Lauritzen Gardens

Mark your calendars because the Greater Omaha Orchid Society’s Orchid Show and Sale returns on March 28 and 29! Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day to admire stunning displays and shop a large selection of orchid varieties from some of the best growers in the region.

It may be winter, but these blooms are bringing the heat! 🔥 These fiery looking flowers belong to a witch hazel hybrid (𝐻𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑠 × 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎 ‘Jelena’). On warm days, the petals unfurl and have a lovely fragrance. It's a must-see on your next garden visit.

There’s just a week left to vote for us as Best Botanical Garden in the nation. Thanks to your efforts we are currently in the #3 spot, but there’s still time to climb. Cast your votes daily and help us bring home the title for Omaha!

Vote at: 10best.usatoday.com/qr/56902/

Adventure awaits among the garden paths! Step into a realm of imagination as you meet the playful creations of Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans. Now through May 18.

Created by artist Thomas Dambo.
Produced by The Imagine Team.
#thomasdambo #trolls #lauritzengardens

Well, well, well…false spring is here, and some of our daffodils have started to sprout their way to the surface thanks to the recent warmer weather. Stay tuned for updates as more emerge and get ready to bloom.

We’re less than one week away from bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the gardens. 💜💚💛 Join us for a Mardi Gras Celebration on Tuesday, February 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. and enjoy good food, great music, and even better company.

Get tickets: lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/produ...

Exciting news! Lauritzen Gardens has been nominated for the 2026 Best Botanical Garden, as part of USA TODAY's @10Best Readers’ Choice Awards!

Cast your vote daily until March 9 at 11:59 a.m. EST to help us grow to the top (it only takes a second): 10best.usatoday.com/qr/56902/

Did you know that when you sign up for a Lauritzen Gardens membership, you not only get discounts and perks at our garden, but also gain benefits at more than 380 gardens across North America? Here’s how it works: ow.ly/EsnW50Y9t2U

Join today: ow.ly/P8Tm50Y9t2W

Sunny days like today are the perfect reminder of all the fun to come this summer. 🌞 Secure your child’s spot in our 2026 Summer Adventure Camps for a week of exciting and educational nature-themed activities.

Learn more: ow.ly/NVq350Y8Of7

#summercamp #omaha #lauritzengardens

Craving color this winter? Take a walk through the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory and let vibrant blooms brighten your day. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

#flowers #tropicalplants #botanicalgarden #winterblooms #omaha

55 degrees? Yes please! Come enjoy the warmer weather with a peaceful walk through the serene winter gardens. Our doors are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the front kiosks or online at lauritzengardens.org/tickets.

Nothing beats the winter blues like adding a touch of greenery to your home! Join Moss Hunters for our upcoming workshops where you can learn how to build and care for your own living moss terrarium.

Register here: ow.ly/c2bu50Y7ONm

Love plants, people, or pitching in? Come grow with us at Lauritzen Gardens! Whether you want to help out in our gift shop, snap garden photos, or just want to get your hands dirty, we’ve got volunteer opportunities for every kind of passion.

Learn more: ow.ly/v7hH50XWW84

Check out this incredible butterfly orchid (𝑃𝑠𝑦𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑠𝑖𝑠 Mendenhall grex ‘Hildos’) that has fluttered its way over to our garden. Known to be the longest blooming orchid, the butterfly orchid’s flowers can last for years on end. It is a must-see on your next visit! 🦋 #orchid #flowers #bloom

Have something to celebrate this year? Whether you’re planning a wedding, baby shower, or birthday party, Lauritzen Gardens offers a breathtaking setting to make your event unforgettable. Plan your perfect day: lauritzengardens.org/Rent

📸Beth Stratbucker Photography

Summer is calling and it promises weeks of nature-filled fun at Lauritzen Gardens! Sign up for our Summer Adventure Camps today and save $20 on each week of camp. Early bird pricing ends January 19.

Register at: ow.ly/8ySP50XWi2V

Be a part of something beautiful this year by signing up to volunteer at the garden. Whether you have a passion for horticulture, people, or another talent, there’s a spot for you to plant your skills. Explore our volunteer opportunities today at: lauritzengardens.org/About/Volunt...

Let your love bloom this Valentine’s Day by treating your special someone to an intimate dinner at the garden. Join us February 13 or 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. as we serve up a romantic setting and fine dining meal.

Reserve seats at: ow.ly/3h5U50XUiGO

Ever wonder what the gardens have to offer in winter? Right now, the Founders’ Garden is full of fun texture including the peeling bark of the river birch, squiggly branches of European Filbert, and the dried blooms of panicle hydrangea. Plan a day to explore nature this season.

Drop-in activities are back this week! Join us January 10 and 11 in Sofia's Play Garden where we’ll learn about the sun through story time (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and crafts (2 to 3 p.m.).

No additional cost. Different space-themed activities offered every weekend through March 29.

The holidays may be winding down, but the season of giving is still on! Now through December 31, save $5 off on all gift memberships with discount code: GIVENATURE.

Gift a membership today and share the beauty of nature all year long: lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/pages...

1 night, 3 experiences. Stroll through a Scandinavian Christmas in the floral display hall, enjoy the warmth of the luminary lit pathways in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory, and take in the colorful glow of Sofia’s Play Garden.

Tickets on sale at lauritzengardens.org/bright.

Have you seen Sofia’s Play Garden sparkle this holiday season? ✨ For the first time ever, it’s winding trails and colorful buildings are set aglow during Bright Nights! Bring the whole family and delight in the holiday magic. Reserve tickets online at lauritzengardens.org/bright.

Winter brings a special kind of magic to the garden as snow-dusted evergreens, peaceful paths, and unexpected visitors like this cardinal invite you to take in the quiet beauty of the gardens. Plan a day to come see what nature has in store this season.

This Friday, December 5, admission to Lauritzen Gardens is FREE for all visitors. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., come explore the festive décor of our Merry & Bright holiday show.

Last daytime entry at 2:30 p.m. Bright Nights is NOT included with free admission.

Festive fun is warming up this week! Come make merry memories with holiday crafts, games, live music, face painting, visits with Santa, and more during our Family Fun Nights! December 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, and 21.

Tickets on sale at lauritzengardens.org/bright.

Bring the kids, bring your wish lists, and bring your appetite because Santa is hosting a pancake breakfast at Lauritzen Gardens on November 29 and December 20.

Tickets are now on sale at: lauritzengardens.org/pancakes

Registration is open for Bright Nights Member Preview! As a thank you for supporting the gardens, members are invited to be the first to see the garden in full glow with TWO FREE NIGHTS on November 25 and 26 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Members, please RSVP here: ow.ly/b3uc50Xq5f4

The Garden in the Glen is the spot to be this week! Here are some photos of the stunning fall foliage from today. Come take a stroll and experience the beauty for yourself. 🍂🧡

#fallvibes #fallgarden #fallcolors #autumn #nature

Get ready for festive fun as one of Omaha’s brightest traditions, Bright Nights, returns on select nights November 28 through January 4. Make plans this holiday season to come experience the garden in full glow!

Tickets are on sale now at lauritzengardens.org/bright.