1927 East Orange Road, Waterloo, IA, 50701 | 319-226-4966 | info@cedarvalleyarboretum.org
Hours: Sunday: 11-6 | Monday: Closed | Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat: 9-6 | Thursday: 9-8
Arboretum Calendar
Explore seasonal events, classes, rentals, and closures to help you plan your visit.
Storytime
Storytime in the Children's Garden brings books to life every Wednesday at 10:30 with engaging, various guest readers, perfect for young children and their families. Trolly rides available afterwards. Check our Calender for more information.
Yoga & Meditation
Our meditation and yoga programs invite participants to slow down, reconnect, and find balance in nature. From peaceful Sunday evening meditations to our immersive 7‑week chakra healing series, each experience offers gentle, nature‑based practices that support well‑being and inner clarity.
Education and Classes
Our classes and educational programs invite visitors of all ages to learn, explore, and connect with the natural world. From hands‑on workshops to guided learning experiences, each session is designed to inspire curiosity and deepen appreciation for the gardens.
Education and Classes
Come Experience the Arboretum in a new Light
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Price: General Admission
All dates for our Under the Stars monthly events are planned on Friday closest to the new moon for optimal star viewing. Activites will begin before sundown. Please bring your telescopes, binoculars, star charts, blankets and folding chairs.
Sunset Yoga will begin at 7:45 Sunset at 8:47. Learn about the constellations.
No Registration Needed
Education and Classes
Come Experience the Arboretum in a new Light
Date: July 17, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Price: General Admission
All dates for our Under the Stars monthly events are planned on Friday closest to the new moon for optimal star viewing. Activites will begin before sundown. Please bring your telescopes, binoculars, star charts, blankets and folding chairs.
.Includes a traditional bonfire with smores. Learn more about astrology. Sunset at 8:43 PM
No Registration Needed
Education and Classes
Come Experience the Arboretum in a new Light
Date: Aug 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Price: General Admission
All dates for our Under the Stars monthly events are planned on Friday closest to the new moon for optimal star viewing. Activites will begin before sundown. Please bring your telescopes, binoculars, star charts, blankets and folding chairs.
Come dressed in your favorite SciFi attire - Perseid Meteor Shower - Sunset at 8:12 PM. A viewing of "Close Encounters" on a large movie screen.
No Registration Needed
Education and Classes
Come Experience the Arboretum in a new Light
Date: Sept 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Price: General Admission
All dates for our Under the Stars monthly events are planned on Friday closest to the new moon for optimal star viewing. Activites will begin before sundown. Please bring your telescopes, binoculars, star charts, blankets and folding chairs.
Live Music - Sunset at 7:26 PM. A selected movie for the romantics.
No Registration Needed
Education and Classes
Come Experience the Arboretum in a new Light
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Price: General Admission
All dates for our Under the Stars monthly events are planned on Friday closest to the new moon for optimal star viewing. Activites will begin before sundown. Please bring your telescopes, binoculars, star charts, blankets and folding chairs.
Sunset at 6:24 PM. Orionid Meteor Shower, Ghost Stories under the stars, Costumes Encouraged and Bonfires with Smores.
No Registration Needed