Lauritzen Gardens

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

We can't think of a better way to spend a summer evening than listening to live music in the garden! Join us Thursday, June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. as the Terry Parker Band brings a soulful performance of classic rock and blues hits at our next Outdoor Concert at the Oasis.

Get tickets: https://ow.ly/AXnw50Z6fGA

06/02/2026

Take a look inside our terrariums and you just might spot the star-shaped blooms of this wind orchid (𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎 𝑓𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑎). While their wispy blooms give off a delicate appearance, these flowers were highly valued by Japanese social elites and samurai knights, who saw them as a symbol of power and refined aesthetic taste. The blooms also produce a strong, sweet fragrance similar to vanilla and jasmine. Find them along with other fascinating specimens on our plants of interest list this week!

06/02/2026

Soar on over to Sofia’s Play Garden on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon for a free drop-in program that introduces you to some of the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, aka birds of prey! Our friends at Fontenelle Forest will be here to give you an up-close look at a few of these incredible raptors and teach you how eagles, falcons, hawks, owls vultures, and more all play a vital role in our ecosystem.

No registration or additional cost required. Included with garden admission or membership.

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06/01/2026

It's going to be a great week in the garden:

🦖 Dig into the world of ancient dinos with our exhibit: Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors, produced by The Imagine Team. On display now through September 7.

🌹 Stop and smell the roses at the Omaha Rose Society’s Rose Day and Show Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

🐶 Leash up your pups and join us for a pawsitively good time in the garden tonight and at Leashes at Lauritzen from 5 to 8 p.m.

🎵 Make some noise for the Terry Parker Band as they take the stage for a soulful performance at our next Outdoor Concert at the Oasis on Thursday, June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

🧘 Unwind with a relaxing sound bathing session or cacao ceremony meditation, both on Thursday, June 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

📸 Capture the beauty of the season by signing up for our digital photography workshops happening this Saturday, June 6.

✨ Become a garden member and enjoy access to the garden every Tuesday morning starting at 8:30 a.m., plus yearly free admission, discounts on gift shop purchases, classes, events, and more!

🌼 Take a stroll among the roses, penstemon, poppies and more blooming throughout the garden!

📅 Plan your visit today!
Register for classes and explore the full schedule: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/classes-camps/

06/01/2026

EmBARK on a beautiful evening stroll with your four-legged friend during Leashes at Lauritzen, happening Monday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. Wander through 100 acres of scenic garden trails, snap pawsitively adorable photos among the flowers, and meet fellow pup parents along the way. Water stations will be setup throughout the garden to keep dogs hydrated. It’s going to be a tail-wagging good time you won’t want to miss!

05/31/2026

Come stop and smell the roses at the Omaha Rose Society’s Rose Day and Show! Join us on Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a celebration of all things roses as growers from across the region will be at Lauritzen Gardens to showcase their finest blooms. Learn about different varieties and care tips from expert rosarians, find inspiration for your own garden, and stroll over to the Robert H. Storz Family Rose Garden to see more than 200 cultivars in bloom!

Included with garden admission or membership

05/31/2026

A stroll through the Robert H. Storz Family Rose Garden never disappoints. Come see over 200 cultivars currently in bloom! Tickets can be purchased online at laurtizengardens.org/tickets

05/30/2026

The wait is over! Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors is now open at Lauritzen Gardens! Come get up close and take photos with over a dozen life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, ranging from the mighty T. rex of North America to the powerful Spinosaurus of Africa and the duck-billed Hadrosaur of Antarctica. See how these incredible creatures once roamed ancient Earth and discover how their environments affected their behavior, diets, survival and more.

This exhibit is produced by The Imagine Team. Included with garden admission and free for members. Get advance tickets online at lauritzengardens.org.