Things to Do This Spring
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Room to roam.
Spring at the Arboretum invites visitors to explore 3,500 acres of forests, meadows, and curated gardens, with breathtaking views from the Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Emergent Tower. With wide-open spaces for kids to run, climb, and discover, it’s the best place to experience nature coming alive this season.
Buy TicketsReceive 50% Off Admission
Buy a ticket to the Holden Arboretum and receive 50% off admission to the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
How it works:
- Buy a general admission ticket to the Holden Arboretum (online only)
- Check your email for purchase confirmation
- Use your 50% off discount code provided in the purchase confirmation email when purchasing tickets for the Cleveland Botanical Garden. (online only, limit one time use)
Offer valid now through May 18, 2026.
Gardens! Alive Weekends
May 2 & 3
Wildflower Weekend
June 6 & 7
Peony Party
July 11 & 12
Christmas in July | Conifers
August 8 & 9
Pollinator Palooza
At Holden Arboretum, look forward to one featured weekend each month filled with themed activities, food trucks, and festivities that showcase the beauty of our landscapes and featured collections.
More info
Kalberer Emergent Tower and Murch Canopy Walk
Price
Included with admission
The most unique nature experiences in Northeast Ohio! Opening April 1 (weather permitting) Emergent Tower: Climb 12 stories into the sky and take in breathtaking, 360‑degree views from the treetops to Lake Erie on an unforgettable ascent. Canopy Walk: Stroll 65 feet above the forest floor along a 500‑foot treetop walkway and experience the canopy—and the entire forest—from a breathtaking new perspective.
Explore Holden Arboretum attractions
Visit Holden’s Signature Plant Collections
Ohio Wildflowers
Early April to August
Crabapples
Early April to Early May
Magnolia
Early April to Mid-June
Rhododendrons & Azaleas
Early May to Mid-June
Lilacs
Late April to Mid-June
Peonies
Late April to Mid-June
Blooms so vibrant you’ll want to drop everything and become one with the flowers!
Browse our collections
Take a Tram Tour
Availability
April 25 – October 31
Price
$10 per adult, $7 per child (ages 3-12)
It’s easier than ever to experience Cleveland’s most stunning blooms! Take a 1-hour tour with our wonderful tram guides to see the Holden Arboretum’s most popular plant collections.
View tram tours schedule
Holden Arboretum Open House
Saturday, April 25
Free, no registration required
Immerse yourself in a day of nature exploration, entertainment, and community fun at the Arboretum Open House! Free tree seedlings while supplies last.
Learn more
Holden-Grown Plant Sale
Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17
Included with admission
Shop over 80 species of native wildflowers, ornamental perennials, shrubs, and trees, including staff favorites and selections from our living collections.
View plant sale info
Take a hike!
Yes, we really mean it—Holden Arboretum has over 3,600 beautiful acres to explore, including 25 miles of winding trails.
Plan your next visit
Bring Your Binoculars and Cameras!
Nestled in the heart of Northeast Ohio, the Holden Arboretum is a haven for birds—and birders. With diverse habitats, from mature forests and open meadows to wetlands and cultivated gardens, the Arboretum offers an incredible variety of bird species throughout the year.
View birding guide
