Pierson Valley Trails

All new in fall 2024! Explore miles of never-before-seen nature. With beautiful, old-growth trees, native plant life, and peaceful streams, there are no bad views. more

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. more

Pierson Creek Valley Hike

Explore one of Holden Arboretum’s newest trails! Join Holden Arboretum staff for a challenging hike through the stunning hemlock-hardwood and oak-maple forests of the Pierson Creek Valley. This woodland area... more

Art with Heart: Fall Nature Paint & Sip

Learn acrylic painting techniques while socializing with friends. more

Arboretum Adventures: Highlights Tour

K-8

$9.00 per student. One adult chaperone required per 10 students (free)

Holden Arboretum

Students study the botanical diversity in display gardens and various ecosystems along the route to the Murch Canopy Walk where they’ll gain a unique perspective walking among the treetops. At... more

Bottoms Up! Yoga @Arboretum

Upcoming classes will be listed below as they become available for registration. Loosen up with outdoor yoga at the Holden Arboretum. It won’t be a stretch to enjoy yoga on... more

Notes of Nature Wine Tasting

Wednesday, August 21st, 6-8pm Spend time in one of the Arboretum’s most beautiful gardens during golden hour. Enjoy wine tasting and food stations while taking in the breathtaking scenery. Price:... more

Blooms & Brews Beer Tasting Class

Wednesday, June 26th, 6 – 7pm $45 per member, $50 per nonmember Enjoy a summer sampler event featuring a selection of summertime brews from Thirsty Dog and Schnitz Ale Breweries.... more

Carver’s Pond Hike

Experience the wonders of the woods on a guided hike through one of Holden Arboretum’s preserved natural areas. Carver’s Pond offers stunning views of wetlands and wildlife, a welcome respite... more

Meet Our Scientists

Join us for unique new opportunities to meet and learn from Holden Arboretums’ renowned scientists. Nature-lovers of all ages can learn about our ground-breaking research and conservation efforts while discovering... more

Total Eclipse of the Arboretum

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse over Northeast Ohio on Monday, April 8th, 2024 at 3:13PM! Celebrate this extraordinary event with us from 11am-5pm on Monday, April 8th... more

Evergreen Happy Hour

Relax in a beautiful location with friends while creating festive decorations from real evergreens. more

College Self Guided Tour

College

$9 per student

Holden Arboretum

Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Tower are open April-October. Bring the whole class! $9 per student. Please note – if you have a special request that does not fit within... more

Population Genetics: Wild Strawberry

High School (grades 9-12)

$12 per student

Holden Arboretum

Have you ever wanted to incorporate a hands-on lab experience with your students on extracting and analyzing DNA from start to finish? If so, Holden Arboretum’s Population Genetics: Wild Strawberry... more

Cleveland Rose Society Rose Show

Join us for the annual Cleveland Rose Society Rose Show from 10am-5pm on Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th at the Holden Arboretum. Dates:Friday, September 13thSaturday, September 14thSunday, September... more

Family Campout

An exclusive opportunity to camp out for a night in our woods! Saturday 3pm - Sunday 11am. more

Bricks & Brews

NEW DATE: August 16th, 6-8pm Over 350,000 LEGO bricks will be on display, taking the shape of nature’s most popular flora and fauna. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to... more

Golden Hour: Wine & Butterflies

Wednesday, August 23rd Spend time in one of the arboretum’s most beautiful gardens during golden hour. Enjoy wine tasting and food stations, while listening to local band, The Goldsberrys, a... more

Tails & Trails

Wednesdays, June 12, July 24 & August 14, from 5 – 8pm At the Arboretum, every day is dog day, but on the first Wednesday evening of each month during... more

Apollo’s Fire Concert Series

Dates & Times Wednesday, July 17th, 7:30pmThursday, July 18th, 7:30pmSaturday, July 20th, 4pmSaturday, July 20th, 7:30pmSunday, July 21st, 3pm Vivaldi’s beloved classic comes to the countryside! Jeannette Sorrell and violinist... more

Twilight at the Holden Arboretum

Holden Forests & Gardens invites you to our annual benefit, a family-friendly picnic in support of plants, trees, and the benefits they provide Northeast Ohio. Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 5:30-8:30... more

Self Guided Tour

Grades PK - 12

$7 per student

Holden Arboretum

Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Tower are open April-October. $7 per student. One adult chaperone is required per 10 students (free). One adult per five students is admitted free; additional... more

Wine & Cheese Night Hike

Enjoy a unique end-of-the-week treat! more

January 18, 2023

Arboretum Action Camps

Holden Arboretum

Arboretum Action Summer Camps brings immersive, nature-based activity to all age groups. Campers will explore our diverse ecosystems, experience wildlife from all angles, and develop an understanding of the importance... more