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!

Featured Programs & Events

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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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Stebbins Gulch: A Hike Through Geological History
Sat., Jun. 20 – Sat., Aug. 8 (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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Firefly Foray
Thu., Jun. 25, 2026

Sold out

Holden Arboretum

Firefly Foray

$30 per member, $40 per nonmember

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

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Magnificence on the Mountain Hike
Sat., Jun. 27 – Sat., Aug. 22 (Select dates)

Selling out

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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Tunes on the Terrace with Rockability
Thu., Jul. 2, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Tunes on the Terrace with Rockability

Included with admission

Live music on Thursday evening, right in the heart of University Circle. Join us for a relaxing evening in our gardens.

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Essential Herb Garden Experiences
Tue., Jul. 7 – Tue., Sep. 8 (Select dates)

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. July’s topic will cover savory herbs!

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Working Woods Walks
Wed., Jul. 8 – Wed., Sep. 23 (Select dates)

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.

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Garden Highlights Tours
Thu., Jul. 9 – Thu., Aug. 20 (Select dates)

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Garden Highlights Tours

$7 per member, $22 per nonmember

Go beyond the plant labels with this tour of our beautiful gardens. Use code LUCKY this summer for $7 off up to two Garden Highlights Tour tickets!

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Gourmets at the Garden
Thu., Jul. 9 – Thu., Aug. 20 (Select dates)

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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Wine & Cheese Night Hike
Fri., Jul. 10 – Fri., Aug. 28 (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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Northeast Ohio Daylily Society Show
Sat., Jul. 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Northeast Ohio Daylily Society Show

Included with admission

Join us for the Northeast Ohio Daylily Society’s Show. A variety of beautiful daylilies to be displayed in a judged show!

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Artful Abstractions: Photographing the Garden Using Special Camera Techniques
Sun., Jul. 12, 2026 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

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Fit & Florals Ladies Night
Tue., Jul. 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Fit & Florals Ladies Night

$35 per person

A high-vibe ladies night at Cleveland Botanical Garden!

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Wade Oval Wednesday Free Nights
Wed., Jul. 15, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Wade Oval Wednesday Free Nights

Free

Enjoy free admission to the Cleveland Botanical Garden on Wednesday, June 17 and July 15 from 5:30 to 8pm as part of Wade Oval Wednesdays.

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Pressed Flower Crafts with the Western Reserve Herb Society
Thu., Jul. 16, 2026

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Pressed Flower Crafts with the Western Reserve Herb Society

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

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Deep Dive Tours at Leach Research Station
Fri., Jul. 17, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

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Grounded & Glowing
Sat., Jul. 18, 2026 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Holden Arboretum

Grounded & Glowing

$45 per person

A morning of movement, wellness and connection! Flow through group classes, shop and glow up with health & beauty experience stations, and intentionally meet like-minded women for friendship!

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think[box] x Cleveland Botanical Garden: DIY Flower Press
Sat., Jul. 18, 2026 | 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

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!

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Poetry Unplugged: An Open Mic Experience
Thu., Jul. 23, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Poetry Unplugged: An Open Mic Experience

$20 per person

Honest voices, bold stories, and a mic that’s all yours.

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Hand Painting on Silk
Sat., Jul. 25, 2026 | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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.

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DIY Dye Drop-In with Praxis Fiber Workshop
Thu., Jul. 30, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

DIY Dye Drop-In with Praxis Fiber Workshop

Free for members, $10.50 per nonmember adult, $7.50 per nonmember child

Join us for a special Summer Nights drop in program all about natural dyes!

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Adult Campout
Fri., Jul. 31, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Holden Arboretum

Adult Campout

$40 per member, $45 per nonmember

Enjoy a 21+ camp experience at the Arboretum! Take part in campfires, sunset hikes, star-gazing and more.

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Family Campout
Sat., Aug. 1, 2026 | 3:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Holden Arboretum

Family Campout

$40 per member, $45 per nonmember

An exclusive opportunity to camp out for a night in our woods! Saturday 3pm – Sunday 11am.

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First Fridays Garden Tours
Fri., Aug. 7, 2026 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am

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 August, we’ll explore the Butterfly Garden.

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Carver’s Pond Hike
Sat., Aug. 8, 2026 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Holden Arboretum

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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DIY Dye Drop-In with Praxis Fiber Workshop
Sun., Aug. 9, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Holden Arboretum

DIY Dye Drop-In with Praxis Fiber Workshop

Free for members, $21 per nonmember adult, $15 per nonmember child

Drop in anytime between 10 – noon to experiment with natural dyes!

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Line Dancing with Linedance is My Therapy
Fri., Aug. 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Line Dancing with Linedance is My Therapy

$20 per member, $25 per nonmember

Kick up your heels for a night of lively outdoor line dancing. Learn the steps, dance them out, and make a summer night of it among the blooms.

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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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Harvest Moon
Fri., Aug. 28, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

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Notes of Nature Wine Tasting
Sat., Aug. 29, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Holden Arboretum

Notes of Nature Wine Tasting

Spend time in one of the Arboretum’s most beautiful gardens during golden hour. Enjoy wine tasting and food stations while taking in the breathtaking scenery.

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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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Botanical Book Club
Wed., Oct. 21, 2026 | 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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2026 Summer Camps

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Registration now open for camps at the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden

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