Upcoming 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.

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Shell-abration: Tortoises Turn 50

Two remarkable tortoises hit the big 5-0, and we’re shellabrating them all month long!

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!

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.

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.

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Garden Highlights Tours

$7 per member, $22 per nonmember

Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens.

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Meet the Artists: Gallery Opening

$21 per nonmember, members are free

Meet the talented artists behind our seaonal gallery exhibits.

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 June, we’ll explore the Main Display Garden.

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Polka & Pierogies

$20 per member, $25 per nonmember

What pairs perfectly with polka music? Pierogies, of course! Join us for an evening of toe‑tapping tunes, tasty treats, and garden‑fresh fun.

Holden Arboretum

Working Woods Field Day

Free

Learn about woodland stewardship while touring our demonstration forest.

Holden Arboretum

Little Sprouts Forest Bathing

Price vary

An interactive Arboretum experience designed to nurture connection, curiosity, and wonder for young children and their caregivers.

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!

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.

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Botanical Book Club

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

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.

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. In June, we’re exploring late-blooming rhododendrons and azaleas.

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.

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Artful Abstractions: Photographing the Garden Using Special Camera Techniques

$60 per member, $100 per nonmember

Join photographer Debbie DiCarlo to capture the visual splendor of the garden with a unique creative flourish.

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Pressed Flower Crafts with the Western Reserve Herb Society

Learn how to preserve flowers while creating simple take-home crafts!

Cleveland Botanical Garden

think[box] x Cleveland Botanical Garden: DIY Flower Press

Learn the basics of laser cutting and customize a wooden flower press to take home!

Holden Arboretum

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.

Holden Arboretum

Arboretum Book Club

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

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Harvest Moon

Prices vary

Holden Forests & Garden’s largest and only benefit of the year. Join us for this exclusive event in one of the city’s most iconic settings.

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!