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September through December |
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| Program and Events Guide |
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| Download the latest Program and Events Guide to get the dirt on all upcoming educational classes, workshops, and programs at Lauritzen Gardens. |
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November 21, 2020 through January 5, 2021 |
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| Merry and Bright - Holiday Poinsettia Show |
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| It's been said that "There's no place like home for the holidays", and the living room is certainly the heart of the home. This holiday season, we invite you to step into our living room, as the floral display hall is transformed into a comfy, cozy space that is full of joy, cheer, and of course, plants. TIMED TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. |
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| Holiday Harmony |
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| Join us during the holiday season to listen to live music amid the festive garden surroundings. Visitors are invited to stroll through the poinsettia show or cozy up next to the fireplace and enjoy lunch or a snack.
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Saturday, December 12, 2020 |
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| National Poinsettia Day |
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| Celebrate this national holiday, commemorating this gorgeous holiday plant, while visiting the poinsettia show. The first 100 households receive a free poinsettia. |
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| Girls' Day: Japanese Doll Exhibit |
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| In honor of the Japanese celebration of Hinamatsuri, also called Doll’s Day or Girls’ Day, discover a vast set of ornamental Imperial dolls, or hina-ningyo, representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period (A.D. 794 - 1185) on display.
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March 27, 2021 |
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| Easter Extravaganza |
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| Don't miss this afternoon of fun with crafts, egg hunts and photos with the Easter Bunny!
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| Easter Brunch |
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| An annual tradition for many area families, enjoy a fabulous Easter brunch at the garden. |
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Tuesday mornings from April 6 through October 27, 2021 |
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| TREEmendous Arbor Day Celebration |
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| Don't miss a TREEmendous Arbor Day Celebration- a fun day dedicated to trees. Enjoy a variety of tree-themed educational activities designed for families to learn about a variety of tree topics. The first 100 households will receive a FREE tree seedling. Children who dress like a tree get in free. |
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| Leashes at Lauritzen |
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| The garden has gone to the dogs! Bring your canine friends to walk the grounds and enjoy the great outdoors together. |
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| Ikebana Exhibition |
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| This Ikebana exhibition features arrangements from both classical and contemporary schools of Ikebana. Members of Ikebana International Omaha #60 will be present during show hours to meet guests and answer questions about the art of Ikebana.
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| Bonsai Exhibition |
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| Members of the Nebraska Bonsai Society will share their passion for the art of styling trees and help you better understand both the art and the science of bonsai in Nebraska. |
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| Mother's Day Brunch |
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| Treat the special women in your life with a day of delicious food, botanical beauty and family togetherness.
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| Patriotic Perches |
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| A collection of 51 handcrafted birdhouses that combines art, geography, horticulture and birding to educate visitors about state birds and flowers and how to attract wildlife to their garden space. |
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| Railroad Days |
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| Celebrate all things train and track while visiting the model railroad garden. |
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September 9-12, 2021 |
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| Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show |
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| The 2020 Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show has been canceled. We are grateful for the community's support in the past, present, and in all the shows to come. The 2021 show will be held September 9-12 to benefit Lauritzen Gardens. |
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| Japanese Ambience Festival |
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| For an entire weekend, the garden grounds are alive with merriment as guests celebrate the joys of autumn and experience the Japanese culture first-hand. |
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October 24, 2021 |
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| Sandhill Crane Migration Bus Tour |
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| Unfortunately we will not host a crane trip in Spring 2021. To be placed on a list for future trips, contact Shelby at (402) 346-4002, ext. 263. Journey along the Platte River Valley and experience hundreds of thousands of beautiful Sandhill cranes in their majestic migration. This is a must-see tour where you will enjoy one of nature’s treasures, and is also a great chance for unique birding and photography opportunities. |
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