Things to See & Do
Holden Arboretum
Conservation Career Camp
Kickstart your future at our Conservation Career Camp! During this 3- day and 2- night adventure, high schoolers who are curious about careers in conservation will explore work that sustains... more
Can’t Miss Family Attractions
Ready to trade screentime for greentime? A day at Holden Arboretum is always fun, educational, and immersive for the whole family. more
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
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
Evergreen Folk Stories & Herbal Traditions
Join an herbalist to learn about the relationship of conifers to human culture and wellness. 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
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
Star-Crossed Lovers: Wine, Chocolate & Stargazing
Drama, devotion, destiny: tales of romance are written in the stars! Treat yourself or come as a couple to share an evening of stargazing while enjoying wine and a sampling... more
People for Trees™
Make a difference in
your own backyard.
Plant and care for a tree beginning with making a pledge. We will support each pledge with easy-to-follow instructional toolkits, guidance on how to select the most appropriate tree and where to purchase it, free virtual classes and other ongoing support.
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