Community Events

Events

Join us throughout the year for walks, gardening, talks, and community celebrations in the Arboretum.

What's Coming Up

Forthcoming Events

Sunday 29 March 2026 Free

Monthly Litter Pick

🕙 12 midday
📍 Meet at the Boar Statue

Join us for our monthly litter pick. All are welcome — equipment provided. A great activity for families.

Sunday 10 May 2026 Free

Victorian Tea Party May Fest

🕙 To be confirmed
📍 Derby Arboretum

Celebrate May in true Victorian style with tea, music, and merriment in Derby Arboretum.

Saturday 10 May 2025 Free

Victorian Heritage Day

🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Throughout the Arboretum

Celebrate the Arboretum's extraordinary Victorian history with talks, displays, and period-inspired activities for all the family.

Looking Back

Past Events

Lark in the Park 2021
September 2021

Lark in the Park

A community festival around the fountain with crafts, activities, live music, spoken word, percussion and more.

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Summer Workshop 2021
Summer 2021

Summer Workshop

Families, artists, and nature lovers celebrated the Arboretum's spectacular seasonal wildlife and colours.

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Luminate 2019
November 2019

Luminate

Lanterns, light installations from local artists, Morris dancing, music — around 200 people attended this spectacular evening.

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