Lilac Days

Lilac Days is April 18 – May 10, 2026. Each year in the spring, the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens hosts Lilac Days to celebrate the beauty of lilacs in bloom. Visitors from around the world stroll through the gardens and buy their favorite lilacs. Lilac Days are the 23 days up to and including Mothers’ Day. Hulda’s Farmhouse, the Barn/Museum and the Gift Shop are only open during Lilac Days. Plant sales are in the outdoor sales yard and will take place during Lilac Days.

The gardens are open daily 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. during Lilac Days and other hours following Lilac Days in the Spring and Summer. See calendar. An admission fee for 2026 Lilac Days of $10 adults is payable at the front gate during Lilac Days. Children 12 years old and under enter free when accompanied by an adult.

Senior Citizen days are Mondays April 20, 27 and May 4 with a discounted rate of $5.00 for age 62 and above. Wednesday, April 29 is Military Day and $5 with ID.

The Farmhouse is only open during Lilac Days. It will be open in the afternoons during 2026 Lilac Days daily from 1pm to 4pm (other hours may be added if staffing allows.) Visitors can line up at the house after arrival and 15 people will be invited in at each session (lasting about 15 minutes). There will be lilac plants to purchase at the Plant Sales Area and lilac themed items from the outdoor Gift shop as well.

Sorry…No pets are permitted on the grounds. This includes therapy and/or comfort dogs. Only service dogs as defined by ADA.gov are permitted to enter Gardens.