BLOOM at Memphis Botanic Garden Is Bringing a Million Reasons to Love Spring
Nearly one million blooms are about to pop across Memphis and you’re going to want to make a day (or three) of it.
Nearly one million blooms are about to pop across Memphis and you’re going to want to make a day (or three) of it.
Spring in Memphis just hits different. And this year, Memphis Botanic Garden is going all out with BLOOM: A Million Shades of Spring, a season-long celebration running March through May 2026.
Across the Garden’s 96 acres, more than one million blooms will unfold in waves of color: cherry blossoms, sweeping tulip displays, and the iconic flowers of Southern spring like azaleas, hydrangeas, magnolias, irises, and roses. Whether you’re strolling beneath soft pink cherry blossoms or wandering through fields of tulips, no two visits will ever look the same.
And here’s your pro tip: make a whole East Memphis day of it. The Garden is right by Dixon Gallery & Gardens, famous for its annual tulips and currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. Between the two, this corner of the city becomes one of the largest spring floral destinations in the country
BLOOM Saturdays = Your New Spring Tradition
Every Saturday from March through May (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), the Garden transforms into an all-ages, make-a-day-of-it experience.
Expect:
- Kids’ activities
- Food trucks + full bar
- Live performances (usually at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
- Cultural celebrations
- Storytelling, dance, special guests
- Peak seasonal blooms as your backdrop
March leans into Japanese-inspired programming, tea traditions, cherry blossom vibes, and guided Japanese Garden tours. April and May bring symphony performances, ballet and dance, storybook characters, pet-friendly days, and outdoor games.
Each Saturday is different, which means you absolutely have permission to go more than once.
After-Hours Bloom Energy (21+)
If your ideal garden stroll includes a cocktail, they’ve got you.
Sips of Spring (March 22)
A hands-on mixology workshop with floral, garden-inspired cocktails. You’ll make three drinks and leave with the recipes.
Tulips at Twilight (April 3)
Sunset strolls through the tulips followed by a live string quartet and a light installation. Your ticket includes a welcome cocktail plus a glass of wine or beer. Romantic? Yes. Peak spring main-character moment? Also yes.
Sip & Stroll (First Thursdays, April–October)
After-hours specialty garden tours paired with themed cocktails or mocktails.
Flower Happy Hour (Select Dates)
Hands-on flower arranging workshops led by some of Memphis’ favorite florists. Different theme every time.
Garden Parties, Tours & Can’t-Miss Favorites
Spring Tram Tours (March 4–June 27)
Quick, guided tours highlighting cherry blossoms, tulips, and Southern spring blooms. Free with admission.
Food Truck Garden Parties (Select evenings April–October)
Live music, lawn games, food trucks, full bar, dog-friendly vibes. Basically: Memphis spring evening perfection.
Petals & Parasols (May 3)
A Regency-inspired garden party with floral fashion, styled tablescapes by local garden clubs, live music, and hands-on kids’ activities. There’s even a VIP “Rose of the Ball” add-on if you want the elevated cocktail-and-small-bites experience.
For the Plant People
Want to actually learn something while you’re surrounded by beauty?
- Sunday Garden Club: relaxed gardening workshops (roses, pollinators, pruning, heat-hardy plants, and more).
- Plant Parties (21+): kokedama, terrariums, edible baskets, painted pots, and seasonal planters.
- Spring Plant Sale (April 15–18): the beloved annual sale with expert advice from horticulturists, plus preview party and member hours.
Make It a Memphis Spring Weekend
Between BLOOM at Memphis Botanic Garden and tulip season + the 50th anniversary at Dixon, East Memphis is about to be peak spring content.
Start with coffee, stroll the tulips, pop into the galleries, grab lunch, head to the Garden for BLOOM programming, stay for cocktails or a food truck party—and remind yourself why spring in Memphis is elite.
BLOOM: A Million Shades of Spring
March–May 2026
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Road
Details + full schedule: membg.org/bloom
We’ll see you among the tulips.
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