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On display through October 1, 2017 |
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| Cactus and Succulent Display |
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| See a curated exhibit of the garden's rarely seen cactus and succulent collection and learn about these interesting plants, their adaptations, growing requirements, beautiful blooms and more! |
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Tuesdays, April 4 through October 31, 2017 |
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| Walking Club |
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| Get your morning exercise with a refreshing and rejuvenating walk through the garden. |
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July 13 through September 11, 2017 |
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September 27 through October 15, 2017 |
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| Lithuanian Folk Wood Sculpture Carving |
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| In celebration of Omaha's Sister City of Šiauliai, Lithuania, Lauritzen Gardens will host a third live demonstration of Lithuanian wood sculpture carving this fall. Aurimas Šimkus will return to the garden to create a series of three carvings that depict characters from an ancient Lithuanian folk tale, Jūratė and Kastytis, as part of the Saulės Takas project.
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Monday, October 2, 2017 |
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| Leashes at Lauritzen |
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| Bring your canine friends to walk the grounds from 5 to 8 p.m. and enjoy the great outdoors together. |
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October 7 through November 17 |
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| Fall Chrysanthemum Show |
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| Discover a fascinating fabrication of flowers. Bold mums combine with brilliant colors, rich fabrics, diverse textures, gifts from the people of Shizuoka to the people of Omaha, and other exotic design elements- representative of the storied Japanese culture.
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October 7 and 8, 2017 |
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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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Sunday, October 29, 2017 |
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Select Sundays during the Holiday Season |
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| Holiday Harmony |
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| Listen to live holiday music that enhances the ambience of the festive surroundings and makes for a joyous afternoon outing. |
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Thursday, December 7 |
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| Deck the Holidays: Holiday Soiree featuring Danielle Rollins |
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| Heralding the holiday season, this year's Lauritzen Gardens Guild Holiday Luncheon features renowned hostess and party planner, Danielle Rollins. Mixing a dash of glamour with an approachable flair, Danielle sets the standard for Gracious Living and Stylish Entertaining™. |
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December 9 and 10, 2017 |
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| Holiday Happening |
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| Share holiday wishes with Santa, engage in make-and-take activities with the family and enjoy the holiday cheer. |
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November 24 through January 4 |
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| Holiday Poinsettia Show |
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| Be amazed by this spectacular floral display featuring a 20-foot-tall poinsettia tree, model trains and other nostalgic decorations. |
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November 24 and 25, December 2, 3, 9, 10, 15-23, 26-30, January 2 and 3 |
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| Holiday Poinsettia Show AGLOW |
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| Once again, Lauritzen Gardens is making the holiday season merry and BRIGHT! The holiday poinsettia show and the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory will be adorned and enhanced with light as the garden extends its hours on select evenings to celebrate the beauty of the season. |
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017 |
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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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Wednesday, February 14, 2018 |
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| Valentine's Day Dinner |
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| Experience one of the most beautiful, exquisite Valentine’s Day dinners in Omaha, in the intimate surroundings of the visitor and education center. |
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2018 dates TBD |
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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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Saturday, March 17, 2018 |
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| St. Patrick's Day Lunch |
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| Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the greenest place in Omaha with a scrumptious lunch that's full of Irish spirit. |
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March 20 and 21, 2018 |
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| Sandhill Crane Migration Bus Tour |
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| 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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March 24 and 25, 2018 |
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| Orchid Show |
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| Don't miss the 2017 Greater Omaha Orchid Society’s 30th Annual Orchid Show and Sale (dates to be announced), Visitors will get the opportunity to see and prime specimens of these exotic plants up close and purchase a plant of their own. |
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Saturday, March 31, 2018 |
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| Easter Extravaganza |
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| Don't miss this morning of fun with crafts, egg hunts and photos with the Easter Bunny!
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Sunday, April 1, 2018 |
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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. To make reservations, call Merri at (402) 346-4002, ext. 201. |
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Saturday, April 29, 2017 |
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| TREEmendous Arbor Day Celebration |
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| 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! In the spirit of Nebraska's homegrown holiday, children who dress like a tree will get in FREE! |
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Mondays and Tuesdays During the Summer Months |
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| Garden Twilight |
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| Visit the garden during the twilight hours for a relaxing way to end the summer days.
Monday and Tuesday evenings from May 15 through September 5, 2017. |
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2018 date TBD |
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| Spring into Spring Plant Sale |
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| A unique opportunity for the public to shop from an incredible variety of plants sold to benefit Lauritzen Gardens and a hand-picked selection of plants from area garden clubs and vendors. |
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Sunday, May 13, 2018 |
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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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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 |
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| Omaha Gives! |
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| A community-wide event to show off Omaha's spirit of giving, raise awareness about local nonprofits and celebrate the collective effort it takes to make this city great. Anyone can participate and ANY AMOUNT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. |
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2018 dates TBD |
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Sunday, June 10, 2018 |
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| Rose Day and Show |
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| Join the Omaha Rose Society for their annual Rose Day and Show, to promote the culture and appreciation of the rose. |
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July 1 through 4, 2017 |
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2018 date TBD |
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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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July 14 and 15, 2018 |
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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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2018 dates TBD |
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| Sweet Corn Festival |
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| Indulge in all things sweet corn during this summer fun festival at Lauritzen Gardens. |
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2018 date TBD |
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September 20 through 23, 2018 |
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| Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show |
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| Entering its fifteenth year, the show brings a wide range of museum quality antiques, as well as renowned experts in antiques, gardening, art and design to Omaha. |
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