DIY Candles
Light up the darkest days of the year by making your own beautiful beeswax taper candles and pouring beeswax tealights.
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Fall Picnics
Welcome fall with a fun afternoon picnic under the beautiful trees at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center!
Educator Workshop Happy Hour
All educators are welcome at our workshops – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Holiday Sip & Stroll
Sip delicious beverages and stroll along lightly decorated Arboretum trails as you soak in the festive cheer at special holiday-themed stops.
Blood Drive
The Houston Arboretum is partnering with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host regular blood drives at the Arboretum!
Second Saturday Bird Survey
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Wolf Moon Hike
Have a howlin’ good time under the full Wolf Moon! Bring your questions and your sense of adventure along for this fun hike.
Second Saturday Bird Survey
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Educator Workshop
All educators are welcome at our workshops – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature.
Wild Romance
Bring a friend or partner and get ready for a fun night of games and activities inspired by real animal courtship during Wild Romance
Arboretum Archeology Day
Join the Houston Arboretum and the Houston Archeology Society as we present Arboretum Archeology Day, a fun, family-friendly event!
Second Saturday Bird Survey
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Arboretum: Amazing Race
Trek through the trails. Find clues. Complete challenges. Do you have what it takes to finish an Arboretum-style Amazing Race?
HOUstory: Archeology in Houston
Grab a beverage and light bites as you enjoy a fascinating glimpse into our history presented by the Houston Archeological Society.
Eco-printing with Evergreen
Let nature do the artistic work for you with eco-printing! Use plants to create cyanotypes and hammered botanical prints in this fun class.
Sip & Stroll
Enjoy a quiet evening out on the Arboretum trails and sip a delicious beverage while surrounded by nature.
The Secret Life of Songbirds
Mockingbirds, robins, and other songbirds seem fluffy and adorable, but their secret life is wilder than any soap opera!
Harp & Hula: Music & Dance from Hawaii
Join harpist Megan Conley for a children’s program of music highlighting animals from the ocean, land, and sky of the Hawaiian Islands.
Second Saturday Bird Survey
Join us on the second Saturday of each month in front of the Nature Center building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members.
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Put your observation skills to the test in our Spring Scavenger Hunt! Work as a team as you trek the trails to complete the hunt!