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!
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Family Programs
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!
ArBOOretum
ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Trail.
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.
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.
Homemade Holidays
Create a wreath, ornaments, and handmade gifts with materials like grapevine, branches, berries, and pinecones.
Homemade Holidays
Create a wreath, ornaments, and handmade gifts with materials like grapevine, branches, berries, and pinecones.
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.
Starry Night
On the longest night of the year, let’s celebrate the stars! Join us for a night of wintry family fun under the night sky.