Dome After Dark

Fridays | November 24 through March 29

6-10 p.m.

Experience the Botanical Garden in a new light!

Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with unique and colorful lighting at this family-friendly event. The perfect date night, girls’ night out, or unique and memorable outing with friends and family, Dome After Dark is an event you’ll want to keep coming back to.

Purchase Tickets

Members – $6 off all ticket types
Adult – $12
Senior (65+) – $11
Active Military – $11
Children (2-12) – $9
Children 1 and under – free
Museums for All (WIC and SNAP EBT card holders) – free

Special Programs

Cocoa and Crafts | Friday, February 9, 6-8 p.m.
Nothing warms your body and soul like the lush conservatory, hot chocolate, and crafting! While enjoying Dome After Dark, indulge in our full hot chocolate bar to create a delicious treat to sip on while you create two botanical-themed crafts perfect for this winter. This activity will allow participants to work at their own pace. Registration is required. Admission to Dome After Dark is included.

$17 Members, $20 Nonmembers
Register

Valentine’s Day Dome After Dark

Wednesday, February 14

Make this Valentine’s Day extra special at Dome After Dark! Enjoy the conservatory and Gardeners Show House illuminated with colorful lighting and filled with live music from Day! The perfect date night, Galentine’s event, or family activity! We’d love to see you there!

Trellis Café Menu

50 Shades of Green | Wednesday, February 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 7-8 p.m.
To celebrate the holiday of love, explore the birds and the bees of flowers and trees. From overnight plant sex changes to motile sperm, learn about these and other plant sex facts as you enjoy a glass of wine and chocolates. After this educational and tasty program, each couple will take an orchid home to commemorate the evening.

Members $51 per pair; Nonmembers $60 per pair
Register for 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Register for 7-8 p.m.

50 Shades of Green | Friday, February 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 7-8 p.m.
To celebrate the holiday of love, explore the birds and the bees of flowers and trees. From overnight plant sex changes to motile sperm, learn about these and other plant sex facts as you enjoy a glass of wine and chocolates. After this educational and tasty program, each couple will take an orchid home to commemorate the evening.

Members $51 per pair; Nonmembers $60 per pair
Register for 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Register for 7-8 p.m.

Dessert Charcuterie | Friday, February 23, 6:30-8 p.m.
Think chocolates, fresh fruit, salty treats, and more! Our favorite way to serve dessert is a little sampling of everything sweet. Join us for a fun, tasty workshop led by Boards by Heidi, to learn how to make your own beautiful dessert charcuterie boards! Registration required. Admission to Dome After Dark included.

Per Pair: Members $81, Nonmembers $90
Register

Tickets

Members – $6 off all ticket types
Adult – $12
Senior (65+) – $11
Active Military – $11
Children (2-12) – $9
Children 1 and under – free
Museums for All (WIC and SNAP EBT card holders) – free

Purchase Tickets

Food and Drink

Trellis Café will have shared plates, drinks, and mocktails available for purchase in the café. They will also serve concessions, drinks, and mocktails in the garden commons.

Hours
Café: 6-9 p.m.
Secondary location in garden commons: 6-9:30 p.m.

Volunteering

Interested in volunteering at Dome After Dark?

Fill out a volunteer application!

Event Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring a special event at the Botanical Garden?

Email giving@dmbotanicalgarden.com or call 515.323.6289 with any questions about sponsorships.

Thank you to our 2024 presenting sponsor