Sweeping the Savanna
Springtime in the savanna is buzzing with activity! Butterflies, bees, and beetles use this restored habitat for food and shelter.
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Savanna Happy Hour Hike
Unwind after a hard day with a fun, relaxed happy hour stroll through our savanna and enjoy some Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer.
Seasonal Picnics
Join us for monthly all-inclusive lunchtime picnics at the Arboretum! Lay out your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious meal under the trees.
Educator Workshop Happy Hour
You work hard to make sure your students are having fun while learning, and we think educator workshops for teachers should be the same!
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.
Houston After Dark
Learn about the weird and wonderful wildlife that roams Houston streets when the sun goes down and it gets dark!
Prairie Wildflowers
Celebrate National Prairie Day by learning some common wildflower species, how to identify them, and how they fit in our prairie ecosystems.
Secrets of the Swamp
When you think of swamps, you probably think of mud and mosquitoes – but Houston’s swamps are more mysterious and fascinating than you think!
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome spring with an evening of love songs and delicious picnic delights under the trees at the Houston Arboretum!
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
All About Butterflies
Join us as we learn about our native butterflies, explore Arboretum habitats, and make seed balls to grow your own butterfly habitat at home!
Honey Moon
Learn how bees make honey, how much we rely on bees, and what you can do to help our hard-working pollinators.
Fantastic Creatures
Come learn about the fantastic creatures that dwell here at the Arboretum and compare them to magical beasts.
Picnics at the Arboretum
Welcome spring with an evening of love songs and delicious picnic delights under the trees at the Houston Arboretum!
Scales & Tails Happy Hour
Enjoy a meet & greet with our reptile animal ambassadors and a ton of hands-on activities exploring what makes reptiles so special.
Family Evening Explorations
Spend the evening with your family exploring some of our favorite trails as we venture out on a guided nature walk.
Black Swan Yoga
Join us at the Arboretum for a free, all levels vinyasa flow with a special instructor from Black Swan Yoga.
Drink the Rainbow
Cool off this summer with a rainbow of DIY drinks! In this hands-on class we’ll explore the delicious world of color chemistry.
Woodland Wizards
We are celebrating Harry Potter's birthday with our own Woodland Wizards program! Come dressed as your favorite witch, wizard, or muggle!