Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 11 AM - 3 PM

Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day
Saturday | April 25
11 AM – 3 PM
Location: Check in at Welcome Center – Grounds & Manor

Join Blithewold as we celebrate our arboretum’s 100th anniversary and historic trees. This festival promises a day of entertaining, family-friendly nature crafts, scavenger hunts, workshops, and more. Don’t miss special performances by the internationally acclaimed Professor Pricklethorn and a sapling giveaway generously sponsored by The Bartlett Tree Company. Local food trucks Red’s Kitchen and Seb’s Woodfired Pizza will be on hand, selling delicious treats.

Fun for everyone! Including…
Kids Nature Crafts
Tree Seedling Giveaway
Face Painting
Kid’s Tree Climb with ISA
Professor Pricklethorn’s Tree Stories
Food Trucks
Self-Guided Tours of the Manor House
Composting workshops for kids and adults
Scavenger Hunt

Included with General Admission:
General admission can be bought online here or at the Welcome Center when you arrive.

Bristol residents enjoy free admission with ID:
Please present your ID at the Welcome Center when you arrive.