"Lilac Sunday" at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Lilac Sunday, May 9, 2010 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Take part in a beloved Boston tradition! Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arnold Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Tours of the estimated 400 lilac plants, dance performances, picnicking (allowed on this special day only), and family activities will make this a very special family day.

Location:

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Boston

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