, seasonal tastings, pumpkin hikes, squash art, and horticulture presentations.
The Dallas Arboretum is also hosting a series of special events including Pumpkins & Pints Nights, Pumpkin After Hours, Day of the Dead Pinata Class, Goblins in the Garden, and Savor the Season: Autumn Breads with Wolfgang Puck catering.
Visitors can also expect special live music and performances throughout the season.
Autumn at the Arboretum takes place at the Dallas Arboretum located at 8525 Garland Road from September 20 to November 2.
Tickets are available on the Dallas Arboretum website.
If you’re one to celebrate the autumn season, well you’d be hard-pressed finding a better place to do it than the Dallas Arboretum! For more information, visit their website.