Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day at the Arboretum with a variety of fun crafts and activities at this free, family-friendly event!
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Family Programs
DIY Pollinator Container Garden
Work together with mom or a good friend to make a cheerful, spring-themed native plant container garden that pollinators are sure to love!
Outdoor Wellness Day
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, explore the benefits of spending time in natural spaces during our Outdoor Wellness Day.
Family Owl Prowl
Looking for a family adventure? During our Family Owl Prowl you can enjoy refreshments while you meet live owl ambassadors.
Goats at the Arboretum
The beloved goats from Rent-A-Ruminant Texas will be back at the Arboretum this spring helping us mow down invasive species!
Possums & Popsicles
Grab a frozen treat and learn all about Houston’s amazing urban wildlife – including opossums – during this family-friendly event.
Guided Nature Hikes
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Guided Nature Hikes
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Bat Fest
Houston Arboretum’s Bat Fest is returning! Enjoy fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids, story time, food trucks, and more!
Guided Nature Hikes
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Guided Nature Hikes
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Pumpkin Planters
Celebrate fall during this fun and creative family class where you'll make a festive pumpkin planter full of wildflowers!
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Guided Nature Hikes
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Guided Nature Hikes
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.
Connecting Communities
The Arboretum is proud to join the national Outdoors for All movement encouraging people of all backgrounds to explore and enjoy nature.
Guided Nature Hikes en español
Venture out with an Arboretum Guide for a hike through the Houston Arboretum. Hikes are free to the public and are first come, first served.