Summer Floral Celebration

Join us for a vibrant summer celebration filled with delicious food, exciting vendor stalls and more. Discover handcrafted treasures, cool down with refreshing treats, and enjoy the warm sunshine surrounded by community spirit. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer and make lasting memories!

Celebrating Peace and Friendship

We invite Americans and Canadians to celebrate the peace and friendship of our two countries with a Handshake Across the Border at 11:00 AM CT, August 8th at the 40th parallel. Unlike any other place in the world, the Garden symbolizes the open and peaceful relationship between our nations, welcoming visitors from both sides—without barriers in the longest unfortified border in the world.

Celebrating Music and Songwriting

Join us for a special day dedicated to original music, songwriting, and community connection featuring North Dakota artists Peace Garden Collective and MoonCats. This event will include free songwriting workshops and free public concerts, welcoming all ages to experience the creative process firsthand. See the schedule below for times and locations. The program reflects the Garden’s mission of fostering peace through shared cultural experiences and celebrates its long-standing connection to music education through the International Music Camp.

Celebrating Pollinators

Enjoy an afternoon of hands-on, pollinator-focused activities designed to inspire curiosity, learning, and outdoor exploration. Activities will include a Pollinator Scavenger Hunt that encourages observation and discovery in the garden, Pollinator Sun Prints that blend art with science, and creative projects such as Origami Butterflies, Bird Feeder Craft Kits, and Mason Bee House building—each reinforcing the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystems. In addition, pollinator-themed books placed in our Story Boxes will provide opportunities for quiet learning and reflection throughout the Garden. Together, these interactive experiences foster environmental stewardship, support early learning, and create meaningful connections between visitors and the natural world.

Music Related Activities

9:00 – 10:30 AM: 1st Songwriting Workshop with Jim McMahon and Pat Phillips of the Peace Garden Collection, Willis Pavillon, Free Registration

11:00 – 11:30 AM: Handshake Across the Border, Upper Terrace to Cairn

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: 2nd Songwriting Workshop with Danny Heralstad of the Mooncats, Willis Pavillon, Free Registration

1:00 – 2:30 PM: Peace Garden Collective, Upper Terrace or Burdick Center

3:30 – 5:00 PM: Mooncats, Upper Terrace or Burdick Center

Ongoing Activities

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Children’s Activities, Stone Shelter by Conservatory

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Food and Art Vendors, in Front of the  Conservatory Main Entrance

TBD: Pollinator Tour, Pollinator Garden by Conservatory and Café

TBD: Historical Tour, Upper Terrace – South Shelter

TBD: Theme Garden Designs, Lower Terrace – South Building