The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, house and museum will reopen for Lilac Days 2026 on Saturday, April 18 to Sunday, May 10, 2026. It is the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Hulda Klager Lilac Society in 2026!

Visit the Lilac Days page for more detailed information.

During Lilac Days the gardens are open daily 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission $10 adults, kids 12 and under free. Senior Citizen Days are Mondays April 20, April 27 and May 4 with a discounted rate of $5.00 for age 62 and above. Saturday, May 4th is the HKLG 50th Anniversary celebration!

History. The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens is a restoration project to honor the work of famed lilac developer Hulda Klager. It contains an 1800s house, surrounding buildings and is a National Historic Site. Visit the house, museum/barn with many new exhibits only open during Lilac Days and other specialty days. Annually, Lilac Days celebrates the site, Hulda’s work and raises funds to maintain the site. See Today in the Gardens for current status and updates. Event rentals are available as approved, by contacting us.

Special events: Saturday, July 25th Open Days and local garden tours sponsored by HKLG and Garden Conservancy. Saturday, September 19th Fall Festival and America 250 celebration.

After Lilac Days (May 11th to early October), the gardens will be open 9am to 4pm (gates close 3:30pm). Admission fees for 2026 are $10 adults, CASH payable at the front gate in Dropbox. Children 12 years old and under enter free when accompanied by an adult.

*Please see the Calendar at our website for current hours and closures.

Note: the Gardens are Closed on Holidays and a few other select days.