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.

Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
        )

    [total] => 0
    [type] => event
    [next] => Array
        (
            [text] => 
        )

    [summaries] => Array
        (
            [ticket_link] => 
            [date_summary_text] => 
            [date_summary] => Array
                (
                    [is_sequential] => 1
                    [start_range] => 
                    [start_range_day] => 
                    [end_range] => 
                    [end_range_day] => 
                    [summary_text] => 
                )

            [is_cost_included] => 
            [is_sold_out] => 
            [is_save_the_date] => 
        )

    [has_additional] => 
)

Cost Prices vary

Proudly sponsored by:

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 p.m.

Deadline to buy tickets is July 1st!

VIP Early Access 4:30 p.m.

Twilight at the Holden Arboretum will take place throughout the Arboretum grounds and feature an elevated picnic dinner by Spice Catering Co.,an outdoor concert at Corning Lake with music by Sunshine Daydream, a critter meet and greet with live exotic animals from the Botanical Garden, and the seasonal outdoor exhibition Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects.

New this year, a VIP ticket level features early event access, limited table seating, in-and-out privileges to an adult only outdoor lounge, open bar, additional musical entertainment and food course, an HF&G branded gift, and special recognition in the event program. Sponsorship also provides access to the outdoor lounge.

Be sure to bring a picnic blanket or camp chairs, wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and don’t forget to bring a sense of adventure as you explore the grounds!

Tickets

VIP Ticket: $275 ($205 tax deductible)- includes early event access starting at 4:30 PM, complimentary valet parking, in-and-out privileges to an adult only outdoor lounge, limited table seating, open bar, musical entertainment by DJ Kris Koch and additional food course, an HF&G branded gift, and special recognition in the event program.

Adult Ticket: $150 ($100 tax deductible)- includes adult meal

Child Ticket: $35- includes child’s meal

Exclusive 2024 Solar Eclipse Raffle

Win or bid on the prize of a lifetime! You + 5 guests can view the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024 on top of the Emergent Tower. This unique view is unlike any other and offers the opportunity to see a 360° view of the eclipse in totality. Eclipse glasses, guaranteed parking, a bottle of wine and a specialty kids’ beverage, and admission to the Holden Arboretum on the day of the eclipse are included. This prize will be offered exclusively to Twilight attendees through the silent auction. A second prize will also be made available to the general public and Twilight attendees through a raffle. Purchase raffle tickets for additional chances to win in our public raffle.
Tickets are 1 for $100. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Winners do not need to be present at Twilight to claim their prize. Please know, that the weather in Northeast Ohio in April is unpredictable and that no refunds will be issued in the event of poor weather or visibility.

Buy raffle tickets

Menu

Marinated grilled chicken served with a seasonal dipping sauce, marinated cucumber salad with fresh herbs, carrot salad with raisins, tahini and agave, a vegan pasta salad and house made coriander potato chips, with a mixed summer berry crisp.

Vegan/gluten free substitution – crispy tofu tenders

VIP – additional assorted passed appetizers

Children’s Menu – chicken tenders served with ketchup, veggies + ranch, house made potato chips and a chocolate chip cookie

Beverages – wine, beer, seltzers, specialty cocktail, sodas & infused water

Live Music with Sunshine Daydream

Dance the night away at Corning Lake with Sunshine Daydream! This funky dance party band from Northeast Ohio specializes in performing Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band music in a refreshing up-tempo style. Come move and groove to the beat!

Nature-Inspired Stiltwalkers

Don’t miss our tall and talented friends from Pickup-stix Stiltwalking. Take photos and be mesmerized by their balance and grace!

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Oak $15,000 ($13,600 tax deductible)

All lower-level sponsor benefits
Additional ten (10) attendees- 20 guests in total
Verbal and logo recognition in pre-event video

Dawn Redwood $7,500 ($6,800 tax deductible)

All Tulip Tree and Redbud benefits
Specialty wine included for your table
Prominent recognition and sponsor spotlight on event website
Recognition in pre-event video

Tulip Tree $5,000 ($4,300 tax deductible)

All Redbud benefits
Ten (10) attendees
Recognition in Happenings e-Newsletter
Recognition at one of the event’s entertainment areas
Recognition on event invitation if committed by April 10, 2023

Redbud $2,500 ($1,940 tax deductible)

Eight (8) attendees
Reserved picnic table for guests
Recognition on event website and social media
Recognition on event program and welcome signage
Unlimited adult guest access to NEW outdoor lounge
Event access starting at 4:30 PM

Become a sponsor!

Contact Samantha Lengel at 216.721.1600, ext.125 or [email protected] to become a corporate sponsor for this event.

Thank you to our Redbud Sponsors and additional donors!
Tom & Mary Anderson
Ashton Technology Solutions
Barbara Brown & Steven Ward
Bartlett Tree Experts
Caroline Kramer Faust Foundation
Clearstead
CM Wealth Advisors
Davey Tree Expert Company
Jon & Suzanne Dick
Paul & Janis DiCorleto
Leslie & Mike Dingeldein
ErieBank
Stephen J. Knerly
LNE Group
Roy Minoff
Winnie Jones Nordell & Peter Nordell
Oswald Companies
Katie & Ken Outcalt
Remarkable Lake County
Rockport Wealth Advisors
Sherwin-Williams
Ruth & Tom Stafford
Service Storage International, Inc.
Lorraine Szabo
John & Susan Turben
Joy K. and Robert Ward

Patricia Pavlish
Jeff Enterline
Paul & Connie Abbey
Margot Baldwin
Patricia Hammond
Lucy Weller
Iris Vail

View all events & special exhibits

Here’s more to explore at Holden Arboretum

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.

Make a pledge

What can we help you find?

Popular searches:

Return to site

Twilight at the Holden Arboretum

Proudly sponsored by:

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 p.m.

Become a sponsor!

Here’s more to explore at Holden Arboretum

Make a difference in
your own backyard.

We’re proud to work with these distinguished organizations.

What can we help you find?

Debug info for popularity tracking: Disable within popularity-tracking.php file once ready.

Proudly sponsored by:

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 p.m.

Become a sponsor!

Here’s more to explore at Holden Arboretum

Make a difference in your own backyard.

We’re proud to work with these distinguished organizations.

What can we help you find?

Debug info for popularity tracking: Disable within popularity-tracking.php file once ready.

Make a difference in
your own backyard.