Special Events

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

May 2026
Hawk Walk

May 16 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Hawk Walk

Experience the beautiful and thrilling world of birds of prey at the Hawk Walk! Get up close with birds like hawks, owls, and vultures.
August 2026
Goats at the Arboretum

August 4 from 7:00 am - August 10 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.
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