Dogwood Days 2026

Saturday, May 30th – Sunday, June 7th

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily

Join us for a week of open gardens, guided tours, and special events:

SATURDAY, MAY 30th

4:30- 7:00 PM Bright Botanicals Celebration

Join us for botanically inspired cocktails, mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music. This is a family-friendly event. Members are free.

(Tickets must be reserved in advance) Register here

Become a member here

SUNDAY, May 31st

10:00 AM-12:00 PM Botanical Cyanotypes

After a brief explanation of what cyanotype is and the methods that participants will use, attendees will be able to create their own cyanotype print. Register here

12:00 PM-2:00 PM Pressed Flowers

After a demonstration of how to create a shadowbox, participants will select flowers and make one to take home. Register here

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd

6:00 PM-8:00 PM Wine, Cheese, and Trees!

Always a highlight during Dogwood Days, Debbie Merriam will lead a tour of the gardens, asking trivia questions about wine, cheese, and trees while participants sip a beverage of their choice. Register here

SATURDAY, JUNE 6th

9:00 AM-9:30 AM Sheep Shearing

Watch our flock get their summer haircuts! The sheep shearer works quickly, so arrive early! No pre-registration required.

10:00 AM-2:00 PM Wakefield Field Day

Field day is a family-friendly event with a Fun Run, games, our traditional dog show, a bubble fest, and garden tours. Register here

11:00 AM-12:00 PM Animal Encounters with Massachusetts Audubon

Learn about Massachusetts native fauna with Massachusetts Audubon! We are so thrilled to host the Massachusetts Audubon and welcome their animal ambassadors to the arboretum. Pre-registration is required due to limited space. Register here

** If you register to come to the Animal Encounter program, registration is not required for Field Day.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7th

9:00 AM-10:00 AM Morning Light Walking Tour and Coffee

Enjoy a guided tour through the gardens and experience the Dogwood flowers in the quiet morning light with a cup of coffee. Register here

If your Garden Club or organization would like to schedule a private tour, please call: 617-333-0924 or email arboretum@dogwoodlanefarm.org