Tapas on the Trails

$100 member / $110 nonmember per person
VIP Upgrade $20 per person SOLD OUT
Ages 21+
No entry after 7:15 pm

Enjoy tasty tapas and perfectly paired libations while supporting your Houston Arboretum. This special evening features a romantic walk on softly lit trails, through the forest and under the moonlight. With a focus on Coast to Coast Classics, guests will experience five food stops and sample specially selected beers and wines. Help raise funds for the Arboretum’s mission of conservation and nature education while enjoying our most unique event of the year.

Early bird registration opens Sunday, December 1. Receive $10 off per ticket when you register before December 31.

Menu

Station 1 | Blackened Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Wine pairing: Days of Youth, The Diver, Sparkling Brut – CA
Beer pairing: Harmony IPA

Station 2 | Porcini Mushroom Beggars Purse

Wine pairing: Hedges CMS – Columbia Valley, WA
Beer pairing: Amber Ale

Station 3 | Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Wine pairing: Stoller Family Estate Chardonnay – Willamette Valley, OR
Beer pairing: Eclipse IPA

Palate Cleanser | Rhubarb & Star Anise Sorbet

Beer Pairing: Hop Spring

Station 4 | Mexican Shaved Street Taco

Wine pairing: Aviary Cabernet – CA
Beer pairing: Art Car IPA

Station 5: Raspberry Sopapilla Cheesecake

All previous wine pairings available
Beer pairing: Irish Hello

Menu crafted by expert chefs at Cotton Culinary, Kelly Prohl of Double Decanted, and Lennie Ambrose of Saint Arnold Brewing Company.

Vegetarian options available at sign up.

Vip Experience – sold out

Participants are invited to upgrade to a VIP Experience for an additional $20 donation to the Arboretum.

Each upgrade includes:

• A bubbly welcome beverage
• An exclusive live animal encounter
• A raffle ticket for a 1.5-liter magnum bottle of wine (valued at more than $150)
• Access to VIP Lounge

PARKING & RIDE-SHARING

Parking is free for all guests during Tapas on the Trails, and cars left overnight will not be towed. Do not leave valuables in your car. You can park at either the 610 or Woodway Parking Loops and follow the signs to the McGovern Education Campus and Nature Center. The pathway from the Woodway Loop to the Nature Center is lit by permanent pathway lights and check-in is located inside the Nature Center building.

The Arboretum recommends using a designated driver, ride-sharing, or taxi service for guests who drink alcohol. Drivers may pick-up at the 610 (120 W. Loop N Fwy) or Woodway (4501 Woodway Dr) Entrances, so please be aware of this when booking their services.

*Please consider $50.00 of your ticket price to be a fully tax-deductible donation to the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (ID: 74-1587880). At your request, a formal acknowledgement can be sent.

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