Autumn
at the Arboretum in Dallas - Guest Post
Sophia Hobbs works with Dalworth Rug Cleaning, a Dallas based textile cleaning company. The business was founded in 1976 and has evolved through the years to provide comprehensive cleaning services such as Oriental rug cleaning, preservation, repairs, wrapping, and storage.
Last week I had
the pleasure of taking the kids to the Dallas Arboretum which has
undergone a seasonal change, diving into a fall medley of warm orange
and red colors. If you have not been to the Dallas Arboretum, or have
only gone in the spring when everything is in bloom, consider going
now. Not only is there a fairytale like expanse in the form of a
pumpkin village, but the world renowned glass sculptor, Chihuly, is
being featured as well. His incredible hand-blown pieces accent, and
are accented by, the flora which make for an immersive experience.
A Fall Fiesta
The Arboretum
transforms itself every year from late September to late November.
This year the autumn showcase ends on November 21st
so there is still plenty of time to get out and enjoy the venue.
Pumpkin Village is fittingly themed to Cinderella and other classic
stories tied in with pumpkins, and Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage is
even on display. Besides the main attractions that happen every day,
the Dallas Arboretum has weekday and weekend events like live music
on weekends, kids’ activities on Mondays and Tuesdays, and more.
For more information check out the Autumn at the Arboretum site here.
Chihuly
Dale
Chihuly innovative glass work is shown all over the world in art
galleries and prolific sites. For a limited time, his beautiful
artwork has been displayed within the Dallas Arboretum and if you
haven’t seen it yet it is definitely worth the trip. The designers
have done a fantastic job pairing the elaborate glass sculptures with
the natural plants and grounds of the arboretum. Blue wisps rise out
of serene pools, yellow spires shoot up from long grass, simple yet
elegant balls rest among low lying flowers, glass plants nestle
amongst the natural foliage, and more abstract pieces stand out on
their own accord. My personal favorite was the towering bright yellow
spire, or the giant blue ball that looks somewhat like a sea urchin.
The Chihuly exhibit ends on November 5th,
so be sure to get out there and see it for yourself while you still
can.
Admission fees for the Dallas Arboretum
are generally fifteen dollars for adults, and nine dollars for kids,
but a special is running right now and you get five dollars off of
your ticket prices from 1-5PM until November 5th (when
Chihuly ends). My favorite thing to do at the Dallas Arboretum is to
pack a fun picnic lunch and go with the whole family to enjoy a day
outside. There are plenty of concerts held there and eateries to try
if you do not want to pack your own lunch.
* Thank you to Sophia Hobbs for writing this guest post for McKinney Mommas blog. *
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