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
Tue., Apr. 21 – Thu., Apr. 23
Join us for a series of special opportunities to peek behind the scenes and engage with our plant and animal experts. Registration & Info
Fri., May. 1 – Fri., Jun. 5 (Select dates)
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. Registration & Info
Sat., May. 16, 2026 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a talk that celebrates Black innovations in the world of horticulture. Registration & InfoAll Programs & Events
David G. Leach Research Station
Leach Research Station Weekly Drop-In Hours
Free for members, $21 per nonmember
Stop by for a self-guided tour of Northeast Ohio’s hidden gem, the Leach Research Station.
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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
Arbor Week Sneak Peek Tours
Free (registration required)
Join us for a series of special opportunities to peek behind the scenes and engage with our plant and animal experts.
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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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Virtual
Opening the Gate: A Conversation on Civic Spaces in Cleveland
Free, registration required
Join us virtually for a thought-provoking exploration of Cleveland’s great civic spaces.
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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.
Registration & Info
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
Garden Highlights Tours
$7 per member, $22 per nonmember
Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens.
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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
Mother’s Day Brunch
Prices vary
Join us at Cleveland Botanical Garden on Sunday, May 10 for our annual Mother’s Day Brunch, now catered by Spice.
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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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Holden Arboretum
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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Holden Arboretum
Evening Rhododendron Stroll
$7 per member, $22 per nonmember
Join our staff for a stroll through the beautiful, blooming Layer Garden.
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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
Wine & Cheese Night Hike
$32 per member, $47 per nonmember
Enjoy a unique end-of-the-week treat!
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David G. Leach Research Station
Memorial Day Weekend Open House @ Leach Research Station
$10 per member, $20 per nonmember
Explore the grounds at Leach Research Station during our Memorial Day Weekend Open House hours.
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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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Holden Arboretum
Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour
Included w/ admission, registration required
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
Spring Specimen Tree Grove Tour
$7 per member, $22 per nonmember
Explore a unique tree collection rarely open to the public.
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Holden Arboretum
Working Woods Field Day
Free
Learn about woodland stewardship while touring our demonstration forest.
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Holden Arboretum
Art with Heart: Spring Nature Paint & Sip
$48 per member, $63 per nonmember
Learn acrylic painting techniques while socializing with friends.
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Cleveland Botanical Garden
Essential Herb Garden Experiences
Join us in the Herb Garden for a 30-minute deep dive into different herb varieties, their cultivation, and their uses in food and crafts. June’s topic will cover historic roses!
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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
Apollo’s Fire Concert Series
Prices vary
A beloved summer tradition returns as Apollo’s Fire performs a new program – Echoes of Ireland.
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Holden Arboretum
Firefly Foray
$30 per member, $40 per nonmember
Take in the wonder of firefly diversity on a unique night hike.
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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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Holden Arboretum
Ohio’s Tree Farm of the Year Tour
Free
Help us celebrate our Tree Farm of the Year award and learn more about caring for your woods!
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Designed by educators. Powered by nature.
Registration now open for camps at the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden
