Update: Daffodils are beginning to emerge and should reach peak bloom by early to mid-April. Tickets will be required. For more details, visit Daffodil Days and Daffodil Day Festival under “Annual Events”.

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Daffodil Day Festival 2025

Sunday, April 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Advanced ticket purchase is required. Due to the festival’s popularity, we cannot accept walk-ins.

Please note: Members attend all festivals for free, including summer concerts. Consider becoming a member today!

Daffodil Day Festival is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000 bulbs in bloom in the Arboretum’s glacially carved Daffodil Bowl!

The day’s activities also include spring themed games and crafts, a story trail, music, food, market vendors, our current art exhibit, and of course, the Green Goats will be here.

Staggered entry times will be at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm. Please be sure to sign up for the time slot you prefer, as changing will be based on availability.  This is event is rain or shine. No refunds.

Member registration begins Tuesday, March 4 at 9:00 am. Non-member registration begins Tuesday, March 18 at 9:00 am.

Member and Children Under 3 Price: FREE | Non-Member Price: $15

Please note that registration for Family level members is limited to immediate family only. Individual and Senior level members are entitled to one entry and Dual level members are entitled to two entries.

A reminder about parking: The Arboretum parking lot is closed during this event, but on street parking is available.  Please adhere to all parking signs and give yourself ample time for parking and walking to the Arboretum.

We also have bicycle racks if you choose to bike over!

Questions? Please contact Marilyn Wirtz at 908-273-8787 ext. 1010 or m.foehrenbach@reeves-reedarboretum.org.

Please consider donating to the Daffodil Bowl! Each $25 gift ensures the purchase and planting of 10 daffodil bulbs to add to our breathtaking display. To participate, please click here!

PLEASE NOTE: We will be collecting canned and vacuum-sealed pouches of meat, poultry, and fish for the food pantry at GRACE. Donation bins will be located at check-in.

Many thanks to our our Title Sponsor.

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