Celebrate Mom at the 2026 Spring Plant & Craft Sale!
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift that keeps on growing? Join us at Lyon Arboretum in Mānoa Valley for our annual Spring Plant & Craft Sale! Whether you are searching for a stunning native plant, a unique piece of wearable art, or local honey, we have something special for every mom.
🌺Event Details:
📆When: Friday, May 8th – Saturday, May 9th
⌚Time: 9 AM (with reservations) to 3 PM each day, 10:30 AM (walk-ups/no reservations) to 3 PM each day
📍Location: Lyon Arboretum (surrounding the Visitor Center and greenhouse)
What to Expect:
Get ready to browse an incredible selection of greenery and handmade goods:
- Botanical Treasures: Shop for tropical ornamentals, native plants, orchids, begonias, hoyas, ferns, exotic edibles, jade vines, aroids, anthuriums, and carnivorous plants.
- Local Artisans: Explore wearable art, aloha shirts, and botanical crafts from vendors like David Shepard Hawaii, NaKui Studio, and Meli Hawaii.
- Ono Grindz & Tunes: Enjoy Peruvian-Lao fusion from the Khao & Papas food truck, refreshing elixirs from Bitter Root Brewery, fresh kalo poke and poi from DaPoiBoi 808, and live music by Kahuakai!
- Education: Visit educational booths hosted by conservation organizations to learn about the University of Hawaiʻi’s Lyon Arboretum and Hawaiʻi’s native and invasive species.
How to Attend:
To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, attendance is primarily managed through 1-hour reservation timeslots.
🚗Reservations for Parking:
- Booking opens on Eventbrite via our website on APRIL 13th at 10:00 AM.
- Each reservation covers one vehicle and its passengers, granting you access to the main parking lot.
- You can click on the button below on APRIL 13th to make your reservations on Eventbrite
- If you click before April 13th, the page will not be available.
👣Walk-ups:
If you can’t secure a spot, walk-up customers are welcome from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM each day. Please note that walk-ups must be dropped off at the gate or find neighborhood parking.
If you click here BEFORE April 13th, the page will not be available.
Helpful Tips for Shoppers:
- Please bring your own box, cart, or bag to carry your new plant friends home.
- Payment: While multiple methods may be available, paying in cash will expedite checkout.
- Pets: Please leave your furry friends at home; only service animals are permitted.
By joining us, you aren’t just getting a great gift; you’re also supporting our mission of conservation, education, and research at Lyon Arboretum. We can’t wait to see you there!❤️