Upcoming Programs & Events
Experience our planet in all its beauty. Join fellow plant lovers and connect with nature at Cleveland Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum. Our forests and gardens are awakening in the new season, and you will not want to miss it!
Featured Programs & Events
Fri., Apr. 17 – Fri., Jun. 19 (Select dates)
Join us each month for a deep dive into the thousands of plants in our collection at Leach Research Station. This April, we’re exploring Magnolias! Registration & Info
Sat., Apr. 18, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Join biologist and photographer Dr. Robert Klips for an afternoon exploring some of the forest’s tiniest treasures. Registration & InfoAll Programs & Events
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Orchid Rodeo Exhibit Tour
$7 per member, $22 per nonmember
Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our orchid exhibition!
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Hand Painting on Silk
$62 per member, $102 per nonmember
Learn from a local artist what it takes to create beautiful, botanical art on silk.
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Spring Egg Hunt
Prices vary
Join us for an eggceptionally fun morning of creative crafts, garden games, bunny photos and of course, an egg hunt! Limited spots available, sign up today!
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Farming Fungi at Home
$27 per member, $32 per nonmember
Get hands-on experience inoculating mushroom logs to take home.
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Holden Arboretum
Wine & Cheese Night Hike
$32 per member, $47 per nonmember
Enjoy a unique end-of-the-week treat!
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Midwest Cactus & Succulent Society Show and Sale
Included with admission
Cacti and succulents shine at this weekend show. Two days only to get your fix of these spiky beauties!
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Holden Arboretum
Magnificence on the Mountain Hike
$12 per member, $22 per nonmember
Experience the wonders of the woods on a guided hike through one of Holden Arboretum’s preserved natural areas.
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Botanical Painting & Drawing
$160 per member, $200 per nonmember
Connect to plants on a creative level with the guidance of a professional art instructor!
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Holden Arboretum
Arboretum Book Club
Join us to discuss books that open a window to the great outdoors!
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David G. Leach Research Station
Deep Dive Tours at Leach Research Station
$10 per member, $20 per nonmember
Join us each month for a deep dive into the thousands of plants in our collection at Leach Research Station. This April, we’re exploring Magnolias!
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
The Miniature World of Mosses & Lichens
$10 per person
Join biologist and photographer Dr. Robert Klips for an afternoon exploring some of the forest’s tiniest treasures.
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Holden Arboretum
Stebbins Gulch: A Hike Through Geological History
$12 per member, $22 per nonmember
Experience the wonders of the woods on a guided hike through one of Holden Arboretum’s preserved natural areas.
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Holden Arboretum
From Kombucha to Wild Fermented Sodas
$35 per member, $50 per nonmember
Bring some refreshing bubbly sweetness to your spring!
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden Community Day
Free
Join us for a day of environmental awareness, community engagement, and fun activities in celebration of Arbor Day!
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Holden Arboretum
Holden Arboretum Open House
Free
Immerse yourself in a day of nature exploration, entertainment, and community fun at the Arboretum Open House!
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Holden Arboretum
First Fridays Garden Tours
$7 per member, $22 per nonmember
First Fridays are back! Meet our staff and enjoy a guided tour of our beautiful gardens this season! In May, we’ll explore the Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden.
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Shell-abration: Tortoises Turn 50
Two remarkable tortoises hit the big 5-0, and we’re shellabrating them all month long!
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Holden Arboretum
Pierson Creek Hike
$10 per member, $20 per nonmember
Challenge yourself with a morning hike on our newest trails!
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Trees for Bees
$15 per member, $30 per nonmember
Learn which flowering trees and shrubs help feed beneficial native bees.
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Holden Arboretum
Carver’s Pond Hike
$12 per member, $22 per nonmember
Challenge yourself with a hike through one of our preserved conservation areas.
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Hand-Carved Botanical Stamps
$48 per member, $53 per nonmember
Create your own stamp inspired by spring at the garden!
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David G. Leach Research Station
Mother’s Day Open House @ Leach Research Station
$10 per member, $20 per nonmember
Treat mom to a self-guided stroll through the beautiful blooms at Leach Research Station
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Conquer the Soil: Love Stories of Black History & Horticulture
$20 per person
Join us for a talk that celebrates Black innovations in the world of horticulture.
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Holden Arboretum
Holden-Grown Plant Sale
Included with admission
Whether you are trying to naturalize your landscape or enhance a corner of your garden, this event will offer exclusively Holden-grown plants.
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Cleveland Marathon
Prices vary
Are you a runner or walker? Join Team HF&G and support us in the Cleveland Marathon on May 16-17
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Ikebana International Cleveland Chapter Exhibit
A variety of Japanese-inspired botanical arrangements emphasizing movement and balance will be on display. Memorial day weekend only!
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Holden Arboretum
Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour
Meet Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse at the Holden Arboretum during a two‑day family event with photo ops, themed activities, and outdoor fun.
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Holden Arboretum
Working Woods Field Day
Free
Learn about woodland stewardship while touring our demonstration forest.
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Botanical Book Club
Join us to discuss books that open a window to the great outdoors!
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Holden Arboretum
Ohio’s Tree Farm of the Year Tour
Free
The Working Woods Learning Forest at Holden Arboretum has been awarded the Ohio Tree Farm of the Year award. We are welcome all visitors to join us at the Working Wood Learning Forest for an enjoyable and informative day in the woods celebrating this accomplishment. Date & TimeSaturday, September 12, 9am-4pm Location9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland,… »
Tickets & Info2026 Summer Camps
Designed by educators. Powered by nature.
Registration now open for camps at the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden
