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SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friday & Saturday\, October 3 & 49:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n\n\nFall is one of the best times to garden in Houston\, so pick up some plants at our Fall Plant Sale! A variety of Texas natives will be featured\, including perennial and annual wildflowers (including milkweed)\, grasses\, shrubs\, and trees – perfect for attracting butterflies\, bees\, and other pollinators to your yard or garden while helping to conserve water\, reduce mowing\, protect the soil\, and save money on fertilizer and pesticides. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s conservation and education efforts. Members receive discounts on all Plant Sale purchases! \n\n\n\n\nPlant List\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that this plant list is subject to change and quantities may be limited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nplant pricing\n\n\n\n4-inch$4.501-gallon$14Milkweed$163-5 gallon$30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll proceeds support the Houston Arboretum’s dual mission of conservation and education. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlant Sale Tips\n\n\n\n\nArrive early for your best chance at getting your desired plants\n\n\n\nBecome a Member for discounts on Plant Sale purchases\n\n\n\nEnter via the 610 Entrance and park along the parking loop for easy access to the Plant Sale\n\n\n\nBring your own cart if you have one! Limited carts will be available to transport plants at the sale.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/fall-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Conservation,Nature & Wildlife,Plant Sales,Plants & Gardening,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Bird Survey
DESCRIPTION:Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun\, relaxed morning walk. Join us on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members\, Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler. We welcome all levels of bird watching skill and all ages (as long as you’re quiet) – but no dogs\, please! If you have binoculars of your own\, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow. \n\n\n\n2nd Saturday of the month8:00 – 10:00 amFree\, but donations appreciatedInstructors: Kelsey Low & Theo OstlerMeet in front of the Nature Center building
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/second-saturday-bird-survey/2025-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community Science,Nature & Wildlife,Second Saturday Bird Survey,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Planters
DESCRIPTION:$47 member / $67 nonmember (per planter; we recommend no more than 2 people per planter)Ages 5+ \n\n\n\nWhat better way to celebrate our fall bounty than with pumpkins and wildflowers? In this class we’ll learn how to properly plan\, plant\, and care for three species of native plants in a cute artificial pumpkin container\, and then we’ll decorate our mini-gardens with ribbons\, glass pebbles\, and more. \n\n\n\nPlease wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. \n\n\n\n\nregister online
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/pumpkin-planters/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T100000
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SUMMARY:ArBOOretum
DESCRIPTION:Last entry is 3:00 pm.No pets\, please. This event is rain or shine. \n\n\n\nFREE for Arboretum Members and children under 3No registration necessary for Members and children under 3* \n\n\n\n*Arboretum Members should have their physical or digital Membership Card on hand for easy check in upon arrival. \n\n\n\n\nbecome a member\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$20 for nonmembers ages 3 and up* \n\n\n\n*We will only be accepting credit and debit card payments for ticket sales at the door. \n\n\n\n\nOnline presale\n\n\n\n\nOnline ticket sales will end on Friday\, October 17. Tickets will be available for purchase at the event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. If the event is canceled\, ticket price is considered a donation to the organization. Tickets are non-refundable.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrab your costumes and get the kids together for the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year! ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals\, pumpkin decorating\, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. Enjoy these fall classics and so much more! \n\n\n\nfeatured activities\n\n\n\n\nCarnival Swings\n\n\n\nTrick-or-Treat Nature Trail\n\n\n\nHalloween Market\n\n\n\nLive Animal Encounters\n\n\n\nPumpkin Decorating\n\n\n\nFace Painting\n\n\n\nPhoto Booth\n\n\n\nLawn Games\n\n\n\nTrain Rides\n\n\n\nFood Trucks & Refreshments\n\n\n\n\nComfortable walking shoes and costumes are encouraged! There will be no onsite parking – see below for parking and shuttle details. \n\n\n\nInterested in volunteering at ArBOOretum? Visit our Group Volunteers page and scroll down to the bottom to see our seasonal group volunteer opportunities! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\na zero waste event\n\n\n\nArBOOretum is going Zero Waste this year! That means that the Arboretum is trying to divert at least 90% of the event’s trash from ending up in a landfill. Instead\, we will be working with Zero Waste Houston to compost and recycle most of the waste from the event. Help us achieve a Zero Waste ArBOOretum by bringing a reusable water bottle and taking all of your waste to one of our festival’s Zero Waste Stations\, where staff will help you sort it into the correct receptacle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Parking\n\n\n\n1850 Post Oak Park Drive \n\n\n\nShuttles will be running throughout the day. \n\n\n\nElevator access available at the garage.  \n\n\n\n\n\nADA  Parking & Rideshare Access\n\n\n\n4501 Woodway Drive \n\n\n\nNo other public parking or access. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nfood trucks\n\n\n\n\nBerry’s Ices\n\n\n\nForeign Policy\n\n\n\nPeppaz HTX\n\n\n\nTexasiana Famous Food\n\n\n\nThe Toasted HTX\n\n\n\nUncle Louie G’s\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHalloween Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3 Shades of Crazy\n\n\n\nAngie Spears\n\n\n\nApiece Puzzles\n\n\n\nCalen\n\n\n\nEve Luxe Co. \n\n\n\nHouston SPCA\n\n\n\nKaftan Kouture\n\n\n\nLH Candle Studio\n\n\n\nMath to the Point\n\n\n\nNational Museum of Funeral History\n\n\n\nOtterwell Studio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPet Wants WU\n\n\n\nPopston\n\n\n\nRenewal by Anderson of Houston\n\n\n\nRex and Bandon\n\n\n\nSugar and Fluff Lab\n\n\n\nT’s Crafty Creations\n\n\n\nUNICEF USA\n\n\n\nVibe & Glo Candle Studio\n\n\n\nWorth the Calories\n\n\n\nYour Unique Crystals\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease email Teri Hogan to learn more about having a booth at ArBOOretum’s Halloween Market. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbecome a sponsor\n\n\n\nInterested in becoming an ArBOOretum sponsor? Open the Sponsorship Package below for more information. Please email Chasmine Anderson with any questions. \n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Package\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZero Waste
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/arbooretum/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Halloween Sip & Stroll
DESCRIPTION:$40 member / $45 nonmemberAges 21+ \n\n\n\nEnjoy a twilight hike on the Arboretum trails. Your spooky stroll will include a curated nature hike\, two glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer\, and festive bites. Come for a meet-and-greet with our ambassador animals\, then head out on your hike to spot critters along the route! \n\n\n\n\nsold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Halloween costumes encouraged! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndietary options\n\n\n\nCharcuterie cups may include allergens such as dairy\, gluten\, and nuts. A limited number of vegetarian cups will be offered upon request. Please email us at least 48 hours before the event to request vegetarian or vegan options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking\n\n\n\nParking is free for all guests on Thursdays. Please do not leave valuables in your car.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreate smiles and capture memories at our event with Showtime Photo Booth\, the premier photo booth rental service since 2013. Their innovative photo setups have made a mark at events in Indianapolis\, Dallas\, Raleigh\, and Nashville.
URL:https://houstonarboretum.org/event/halloween-sip-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Food & Drink,Sip & Stroll,Special Events
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