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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 14 through September 11, 2018. |
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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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July 26 through September 16, 2018 |
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| Art Exhibit: Taking Root by Kristine Allphin |
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| When Kristine Allphin began to play with batik on paper and discovered her passion for prairie grass, everything fell into place. This exhibit, full of color and texture, celebrates Batik (an ancient decorative art used to embellish textiles) and the many forms of beauty found in nature. |
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August 1 through 31, 2018 |
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Monday, September 3, 2018 |
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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 9, 2018 |
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Monday, September 10, 2018 |
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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 20 through 23, 2018 |
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| Lauritzen Gardens Antiques 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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September 26 through November 12, 2018 |
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| Art Exhibit: Nebraska Nostalgia by Senior Watercolorists from MCC |
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| This group of senior artists from Metro Community College's 50+ classes come from all walks of life and have a vast array of life experiences, but they all share a love of art and a need to express their talent. Botanical themes are often incorporated into their work, and this exhibit is described as "Nostalgic ideas with botanical themes." |
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Monday, October 1, 2018 |
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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 6 through November 16, 2018 |
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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 6 and 7, 2018 |
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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 28, 2018 |
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November 23, 2018 through January 6, 2019 |
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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 24-25, December 1-2, 8-9, 14-23, 26-30 and January 2-6, 2019 |
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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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Thursday, December 6, 2018 |
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| Deck the Holidays featuring Bill Quade |
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| Save the date to celebrate the holiday season with Bill Quade, Landscape Manager at the
Biltmore Estate in Asheville,
North Carolina. A marvel of elegance and charm, learn about the estate’s gardens and grounds and find out how the historic property comes to life with fresh evergreens, holiday décor, magnificent Christmas trees and colorful holiday blooms. |
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2018 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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Wednesday, December 12, 2018 |
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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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Thursday, February 14, 2019 |
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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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2019 date 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 13 and 14, 2019 |
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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. Pre-registration is required by February 27, 2019. |
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2019 date TBD |
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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 23 and 24, 2019 |
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| Greater Omaha Orchid Society's Orchid Show and Sale |
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| Don't miss the 2019 Greater Omaha Orchid Society’s 32nd 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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2019 date TBD |
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| Inspiring: Guild Spring Luncheon |
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| As a "creative think tank" for flower fun, Sybil Sylvester and her prized team of floral designers have created one of the South's most talked-about flower shops, gaining national recognition for their captivating arrangements and event design. |
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Saturday, April 20, 2019 |
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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 21, 2019 |
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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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2019 date TBD |
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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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2019 date TBD |
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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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Sunday, May 12, 2019 |
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| Mother's Day Brunch |
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| THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - To be placed on a waiting list, please call Merri at (402) 346-4002, ext. 201. Treat the special women in your life with a day of delicious food, botanical beauty and family togetherness.
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2019 date TBD |
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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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2019 dates TBD |
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2019 date TBD |
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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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2019 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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