Auxiliary Holiday Sale Preview Night

Thursday, Dec. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Snyder Building Auditorium; ticket required
Be among the first to purchase beautiful seasonal items created by talented members of the Arboretum Auxiliary. Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you shop. Limited tickets available; $25 per person (fully tax-deductible/includes gate admission). Proceeds benefit the Arboretum. For ticket reservations, call Margie at 952-906-7616.

Auxiliary Holiday Sale

Dec. 6-7
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Snyder Building Auditorium
This is a great opportunity to purchase beautiful seasonal floral arrangements (dried and fresh), wreaths, ornaments, aromatherapy items, fashion accessories and bird- and garden-related items. All items created by talented Auxiliary members. Fresh greens from Oregon, outdoor arrangements, paperwhites and amaryllis bulbs also will be available. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum. Gate fees apply both days. (For information, call 952-443-1000 ext. 7052.)

2008 Photography Exhibit and Sale

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 & 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days
MacMillan Auditorium
Student photographers and members of the Arboretum Photographer Society show off their fineset Arboretum photographs in this exhibition and sale in the MacMillan Auditorium of the Oswald Visitor Center. Purchase greeting cards, prints, framed images and more.

Traditional Holiday Tea

Monday-Saturday, Dec. 8-13 and Dec. 15-20, plus Saturday, Dec. 27 and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 29-30
Create a special holiday memory with family and friends – enjoy festive afternoon tea in the Tea Room. This traditional Arboretum holiday offering takes place in the Snyder Building Tea Room. View wildlife and winter landscapes while basking in the warmth of a crackling fire. Three course tea complete with over-fresh sweets and savories. For reservations, call 612-624-7173.

"Making Spirits Bright"

Nov. 28-Jan. 2

Ar-BRRR-etum snowshoeing and cross-country skiing

Wed, Dec. 31