Highlights
Explore 40 acres of stunning gardens, including mosaiculture and a butterfly meadow, offering a peaceful escape and horticultural joy!
About This Deal
Highlights
- Discover 40 acres of stunning botanical displays, showcasing diverse flora and living sculptures.
- Wander through award-winning gardens, including a Children's Garden and a vibrant Rose Garden.
- Experience the serenity of nature with a visit to the 4-acre Butterfly Conservation Meadow.
- Gain insight into horticulture and Iowa's landscape at a celebrated public resource with 30 years of history.
What to Expect
Visitors step into a magnificent 40-acre oasis, a vibrant tapestry of natural beauty nestled near Waterloo, Iowa. As they explore, guests will encounter an array of meticulously cultivated spaces, from the inviting Hillside Welcome Garden to the fragrant Rose Garden and serene Shade Garden. It is a place where every turn reveals a new wonder, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the tranquility and artistry of horticulture.
The Arboretum offers more than just scenic walks; it is a journey through plant diversity and innovative displays. Guests can marvel at Iowa's first mosaiculture (living sculptures) and wander through the expansive 4-acre Butterfly Conservation Meadow, a haven for pollinators. The award-winning Children's Garden also provides a delightful experience for younger visitors, ensuring an inspiring and educational outing for all.
Plan Your Visit
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Ticket Validity
General admission tickets are valid during regular operating hours. Event tickets are valid only on the specified date.
Important Information — For the 'Arboretum Under the Stars' event, guests are encouraged to bring blankets, telescopes, and binoculars, and to dress as their favorite SCI-FI character for a movie night.
Ticket Options
General Admission for One Adult
Grants one adult access to explore the 40-acre Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens during regular operating hours.
General Admission for Two Adults
Provides entry for two adults to enjoy the extensive gardens, unique plant collections, and special features.
General Admission for Four Adults
Allows four adults to discover the beauty and serenity of the Arboretum, including all its diverse gardens.
Arboretum Under the Stars Admission for One Adult
Offers one adult access to the special 'Arboretum Under the Stars' event on August 14, 2026, from 7 PM to 10 PM, featuring a SCI-FI movie.
Includes opportunities to bring blankets, telescopes, binoculars, and dress as a favorite SCI-FI character.
Event Schedule
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August 14, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Arboretum Under the Stars
An evening event inviting guests to enjoy a SCI-FI movie under the stars. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets, telescopes, binoculars, and dress as their favorite SCI-FI character.
How It Works
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Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
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No reservation needed!
Just show up whenever you’re ready.
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Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
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Enjoy the Experience!
Enjoy the experience!
FAQs
Fine Print
- 3-day hassle-free refund guarantee: Free cancellation for up to 3 days after purchase for unredeemed vouchers.
- For Option 4: "Admission for One Adult to Arboretum Under the Stars" — Limit 10 per person.
- Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
- Youth admission (ages 5–17) can be purchased at the door for $5; ages 4 and under enter free.
- General admission is valid through October 31, 2026.
- Arboretum Under the Stars takes place on August 14, 2026.