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SUMMARY:Tyke Hikes
DESCRIPTION:For children 18 months – 4 years\n\n\n\n\n\nEncourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors! Children with an adult companion can join a naturalist for a story reading\, a simple nature or sensory development activity\, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Arrive dressed in close-toed shoes and comfortable play clothes. Be prepared for the weather including hat\, sunscreen\, jackets\, raincoat\, or rain boots\, as needed. \n\n\n\nSelect Mondays9:30 am-10:15 am10:30 am-11:15 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\npricing\n\n\n\nFree for Family Tree Members and above (please have member card on hand)$7 per child for nonmembers\, pay at the door (18 months and up; younger siblings welcome) \n\n\n\nNo registration necessary\, however admittance will be limited to 20 children per session. Registration will be held in front of Beautyberry Classroom. Doors will close 15 minutes after starting class or when the sign up is full. Siblings older than 4 years may not participate in the sensory activity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nupcoming hikes\n\n\n\nTyke Hikes on January 26\, 2026 have been canceled.  \n\n\n\nJanuary 12\, 19\, 26February 2\, 9\, 23March 16\, 23\, 30April 6\, 13\, 20May 4\, 11\, 18 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTYKE HIKES EN ESPAÑOL!\n\n\n\n\nIs your child wild about nature? The Arboretum is the natural place to celebrate a birthday.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/tyke-hikes/2026-04-20/1/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs,Preschool
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SUMMARY:Tyke Hikes
DESCRIPTION:For children 18 months – 4 years\n\n\n\n\n\nEncourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors! Children with an adult companion can join a naturalist for a story reading\, a simple nature or sensory development activity\, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Arrive dressed in close-toed shoes and comfortable play clothes. Be prepared for the weather including hat\, sunscreen\, jackets\, raincoat\, or rain boots\, as needed. \n\n\n\nSelect Mondays9:30 am-10:15 am10:30 am-11:15 am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\npricing\n\n\n\nFree for Family Tree Members and above (please have member card on hand)$7 per child for nonmembers\, pay at the door (18 months and up; younger siblings welcome) \n\n\n\nNo registration necessary\, however admittance will be limited to 20 children per session. Registration will be held in front of Beautyberry Classroom. Doors will close 15 minutes after starting class or when the sign up is full. Siblings older than 4 years may not participate in the sensory activity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nupcoming hikes\n\n\n\nTyke Hikes on January 26\, 2026 have been canceled.  \n\n\n\nJanuary 12\, 19\, 26February 2\, 9\, 23March 16\, 23\, 30April 6\, 13\, 20May 4\, 11\, 18 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTYKE HIKES EN ESPAÑOL!\n\n\n\n\nIs your child wild about nature? The Arboretum is the natural place to celebrate a birthday.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/tyke-hikes/2026-04-20/2/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs,Preschool
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SUMMARY:Hatchlings
DESCRIPTION:For children 0 – 24 months and their caregivers\n\n\n\nBabies in nature? Babies ARE nature! Babies who spend time outside are stronger\, healthier\, more confident\, and better sleepers. Learn how to support your Hatchlings as they develop motor skills\, test physical limits\, captivate their sense of wonder\, and get messy in a safe place to try new things.   \n\n\n\nHatchlings will engage in outdoor nature play in this unique opportunity to interact\, explore\, and bond with their caregivers in the natural world. This program will be held outdoors and will include loose parts and messy play with natural sensory elements such as sand\, mud\, grass\, sticks\, leaves\, and water.   \n\n\n\nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required for all Hatchlings classes. \n\n\n\nSelect Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArboretum Member registration for Spring 2026 classes opens Thursday\, December 4 Nonmember registration opens Thursday\, December 11. Become a Family Tree Member or above to access early registration and receive the Member rate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\n$12 member / $15 nonmember Per child\, per classMore than one caregiver may accompany a registered child. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHatchlings Spring 2026 has sold out. More classes coming this Fall! \n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\nJanuary \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 14\n\n\n\nJanuary 21\n\n\n\nJanuary 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 4\n\n\n\nFebruary 11\n\n\n\nFebruary 25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril \n\n\n\n\nApril 1\n\n\n\nApril 8\n\n\n\nApril 15\n\n\n\nApril 22\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay \n\n\n\n\nMay 6\n\n\n\nMay 13\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nHatchlings will be held in various locations outdoors rain or shine and may include a short walk to different areas of the Arboretum.  \n\n\n\nHatchlings gatherings will always include opportunities for messy play with water\, dirt\, sand\, and other natural materials. We recommend a towel and a change of clothes for all. \n\n\n\nHatchlings is a dedicated learning and bonding opportunity for caregivers and their children\, birth to 24 months old only. Please plan ahead for older siblings who will need care during this time. \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nThis program is open to all abilities. Some areas where classes might be held are not stroller-friendly or wheelchair accessible. Please plan to carry your Hatchling to various locations and let us know if you need assistance with caregiver accessibility.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/hatchlings/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Children’s Programs,Preschool
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