Special Events

Name: Sip & Stroll
Start: 2026-11-06T17:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-11-06T19:30:00-06:00

August 2026
Goats at the Arboretum

August 4 from 7:00 am - August 11 from 7:30 pm

Goats will be back at the Arboretum this August helping us mow down invasive and aggressive native plant species!
September 2026
Bat Fest

September 26 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Houston Arboretum’s Bat Fest is returning! Enjoy fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids, story time, food trucks, and more!
October 2026
Fall Plant Sale

October 2 from 9:00 am - October 3 from 2:00 pm

Get ready for fall planting at our Fall Plant Sale! Texas native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees will be featured.
ArBOOretum

October 17 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Trail.
November 2026
Sip & Stroll

November 6 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Enjoy a quiet evening out on the Arboretum trails and sip a delicious beverage while surrounded by nature.

Grounds & Trails	7 am – 7:30 pm, daily
Nature Shop	9 am – 4 pm, daily