CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM
Spring is one of the best times to visit Cheekwood and take a front-row seat for the new season’s arrival. As the days warm in mid-March, waves of color begin to emerge across our grounds and gardens, starting with hyacinths, daffodils, and magnolias that soon give way to iris, dogwoods, and viburnums. This year’s spring blooms will deliver a massive dose of one of spring’s classics: the bright, crisp lines of over 22,000 tulips in our gardens. Celebrate spring at Cheekwood for a bright view sure to lift any winter fog!
There will be so much to see and do during Cheekwood in Bloom, and you won’t want to miss the fun. Mark your calendar and plan to visit us this spring for these great events!
SATURDAYS
Spring Art Hop
Saturday, April 7, 11:00am - 4:00pm
HOP into spring at Cheekwood and join us as we celebrate the beauty of the season at our 20th annual Spring Art Hop. Over 20,000 candy-filled eggs will be hidden throughout the gardens, legendary for egg hunts every half hour. We’ll also have arts and crafts, musicians, live entertainment and more!
Ka-Bloom!
Saturday, April 14
There’s no better place to celebrate the colors of spring, and Cheekwood has you covered! Join us for specialized tours, family activities, and gardening demonstrations in our gorgeous spring setting.
10:00am – 2:00pm: Studio Drop-In Family Activity: Beautiful Blooms
10:30am: Demonstration: Flower Arranging
11:00am: Guided Garden Tour: Robertson Ellis Color Garden
12:00pm: Family Performance:
Howard Pink and his Musical Garden Hoses
1:00pm: Guided Garden Tour: Carell Dogwood Garden
2:00pm: Demonstration: Container Gardening
Howe Garden Opening
Saturday, April 21
10:00am – 2:00pm
• Studio Drop-In Family Activity: ‘Plant’able Art!
• Refreshments – Mrs. Howe’s signature lemonade and gingersnaps
• Live Music
• Guided Tours on the Hour
Arbor Day Activities
Saturday, April 28
Cheekwood is now a certified Level IV arboretum, with over 120 identified species of trees! On national Arbor Day we’ll have guided tours, art activities, demonstrations and more. And, the first 100 people through the gates will receive a free sapling!
10:00am – 2:00pm: Studio Drop-In Family Activity: TREEmendous Art
10:30am: Demonstration: Proper Pruning
11:00am: Guided Arboretum Tour
12:00pm: Artist Demonstration: Woodturning
1:00pm: Guided Arboretum Tour
1:30pm: Demonstration: Proper Planting
2:00pm: Tree Climbing Demonstration
Spring Sundays
Every Sunday in April
12:00pm: Guided Greenhouse Tour
Join Cheekwood’s expert garden staff for a behind-the-scenes tour of our Production Greenhouses. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
1:00pm: Guided Museum Tour
House and History: Cheekwood as a Country Place Estate
2:00pm – Drawing Room Concert Series
Featuring Vanderbilt Blair School of Music
April 1: John Johns; Guitar
April 8: Ars Nova Quartet
April 15: Blakemore Trio; Violin, cello, and piano
April 22: Lauren Coplan; Piano
April 29: Christian Teal and Jennifer McGuire; Violin and piano



22,000 tulips will cover the grounds at Cheekwood this Spring!
Proper pruning is a must!