What to See & Do

Holden Arboretum

Visit the Holden Arboretum to enjoy the outdoors with seasonal activities and adventurous attractions—your destination to learn, explore, and grow.

Family-Friendly Attractions
Kalberer Emergent Tower
Open today: 1:30 pm – 4:45 pm

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Kalberer Emergent Tower

Take your love of nature to new heights.

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Murch Canopy Walk
Open today: 10:00 am – 4:45 pm

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Murch Canopy Walk

Branch out into nature.

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Buckeye Bud’s Adventure Woods
Open today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Buckeye Bud’s Adventure Woods

Where the whole family can flourish.

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September 19 – november 1

This fall, over a dozen new skeletons arrive at Holden Arboretum—they’re bolder, and more bone-rattling than ever.

Explore Our Gardens
Arlene and Arthur S. Holden Jr. Butterfly Garden
Open today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Arlene and Arthur S. Holden Jr. Butterfly Garden

See the wonders of nature at work.

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Eliot and Linda Paine Rhododendron Discovery Garden
Open today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Eliot and Linda Paine Rhododendron Discovery Garden

Learn something new, everywhere you look.

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Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden
Open today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden

Where Ohio’s native plants call home.

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Helen S. Layer Rhododendron Garden
Open today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Helen S. Layer Rhododendron Garden

Twenty acres of awe-inspiring sights.

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Henry Norweb Jr. Tree Allée
Open today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Henry Norweb Jr. Tree Allée

A walkway with seriously beautiful style.

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Upcoming Events
Working Woods Walks
Wed., Sep. 23, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Working Woods Walks

$10 per member, $20 per nonmember

Join us each month for a walk at the Working Woods Learning Forest with a member of our team to explore a new perspective on the ways we interact with our Northeast Ohio forests.

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Pierson Creek Hike
Sat., Oct. 10, 2026 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Pierson Creek Hike

$10 per member, $20 per nonmember

Challenge yourself with a morning hike on our newest trails!

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Winter Village Market
Sat., Nov. 14 – Sun., Nov. 15

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Winter Village Market

Included with admission

Experience the magic of the season at Holden Arboretum’s new Winter Village Market. Stroll through a festive woodland setting, shop unique gifts from local makers, and enjoy cozy holiday cheer during this special November weekend.

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Hiking & Birding
The Most Picturesque Hikes at Holden Arboretum
Open today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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The Most Picturesque Hikes at Holden Arboretum

Explore over 20 miles of trails you won’t find anywhere else, including a new natural-surface trail in Pierson Valley.

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Birding Guide for Holden Arboretum
Open today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Birding Guide for Holden Arboretum

Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just beginning to explore the world of birds, this guide will help you discover the best spots, seasons, and tips for birding success.

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Nature Meditation Guide
Open today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Nature Meditation Guide

Your companion for journaling, drawing, and mindful moments in the landscapes of the Holden Arboretum.

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Plan your visit

For hours, admission, directions and more, visit our plan your visit page.

More to See and Do

With so much land to explore, this is just the start of all that Holden Forests & Gardens offers. Learn more about some of our other popular attractions:

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