Our History

Market Day, a beloved community event, is more than a half-century tradition at Cylburn Arboretum. Every year, rain or shine, folks flock to northwest Baltimore to buy plants and flowers for their spring gardens. It has become a seasonal civic ritual, a way to mark the spring renewal, even for those who don’t consider themselves gardeners and only come for the crafts and good food.

The first annual Market Day occurred in 1968, inspired by Mrs. T. Frederick Mulvenny, President of the Cylburn Wildflower Preserve and Garden Center. It started as a bold initiative to raise funds for nature study for adults and children from across the city. Today the event continues to be a vital fundraiser for Cylburn Arboretum Friends (CAF), the non-profit organization that partners with the City of Baltimore to maintain the grounds and gardens at Cylburn.

Press Inquiries

Please email us at info@cylburn.org if you have a press inquiry. We are excited to spread the word about the 57th annual Market Day at Cylburn Arboretum.