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Branches in Bloom: A Spring Festival Celebrating Arbor Day

April 25, 2026 | 11:00 am – April 26, 2026 | 4:00 pm

Branches in Bloom: A Spring Festival Celebrating Arbor Day
Saturday, Apr. 25 and Sunday, Apr. 26
11am – 4pm
Location(s): The West Lawn at Planting Fields, just behind the Main House!
Rain or Shine

As we look ahead on the current weather forecast for this weekend guests are welcome to attend on Sunday instead of their originally scheduled day. Should you wish to make this change, we kindly ask that you notify us in advance so we can plan accordingly. Please email us at info@plantingfields.org.

Two Types of Admission – Both including all festival activities.
By Car: $30 per car – Bring the whole family!
Includes parking at Planting Fields.
OR
By Train: Shuttle & Save – $5 per person | Kids 3 & under free
Shuttle & Save admission is limited to the first 100 registrants per day! Registration required. This admission includes shuttles to and from Oyster Bay Station and Planting Fields. This admission is for train riders only. You may be asked to show proof of train ticket. Shuttle schedule and details below!

Please note: If you are an Empire Pass Holder, you receive complimentary admission to this event. You will be required to show your pass upon entry, no registration needed. Library Passes cannot be used for this event.

If you have purchased your tickets already, please find details about the event below:
If you purchased tickets by car, click here.
If you purchased Shuttle & Save tickets, click here.

Per Car Tickets:

Shuttle & Save Tickets – For Train Riders Only:

Spring is one of the most magical times at Planting Fields, when the landscape comes alive with color and fragrance. Sweeping groves of magnolias, flowering cherries, and other spring-blooming trees transform the grounds into clouds of white, pink, and soft yellow, creating a breathtaking seasonal display.

This year, visitors are invited to experience Branches in Bloom, a new spring festival taking root at Planting Fields. Centered on the spectacular collections of magnolias and flowering cherries near the expansive lawn west of the Main House, the festival showcases hundreds of trees at the height of their bloom: an unforgettable celebration of spring in full flower!

It’s a chance to slow down. To wander. To look up into canopies of color. To celebrate the trees that shape our environment and define this extraordinary place.

This is spring as it was meant to be experienced.

For nearly four decades, Planting Fields has proudly celebrated Arbor Day and the vital role trees play in our environment. Branches in Bloom honors that long-standing tradition while embracing a new way to experience spring at Planting Fields.

What to Expect:
– Sweeping spring blossoms at peak bloom
– Guided tours of the historic landscape
– Kids Tree Climb with Wonderland Tree Care + Landscapes
Weather permitting. Last entry 2:30pm both days.
– Garden Railway presented by the Long Island Garden Railway Society
– Self-guided tours of the Main House
Not included in admission.
– Educational displays & demonstrations
– Live music & performances
Including magic acts, jugglers, and more!– Family-friendly activities throughout the day
Including plant sales, seedling giveaways, face painting, caricaturists, and more!
– Enjoy the convenience of food trucks on-site
Dilly Dilly Donuts, Monarch Foods, and Royal BBQ! Please note, food trucks are not included in admission.

Shuttle & Save:
For the first time ever, visiting Planting Fields from the city has never been easier and more stress free! Simply take the LIRR to Oyster Bay and hop on our convenient shuttle service directly to Planting Fields, less than 5 minutes away, no driving or parking required. You’ll also have access to the village of Oyster Bay, filled with restaurants and shops. Be prepared to show proof of your train ride. Shuttle & Save tickets are limited to just the first 100 registrants per day, so registration is required.

Shuttle Schedule:
Available for Shuttle & Save ticket holders only, from 10:30am – 4:30pm, every half hour, to and from Oyster Bay Station and Planting Fields.

Please plan accordingly: The last entry for the Kids Tree Climb line is 2:30pm and the last shuttle to Oyster Bay Station will depart Planting Fields at 4:30pm.

By registering for this event, you consent to receive emails from Planting Fields Foundation and also consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, on our website, newsletters, grant requests, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. If you have any concerns, please contact us at lmcgurk@plantingfields.org.

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