Leaves will soon begin to change color as shorter days and cooler weather herald autumn. SmokyMountains.com, the tourism site for the Smoky Mountains region, recently released an interactive map that predicts fall foliage across the country between now and the end of November.

There are many climatic factors that make it difficult to accurately predict fall foliage. While this map is not 100% accurate, the algorithm that makes it processes data from both private and government sources to create a strong prediction. Check out the map and start planning your trip to the National Arboretum's many gardens and collections.

Prediction Map >

Our 26th annual Dinner Under the Stars is this Tuesday, September 20th. While tickets and tables for the seated dinner are sold out, cocktail hour tickets are still available.

Savor a beautiful fall evening and enjoy delicious drinks, tasty appetizers, and connecting with colleagues and friends at the Arboretum.

Cocktail Hour Ticket Details >

Celebrate fall with flower bulbs and fall festivities! Join us for our second annual Fall Festival & Bulb Sale on Saturday October 1st from 10 AM to 2 PM. This event is located across from Arbor House near the R Street entrance.

Check out the list of bulbs our team of garden experts has ordered for this event (as well as the supplier catalog so you can see what the flowers look like). At the sale, our expert gardeners will answer your questions.

Here are the local vendors that will be at the event:

• Cultivate the City
• Fahrenheit 99 Candles
• Orchid Enterprise
• Second Story Honey & Candles
• The Rounds

Fly Pizza will also serve food at the event.

Check out the full event details to learn more about the event, including free family activities. Register for the event to let us know you're coming.

Event Details >

Experience all autumn has to offer and plan a visit this fall to another arboretum or botanic garden around the country! FONA members get reciprocal discounts to over 345 gardens and arboreta across the country as part of the American Horticulture Society Reciprocal Admissions Program.

Whether it's free admission, discounted programs, or free parking, the benefits of being a FONA member extend beyond visiting the National Arboretum.

See the List of Participating Sites >

Dinner Under the Stars

September 20, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Cocktails and dinner in the Meadow

Details & Tickets >

Fall Festival & Bulb Sale

October 1, 10 AM - 2 PM

Unique bulbs and family activities

Details & Tickets >

Garlic Planting Party

October 29, 11 AM - 2 PM

Fall planting and crafts in WYG

Details & Tickets >

Fall 5K

November 12, 9 AM

Run or walk through stunning fall foliage

FONA Members, use your discount code

Register for the Race >

Procrastinator's Holiday Market & Tree Sale

December 10, 9 AM - 4 PM

Shop local vendors and holiday greenery

Details & Tickets >

Yoga

Various dates and times

Find your flow with Bluebird Sky Yoga

FONA Members, use your discount code

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Forest Bathing

Various dates and times

Meditation and mindfulness

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