LINCOLN – The Arbor Day Foundation announced its activities and events for the Arbor Day celebration at Nebraska City this weekend.

Arbor Day Farm is hosting its first Bloom Fest featuring guided tours of Nebraska’s largest public lilac collection. The 45-minute tours will offer lessons on the history of lilacs and the importance of nature in the community.

Live music is scheduled Friday at the Lied Lodge terrace.

Sunday events include free yoga on the hazelnut lawn and tours departing the Arbor Day Farm depot.

Here is the organization’s press release

LINCOLN, Nebraska (April 22, 2025) – The spirit of National Arbor Day is in full bloom in Nebraska City as Arbor Day Farm kicks off a 3-day celebration of the tree planters’ holiday.

 As part of the celebration, Arbor Day Farm is also hosting its first Bloom Fest where visitors will have the opportunity to explore the largest public lilac collection in Nebraska during their peak season. Guided tours will last 45-minutes and teach people about the history of lilacs and the importance of nature in our communities. The food and family-friendly fun of Arbor Day Farm’s Apple House Market, Tree Adventure, and Porter’s Barbecue will also be available.

Some highlights include:

Friday, April 26

  • Free Admission to Arbor Lodge, 9am-5pm
  • Live music on the Terrace at Lied Lodge with Lisa Larsen from High Heel, 6pm-9pm

Saturday, April 27

  • Free orchard tours, 10am-2pm. Guests should meet at the Arbor Day Farm Depot
  • Bloom Fest, free guided tours of Lilac Trail. Attendees meet near the playground at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm (same times on Sunday). Sunday, April 28
  • Free yoga on Hazelnut Lawn with Christina Sage. Complimentary mats available.
  • Free orchard tour, 3pm. Guests should meet at the Arbor Day Farm Depot
  • Bloom Fest, free guided tours of Lilac Trail. Attendees meet near the playground at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm (same times on Sunday). Of course, every weekend is a good weekend to experience Arbor Day Farm. 

About the Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.

And this is only the beginning.  

The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.