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| Roses, pale purple coneflower, common milkweed, garden phlox, thousands of summer annuals and more are adding color and interest to the landscape. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Open until 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings. |
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June 1 through September 2, 2019 |
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| The Great Gnome Escape |
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| Explore the trails of the arboretum and help the department of gnomeland security locate the rogue band of roaming gnomes. |
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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 13 through September 10, 2019. |
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Tuesdays, April 3 through October 30, 2018 |
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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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Monday, September 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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 8, 2019 |
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Monday, September 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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September 19 through 22, 2019 |
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| Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show |
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| Entering its sixteenth 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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October 5 and 6, 2019 |
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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 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Monday, October 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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 15 at 6 p.m. |
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| Nebraska Shakespeare presents Othello |
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| Nebraska Shakespeare's 14th annual season of Shakespeare On Tour will make a stop at Lauritzen Gardens to perform Othello. The performance is geared toward audiences of all ages. Admission is free for garden members and is $10 + tax for non-members. Reservations are required. |
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Saturday, October 27 from noon to 4 p.m. |
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November 2, 2019 through January 6, 2020 |
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November 23, 2019 through January 5, 2020 |
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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. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. |
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November 23 and 24, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Wednesday, November 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Saturday, November 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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Sunday, December 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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December 7 and 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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December 14 through 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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December 26 through 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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January 2 through 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. |
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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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December 5, 2019 |
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| Deck the Holidays featuring David Eads |
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| The Lauritzen Gardens Guild is excited to welcome David Eads, Executive Director and CEO of the Tournament of Roses to share an exclusive look at what it takes to create this spectacular celebration of flowers and the turning of the calendar year. David, who revels in “the opportunity to be a part of something with such immense global impact,” will walk us through the year-round planning by the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to create this premiere holiday event. |
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Thursday, December 12, 2019 |
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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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2019 dates TBD |
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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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Friday, February 14, 2020 |
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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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2020 dates to be announced |
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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 17 and 18, 2020 |
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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 28 and 29, 2020 |
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| Greater Omaha Orchid Society's Orchid Show and Sale |
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| Don't miss the 2020 Greater Omaha Orchid Society’s 33rd Annual Orchid Show and Sale. 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, April 4, 2020 from noon to 3 p.m. |
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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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Sunday, April 12, 2020 |
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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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2020 date to be announced |
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2020 date to be announced |
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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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2020 dates to be announced |
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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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2020 dates to be announced |
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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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Sunday, May 10, 2020 |
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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 22 from midnight to midnight |
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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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2020 dates TBD |
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2020 dates to be announced |
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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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2020 dates 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 13 and 14, 2019 |
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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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