Upcoming Programs & Events at Holden Arboretum

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

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First Fridays Garden Tours
Fri., May. 1 – Fri., Jun. 5 (Select dates)

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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.

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Pierson Creek Hike
Sat., May. 2, 2026 | 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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Carver’s Pond Hike
Sat., May. 9, 2026 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

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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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Holden-Grown Plant Sale
Sat., May. 16 – Sun., May. 17

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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Working Woods Walks
Wed., May. 20 – Wed., Jun. 17 (Select dates)

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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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Wine & Cheese Night Hike
Fri., May. 22, 2026

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Wine & Cheese Night Hike

$32 per member, $47 per nonmember

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

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Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour
Sat., May. 23 – Sun., May. 24

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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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Magnificence on the Mountain Hike
Sat., May. 23 – Sat., Jun. 27 (Select dates)

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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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Spring Specimen Tree Grove Tour
Thu., May. 28, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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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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Stebbins Gulch: A Hike Through Geological History
Sat., May. 30 – Sat., Jun. 20 (Select dates)

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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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Working Woods Field Day
Sat., Jun. 6, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Working Woods Field Day

Free

Learn about woodland stewardship while touring our demonstration forest.

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Art with Heart: Spring Nature Paint & Sip
Sat., Jun. 6, 2026 | 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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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Apollo’s Fire Concert Series
Sat., Jun. 20 – Sun., Jun. 21

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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Firefly Foray
Thu., Jun. 25, 2026 | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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Firefly Foray

$30 per member, $40 per nonmember

Take in the wonder of firefly diversity on a unique night hike.

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Arboretum Book Club
Wed., Aug. 19, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Holden Arboretum

Arboretum Book Club

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

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Ohio’s Tree Farm of the Year Tour
Sat., Sep. 12, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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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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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