Dogwood Days

Dogwood Days \ Dogwood Days 2023

Dogwood Days

Dogwood Days 2023

Saturday, June 3rd - Sunday, June 11th

Open Daily, 9:00am-4:00pm

Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum

1465 Brush Hill Road

Milton, MA

Dogwoods Days at the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum is the annual celebration of the legacy of Polly Wakefield’s collection of over 300 dogwood trees in full bloom. Dogwood Days 2023 features diverse events designed to showcase the spectacular late-spring blooms and appeal to all ages.

The arboretum is open to visitors every day during Dogwood Days - $5 entrance fee. For special events where tickets and/or membership required, there is a link for more information and to purchase a ticket or membership. Below is a daily schedule and brief summary of the events planned during Dogwood Days.

For more information call 617-333-0924 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,

Saturday June 3rd

10:00 AM Sheep Shearing

1:00 PM Guided Tour

5:00 PM Dogwood Days Lawn Party(Tickets Required) click here to purchase

Sunday, June 4th

Family Day- Join us for a self guided scavenger hunt, lawn games and visits with the animals.

• 10:00 AM Games

• 1:00PM Guided Tour

• 2:00 PM Animal Visits

• Nature-based Activities

• Plant Sale (Trees and plants available include several associated with our collection such as kousa dogwoods, Japanese maples, Paperbark maples, Silver maples, Burr oak, Bitternut Hickory, European ginger, Mayapples, Petasites, and more.)

Monday June 5

• Guided Tour - 1:00PM

Tuesday, June 6

• Guided Tour - 1:00PM

Wednesday, June 7

• Guided Tour - 1:00PM

• Summer Garden Music- 6:30PM

Space is limited; tickets must be purchased in advance. Click Here to purchase

Thursday, June 8

• Guided Tour - 1:00PM

Friday, June 9

• Guided Tour - 1:00pm