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| What's In Bloom? |
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| Current highlights include: fall foliage, ornamental grasses, evergreens, barks, berries, seed pods, and poinsettias. |
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November 18 through December 31, 2023 |
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| Merry and Bright - Holiday Poinsettia Show |
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| Whether it’s a visit to the iconic 20’ tall poinsettia tree, a tour through the lush conservatory to see the holiday express, roasting marshmallows on the festival garden patio, or finding the perfect gift in the gift shop, there is a natural magic at Lauritzen Gardens that makes the season Merry & Bright. The garden closes at 4 p.m. with the last daytime entry at 3 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Daytime tickets DO NOT include admission to Bright Nights. |
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November 15 through December 31, 2023 |
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| In the Gallery: That Which Connects Us by Keith Buswell |
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| In 2016, ecologist Suzanne Simard found a network of fungi underground connecting the roots of trees that not only relayed information to each other, but also provided nutrients for young and dying plants. This discovery is an embodiment of community. Through the imagery of trees, the collection of etchings in That Which Connects Us… examines those networks as an analogy of our interpersonal relationships. |
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November 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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| Bright Nights |
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| Set a merry mood with friends and family and explore the illuminated indoor gardens. From a 20’ tall poinsettia tree to a tropical paradise, see festive installations that glow and shine, showcasing nature in a new light. Timed tickets are required for this event. |
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November 24-26 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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| Bright Nights |
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| Set a merry mood with friends and family and explore the illuminated indoor gardens. From a 20’ tall poinsettia tree to a tropical paradise, see festive installations that glow and shine, showcasing nature in a new light. Timed tickets are required for this event. |
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December 1-3 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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| Bright Nights |
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| Set a merry mood with friends and family and explore the illuminated indoor gardens. From a 20’ tall poinsettia tree to a tropical paradise, see festive installations that glow and shine, showcasing nature in a new light. Timed tickets are required for this event. |
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Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. |
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| Deck the Holidays: Fa-La Fantasy- Guild Holiday Luncheon |
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| Celebrate the holiday season and support the garden by attending the Lauritzen Gardens Guild’s annual Deck the Holidays luncheon featuring Kiana Underwood, the celebrated floral artist at the creative helm of Tulipina. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! |
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December 8-23 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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| Bright Nights |
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| Set a merry mood with friends and family and explore the illuminated indoor gardens. From a 20’ tall poinsettia tree to a tropical paradise, see festive installations that glow and shine, showcasing nature in a new light. Timed tickets are required for this event. |
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December 8, 15, and 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. |
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| Lights and Libations |
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| Join us on select Fridays during Bright Nights as we treat guests to evenings full of lights and libations! On December 8, 15, and 22, cash-only bars will serve up an array of cocktails, beers, and wines. Stroll through the indoor gardens, drink in hand, while enjoying the illuminated displays. Great for date night or for a cheerful night with friends and family. All ages may attend these evenings, but guests must be 21 with a valid ID to enter the bar area. Advance timed tickets for Bright Nights are required. |
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December 26-30 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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| Bright Nights |
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| Set a merry mood with friends and family and explore the illuminated indoor gardens. From a 20’ tall poinsettia tree to a tropical paradise, see festive installations that glow and shine, showcasing nature in a new light. Timed tickets are required for this event. |
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Various dates and times |
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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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Sunday, December 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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| Family Fun Night with a visit from Santa! |
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| Buy a Bright Nights ticket for December 10 and enjoy an evening of festive fun for families! Visit with Santa Claus, hear a seasonal story, make an ornament, meet the Omaha Police Department Mounted Patrol, play games, get your face painted, watch LED performers from Omaha Circus Arts, and more! |
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January 13 through May 12, 2024 |
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| BRICKLIVE: Brickosaurs |
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| On display for the first time in the United States, experience BRICKLIVE: Brickosaurs, an adventure of Jurassic scale at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens. Starting January 13, 2024, marvel at 30 iconic dinosaur sculptures made from more than 1.5 million bricks and witness firsthand what it would have been like to come face-to-face with a herd of incredible reptiles, while discovering prehistoric plants in the garden’s collection. This dino-mite brick sculpture exhibit is included with garden admission and is FREE for garden members. |
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Wednesday, February 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. |
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| Valentine's Day Dinner |
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| Join us for an intimate Valentine's Day dinner. Reservations will open January 3, 2024. For inquiries, contact us at (402) 346-4002, ext. 201 or b.brice@omahabotanicalgardens.org |
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March 19-20, 2024 |
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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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Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24, 2024 |
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2024 dates TBD |
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| Easter Extravaganza |
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| This isn't your garden variety Easter egg hunt! The Easter bunny has an empty basket! See if you can find all 14 of his missing eggs by matching colors and patterns as you explore the spring garden.
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Sunday, March 31, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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| Easter Brunch |
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| Celebrate Easter at Lauritzen Gardens! Stroll through the spring garden, enjoy the spring exhibit and join us for a delicious brunch buffet. Reservations are required and open January 8, 2024. |
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Friday, April 26, 2024 |
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| Arbor Day TREE Giveaway |
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| Celebrate Arbor Day by taking a walk through the arboretum or the woodland walk. The first 100 households will receive a FREE tree seedling. |
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May 3 through 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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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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May 3 through 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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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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Monday, May 6, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Sunday, May 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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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. Reservations are required and open January 8, 2024. |
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Monday, May 13, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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| Omaha Rose Society's 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. Gardeners from throughout the region will exhibit a variety of superb rose blooms grown in their home gardens. Guests can also explore the rose garden to see more than 200 cultivars of garden roses and visit with rosarians to learn about roses and their care. |
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Monday, June 3, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Monday, June 10, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. |
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Monday, July 1, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. |
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Monday, July 8, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. |
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. |
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Monday, August 5, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Monday, August 12, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. |
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. |
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Monday, September 2, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Sunday, September 8, 2024 from noon to 3 p.m. |
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Monday, September 9, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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September 26 through 29, 2024 |
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2024 dates TBD |
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| Wicked Plants Display |
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| While there are far more heroes than villains in the botanical world, some plants are REALLY wicked. This display will showcase plants from our collection that poison, paralyze, puncture, intoxicate, eat flesh, and otherwise offend, some of which we commonly grow in our homes and gardens.
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October 5 and 6, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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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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Monday, October 7, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Monday, October 14, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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2024 date TBD |
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| SPOOKY SPIRITS |
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| The garden will transform into a captivating realm of after-hours fun, foliage and SPOOKY SPIRITS. Get ready to sip on themed cocktails amidst lush greenery and bewitching blooms. Delight in tantalizing treats from Abraham Catering, engage in playful garden games, and enjoy bone-chilling entertainment during this adults-only escapade. |
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2024 date TBD |
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| Ghoulish Garden Adventure |
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| Come join the fun! Discover the things in nature that make the fall so festive! Dress in costume and explore a variety of fun and educational activity stations throughout the garden. |
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