Accessible Lilac Fest

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, Rain or Shine.  Choose from two sessions: 1-2:30pm or 2:30pm – 4pm.  Reserve early as space is limited and fills up fast.  Reserve no later than 5pm the day before your visit.

Our Accessible Lilac Fest is inspired by our experiences with the Boston-area Arnold Arboretum “Lilac Sunday” (369 plants) and the world-famous Rochester, NY Lilac Festival (1200 plants).  At these big events, as great as they are, it can be difficult for wheelchair-users and care-partners to walk and wheel the long distances from the parking area.  The plants are commonly far from the trail or nowhere near a trail, making the flowers hard to see and smell.  The restrooms are often not close enough for comfort.  Crowds can be noisy and uncomfortable.  We experienced a need for a different type of Lilac Fest… an Accessible Lilac Fest!

People with disabilities and care-partners experience big benefits, including:

Access parking virtually at the plantings.
Walk or wheel a short distance to the plants.
Picnic at a wheelchair-accessible picnic table.
Use a wheelchair-accessible port-a-potty.
Avoid the crowds.
Enjoy peace and quiet.