Where nature shows off and you get a front‑row seat.
A season-long celebration of color, wonder, and the living landscapes of Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Starting in April, a different garden area or signature flower takes center stage at its seasonal peak. Visitors can explore immersive garden moments, hands-on activities, special photo opportunities and fresh ways to engage with the landscapes you love.
April
Tulips
Experience our annual tulip planting come to life like never before! Take photos with stunning spring blooms and bring the kids for drop-in activities.
April 10-11 and 17-18
Hershey Children’s Garden Drop-in Programs
Come learn about tulips and how they brave the cold of winter to bring in the spring and make a beautiful tulip painting for someone special.
Learn more about the Hershey Children’s GardenApril 4 and 11
Cuyahoga Master Gardens Q & A
Master Gardener volunteers will be on site to answer your questions about soil, plant propagation, houseplants, lawns, invasive species and more!
May
Rhododendron
A stunning spring display is not complete without the bursting colors of rhododendron blooms!
Opens May 22, 2026
Five Senses Garden Exhibit
Experience the Five Senses Garden Exhibition at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, where every turn invites you to see, smell, hear, touch, and taste nature.
May 16 & 30
Cuyahoga Master Gardeners Q & A
Master Gardener volunteers will be on site to answer your questions about soil, plant propagation, houseplants, lawns, invasive species and more!
Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm
Garden Highlights Tour
Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens. Each tour will highlight our history and collections while wandering through a changing tapestry of seasonal delights.
Learn moreWildflowers
Our wildflowers pack a colorful punch during a busy season of growth!
May 1, 9:30-11:30am
First Fridays Tour – Wildflower Garden
Bring your sense of wonder and join our staff on an informative, 75-minute tour through the gardens at the Arboretum.
Learn moreMay 2 & 3, 10am-3pm
Wildflower Weekend
Wildflower Weekend at the Arboretum is a spring celebration featuring blooming gardens, hands‑on activities, and treats from local coffee and food trucks.
May 16 & 17
Holden-Grown Plant Sale
Whether you are trying to naturalize your landscape or enhance a corner of your garden, this event will offer exclusively Holden-grown plants.
Learn more
June
Roses
Elegant, fragrant, and oh so photogenic!
June 13 & 27
Cuyahoga Master Gardeners Q & A
Master Gardener volunteers will be on site to answer your questions about soil, plant propagation, houseplants, lawns, invasive species and more!
Dates TBD
Garden Highlights Tour
Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens. More info to come.
June 16, 11-11:30am
Herb Garden Talks – Historic Roses
Dig deeper and increase your gardening knowledge with a short educational talk amongst the herbs. Members of the Western Reserve Herb Society have lovingly maintained the Herb Garden since 1969 and are excited to share their expertise!
Learn morePeonies
These larger-than-life blooms will leave you speechless. Photos highly encouraged!
June 5, 9:30-11:30am
First Fridays Tour – Display Garden
Bring your sense of wonder and join our staff on an informative, 75-minute tour through the gardens at the Arboretum. A different garden will be featured each month, highlighting the beauty of our plant collections throughout the season, as well as new projects supporting our mission.
Learn moreJune 6 & 7, 10am-3pm
Peony Party
Peony Party turns the gardens into a spring party with vibrant peonies, engaging activities, and delicious eats and drinks.
July
Lilies & Daylilies
Lilies bring a eye-catching, technicolored wonder to our summer gardens!
July 11 & 25
Cuyahoga Master Gardeners Q & A
Master Gardener volunteers will be on site to answer your questions about soil, plant propagation, houseplants, lawns, invasive species and more!
Dates TBD
Garden Highlights Tour
Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens. More info to come.
Conifers
Our collection of stately conifers is top-tier and often overlooked!
July 10
First Fridays Tour
Bring your sense of wonder and join our staff on an informative, 75-minute tour through the gardens at the Arboretum. More info to come.
Learn moreJuly 11 & 12, 10am-3pm
Christmas in July
Experience Christmas in July, where conifers take center stage in a joyful mix of summer fun and holiday spirit.
August
Hershey Children’s Garden
A lush oasis of diverse plants and wildlife. You’ll never want to leave!
July 11 & 25
Cuyahoga Master Gardeners Q & A
Master Gardener volunteers will be on site to answer your questions about soil, plant propagation, houseplants, lawns, invasive species and more!
Dates TBD
Garden Highlights Tour
Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens. More info to come.
Dates TBD
HCG weekly activities
HCG weekly activities: pond dipping, crafts, discovery carts (pond health, birds, natives)
Pollinator Plants
Meet our pollinator friends and the plants they call home!
August 7
First Fridays Tour
Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens. More info to come.
Learn moreAugust 8 & 9, 10am-3pm
Pollinator Palooza
Pollinator Palooza is a buzz‑worthy August celebration filled with blooming gardens, pollinator‑friendly fun, and activities for all ages.
