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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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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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July 13 through September 11, 2017 |
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Tuesday, July 25, 2017 |
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Monday, July 31, 2017 |
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| Glee Handbell Choir of Japan |
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| Back by popular demand, the Glee Handbell Choir from Meiji Gakuin Higashimurayama High School in Tokyo, Japan will present two concerts at Lauritzen Gardens on Monday, July 31. Concerts will include pieces by Bizet, Schönberg, Joplin, and Gershwin, among others. |
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017 |
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Monday, August 7, 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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August 12 and 13, 2017 |
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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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Monday, September 4, 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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Sunday, September 10, 2017 |
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September 15 through 17, 2017 |
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| Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show |
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| Entering its thirteenth 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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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 7 |
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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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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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2018 dates TBD |
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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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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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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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