The Dubrovnik Tourist Board is organizing the traditional Dubrovnik Flower Market, which will take place from the 3^rd to the 6^th of April 2025. This event brings together flower enthusiasts, horticulturists, and artists, offering a rich and diverse program that will enhance the city's spring atmosphere and attract visitors of all ages.

The event kicks off on the 3^rd of April with the "Floral Collage" workshop at the Dubrovnik Natural History Museum for young children, led by museum educator and curator Dubravka Tullio. On the same day, at 4:00 PM, a fresh flower arrangement workshop will also be held at the museum, led by Kristina Skvrce. Reservations for this workshop can be made via email at: [email protected].

The heart of the event, the flower market, will take place on the 4^th and 5^th of April 4 Lujo Šoletić Park from 7:30 AM to 6 PM. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of flowers, vegetables, and herbs from local growers and agricultural estates. They will also get a chance to learn about native flower species and receive expert advice on planting and maintenance. Exhibitors at the market include Agrovrt – Metković, Ankora Ltd. – Zaton Veliki, CZR Josipovac – Župa dubrovačka, OPG Jurić – Kutina, OPG Lucija Volgemuth – Sisak, OPG Marija Bagić – Kutina, OPG Marija Mesić – Kutina, OPG Snježana Meštrić – Bjelovar, OPG Stjepan Valent – Kneginec Donji, OPG Tomislav Varvir – Mali Bukovec, Vrtlar Ltd – Dubrovnik, and Vrtlarija Čičić Ltd – Sisak. (OPG is Family-Run Agricultural Business)

On Friday, the 4^th of April, visitors can take a guided tour in English through the Trsteno Arboretum, with free organized transport departing from Pile at 3:15 PM. Reservations are required via email at: [email protected]. At 4:00 PM in the Arboretum, Jasna Held will perform a storytelling session entitled "The Silver Birch" for the youngest attendees.

On Saturday, April 5, at 10:00 AM, a themed tour in Croatian, "Walking Along the Old Dubrovnik Gardens," will be led by author Nikolina Kapović. The same tour will be available in English on Sunday, the 6^th of April, under the title "Walking Along the Old Dubrovnik Gardens." The meeting point is in front of TIC Pile. In addition to its stunning architecture, Dubrovnik is proud of its historic gardens, which provide a refreshing green contrast to the city's stone landscape. The Pile, Konalo, and Boninovo areas have been home to unique garden suburbs since the Renaissance, maintaining their character to this very day. During the tour, participants will learn about the historical development of these gardens, visit several historic sites, and explore the botanical heritage of Dubrovnik’s Renaissance gardens. Reservations can be made via email at: [email protected].

On Saturday, the 5^th of April, at 5:00 PM, a workshop on crafting doves from fig tree pith will be held at Deša – Lazareti, led by Tonka Šperanda and Vesna Pejović. The number of participants is limited, and registration is available via email at: [email protected].