Geocaching CITO Event
Get the family together, grab your smartphone, and head to the Arboretum to hunt for geocaches and help beautify our trails!
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Family Programs
All About Butterflies
Join us as we learn about our native butterflies and explore Arboretum habitats in search of butterflies and caterpillars!
TX Ghost Stories
The whole family can join us as we learn how to build a camp fire, roast s’mores, and listen to authentic Texas ghost stories.
Exploring Habitats: Water Monitoring
Learn the basics of water monitoring, including testing dissolved oxygen and pH levels, and completing biological surveys.
Monarch Butterfly Tagging
Learn how to safely catch and tag monarch butterflies in preparation for their peak migration through the Houston area.
Family Full Moon Hikes
Explore the Arboretum while the full moon is at its brightest. We'll hit the trails as the sun sets and watch night fall among the trees.
Family Full Moon Hikes
Explore the Arboretum while the full moon is at its brightest. We'll hit the trails as the sun sets and watch night fall among the trees.
Wild about Wildlife!
Help us clean the trails, learn about native animals, and find out how to create a healthy habitat in your own backyard!
Family Full Moon Hikes
Explore the Arboretum while the full moon is at its brightest. We'll hit the trails as the sun sets and watch night fall among the trees.
Geocaching
Learn the basics of geocaching and treasure hunting etiquette before heading out on the trails in search of the Arboretum’s hidden caches!
Family Full Moon Hikes
Explore the Arboretum trails at night while the full moon is at its brightest. Hit the trails as the sun is setting and watch night fall.
The Wonders of Wetlands
Come explore the Houston Arboretum’s wetlands in honor of World Wetlands Day and learn ways to help protect our local wetlands!
Family Full Moon Hikes
Explore the Arboretum trails at night while the full moon is at its brightest. Hit the trails as the sun is setting and watch night fall.
Family Full Moon Hikes
Explore the Arboretum trails at night while the full moon is at its brightest. Hit the trails as the sun is setting and watch night fall.
Frogs & Fairytales
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Calling all Princes, Princesses, and frogs to join us at the Houston Arboretum as we celebrate World Frog Day!
Armadillo Adventures
Join us to experience the story of Sandy, an armadillo with a passion for music and dreams of performing on stage.
Water & Fire: Agua & Fuego
Houston Grand Opera brings life to the words of Jorge Argueta’s “Agua, Agüita (Water, Little Water) & Fuego, Fueguito (Fire, Little Fire).
Sweeping the Savanna
Springtime in the savanna is buzzing with activity! Butterflies, bees, and beetles use this restored habitat for food and shelter.
Native Bees of the Arboretum
Learn the buzz about Houston’s native bees! Hike our trails to observe our native bees in action and build bee houses to bring home.
Water in Harmony
Ocean Music Action is proud to offer 'Water in Harmony': a program of music and activities to encourage care of our oceans and waterways.