Special Events

Name: 60th Anniversary Alfresco Gala
Start: 2027-04-16T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2027-04-16T23:00:00-05:00

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.
April 2027
60th Anniversary Alfresco Gala

April 16 2027 from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us on Friday, April 16, 2027 to celebrate 60 years of nature education and conservation at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.

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