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Garden Party

Nature Party
North Forest
FREE
No Ticket Required

Celebrate the beauty of Crystal Bridges’ trails and grounds with our annual Garden Party! Begin your journey at Campus Parking with live music, bubbles, popsicles, and flower crown artmaking. Then, take a journey through our North Forest and learn about the beauty of the Natural State along the way with our local nature partners, garden clubs, and naturalists.

Stop at artwork along the trail to hear stories about creatures from the Ozarks, get a glitter tattoo, or meet a fairy. Complete your journey at the North Forest village with a snack or garden-inspired drink from local food truck vendors, enjoy StoneLion Puppet Theatre’s ongoing performances, and dive into fairy door artmaking.

See you there!

Free, no tickets required. Drop by anytime from 12 to 4 PM

What to Know Before You Go 

  • This year’s Garden Party starts in Campus Parking and continues along the North Forest Trail.
  • This is a free, drop-in event. No tickets or pre-registration are required, so swing by and enjoy the fun!
  • Worried about the weather? Call the Inclement Weather line at (479) 657-2488 to check on any rain plans. If weather-related issues arise, a decision to move the event indoors will be made by 8 AM the day of the event.
  •  Feel free to use our Campus Parking complex, conveniently located near the North Forest Trail.