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Arbor Day Festival and spring plant sale
April 26 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10am-2pm for The Dawes Arboretum’s 32nd annual Arbor Day Festival & Spring Plant Sale.
Admission is free all day thanks to our presenting sponsor Park National Bank!
Help us celebrate all things trees:
- Tree Ceremony at 10 AM to kick off the event with special guests
- Free Tree Giveaway (while supplies last)
- Tree Climbing (for children age 8 or older)
- Daweswood House Museum open house
- History Center, featuring the new exhibit, Dedicated: Arboretum Staff
- Spring Plant Sale
- Paint by Number Activity with Robin Renee
- Canvas Painting Activity with Kathy Anderson Art
- Pilar Designs Face Painting
- Ceramic Painting with Create JOY DIY Studio (For Purchase)
- Wagon Tour of the North Loop, more details to come
- Natural Weaving Station at the Natural Play Area
- Interactive tables with Arboretum Experts
- Music
- Food Trucks*: Roaming Rooster, Ernie’s Donuts, Sunny Sips
- Photo Op with special guest
*Subject to change
Our Spring Plant Sale will feature a great selection of plants well suited to spring planting, especially native plants that are perfect for growing in Ohio landscapes. The sale will also include a variety of trees, shrubs, and annuals, while supplies last! Arboretum experts will be available to assist with plant care and selection questions. Members will receive 15% off their purchases.
Don’t miss our local community partners joining us at the event, including:
- Licking County Master Gardeners
- Pollinator Pathways of Licking County
- Bartlett Tree Service
- Stream & Wetlands
- and much more!
