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)

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.
Reservation tickets will be available on Eventbrite on April 13th. You can go to Eventbrite on April 13th or click a link from our website.

👣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.