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!

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Yoga at the Garden
Thu., Aug. 28 – Thu., Sep. 18 (Select dates)

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Yoga at the Garden

Prices vary

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting out, these classes are designed for all levels. Come for the yoga, stay for the gardens, and leave feeling refreshed and connected.

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Summer Nights at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Thu., Aug. 28 – Thu., Sep. 25 (Select dates)

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Summer Nights at Cleveland Botanical Garden

Enjoy the café, glasshouses, your favorite outdoor gardens, and special evening events every Thursday during summer.

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Ohara School of Ikebana Northern Ohio Chapter Show
Fri., Aug. 29 – Sun., Aug. 31

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Ohara School of Ikebana Northern Ohio Chapter Show

Ikebana, one of the traditional arts of Japan, has been practiced for more than six hundred years. Friday, August 29 – Sunday, August 31Included with admission The Ohara School of Ikebana emphasizes the Japanese aesthetics of asymmetry and empty space, beauty of natural scenery, harmony between materials, container and setting. Over a dozen floral designs… »

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Meet the Artists: Gallery Opening
Fri., Aug. 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Meet the Artists: Gallery Opening

$20 per nonmember, members are free

Meet the talented artists behind our gallery exhibits, enjoy live music on the Geis Terrace, and celebrate the Japanese Garden’s 50th Anniversary with art, conversation, and delicious bites!

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Gourmets at the Garden
Thu., Sep. 4, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Gourmets at the Garden

$15 per member, $25 per nonmember

Guests are invited to enjoy sample bite-sized portions from their favorite chefs and learn how to make great dishes at home.

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Landscape Lore: A Story Walk with Maci Nelson
Fri., Sep. 5, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Holden Arboretum

Landscape Lore: A Story Walk with Maci Nelson

$30 per member, $45 per nonmember

Join us for an immersive evening of cultural connection to nature through storytelling.

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First Fridays Garden Tours
Fri., Sep. 5, 2025

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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!

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Nature’s Midas Touch: Dyeing with Goldenrod
Thu., Sep. 11, 2025

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Holden Arboretum

Nature’s Midas Touch: Dyeing with Goldenrod

$28 per member, $38 per nonmember

Create a beautiful golden dye using the power of plants!

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Wine & Cheese Night Hike
Fri., Sep. 12 – Fri., Nov. 14 (Select dates)

Selling out

Holden Arboretum

Wine & Cheese Night Hike

$32 per member, $47 per nonmember

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

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Twilight at the Holden Arboretum
Sat., Sep. 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Holden Arboretum

Twilight at the Holden Arboretum

Prices vary

Holden Forests & Gardens invites you to our annual benefit in support of plants, trees, and the benefits they provide Northeast Ohio.

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Trailblazer 5k
Sun., Sep. 14, 2025 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Holden Arboretum

Trailblazer 5k

Prices vary

Lace up for a wildly scenic adventure at the Holden Arboretum. Every step comes with fresh air and forest views! Dogs welcome! 

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Stebbins Gulch: A Hike Through Geological History
Sun., Sep. 14 – Sun., Nov. 9 (Select dates)

Selling out

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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Books & Blooms: Botanical Book Fair
Sat., Sep. 20 – Sun., Sep. 21

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Books & Blooms: Botanical Book Fair

Included with admission

Explore a diverse array of book vendors alongside other vendors offering plant-related merchandise, creating a unique atmosphere that celebrates both reading and botanical beauty.

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Fall Foray with the Ohio Mushroom Society
Sat., Sep. 27, 2025 | 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Holden Arboretum

Fall Foray with the Ohio Mushroom Society

$30 per member, $40 per nonmember

Celebrate mushrooms with this special, seasonal foray!

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Magnificence on the Mountain Hike
Sun., Sep. 28, 2025 | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

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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Renaissance Night
Fri., Oct. 3, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Renaissance Night

$30 per member, $35 per nonmember

Don thy finest garb or simply thy sense of adventure, and join us for a night where the past comes gloriously to life!

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Botanical Painting & Drawing
Tue., Oct. 7 – Tue., Nov. 4 (Select dates)

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Botanical Painting & Drawing

$125 per member, $165 per nonmember

Connect to plants on a creative level!

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Fall Forest Fest
Sat., Oct. 11 – Sun., Oct. 12

Holden Arboretum

Fall Forest Fest

Included with admission

Join us from 10am – 4pm on the second weekend in October for our Fall Forest Fest celebration!

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Pierson Creek Hike
Sat., Oct. 18, 2025 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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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Botanical Book Club
Wed., Oct. 22, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Botanical Book Club

Join us to discuss books that open a window to the great outdoors!

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Art with Heart: Fall Nature Paint & Snack
Sat., Oct. 25, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Holden Arboretum

Art with Heart: Fall Nature Paint & Snack

$48 per member, $63 per nonmember

Learn acrylic painting techniques while socializing with friends.

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Winter Village Market
Sat., Nov. 15 – Sun., Nov. 16

Holden Arboretum

Winter Village Market

Included with admission

Experience the magic of the season at Holden Arboretum’s new Winter Village Market. Stroll through a festive woodland setting, shop unique gifts from local makers, and enjoy cozy holiday cheer during this special November weekend.

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Crafting with Cones
Sat., Nov. 22, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Holden Arboretum

Crafting with Cones

$40 per member, $55 per nonmember

Get cozy while creating a seasonal craft out of natural materials.

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Upcoming Events & Classes

Experience nature in all its beauty at Cleveland Botanical Garden and Holden Arboretum. Enjoy a captivating way to enjoy the great outdoors and get in touch with nature. The gardens are awakening in the new season, and you will not want to miss it!

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