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The Holden Arboretum

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The Holden Arboretum

The Holden Arboretum is a spectacular living museum on 3,500+ acres 25 minutes east of Cleveland.
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Covering over 3,600 acres, The Holden Arboretum is a living museum that promotes the importance of trees and woody plants. Visitors can walk through themed public gardens and explore over 20 miles of hiking trails. Picnic areas are available and a children's play area will keep the little ones entertained as they reconnect with nature. Tours and guided hikes are available and dogs on leashes are w

elcome. We envision a Northeast Ohio where trees, forests and gardens provide maximum ecological and social benefits to our communities. To that end our programs and activities promote growing trees and communities, conserving native forests and engaging children with nature.

09/05/2026

Three-day weekend? Sounds like a pretty good excuse to get outside! 🌳

Holden Arboretum is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. all Labor Day weekend, so there’s plenty of time to explore the trails, gardens and canopy.

Saturday, Sunday + Monday = three days to get your nature fix. 🌿https://holdenfg.org/holden-arboretum/gardens-and-attractions/

09/04/2026

Be sure to catch the final weekend of Woven Landscapes during your weekend visit! 🌿

Created through a series of free, public workshops led by Praxis Fiber Workshop , participants designed fabric using a fun, accessible screen-printing process. These individual contributions have been transformed into over 400 textile sculptures, forming a dynamic, ever-changing landscape in the gardens. https://holdenfg.org/attractions/holden-arboretum/woven-landscapes/

09/02/2026

Capture and take home a bit of summer sunshine when you learn to dye with goldenrod!🌾

Join us Thursday, Sept.10 for Nature’s Midas Touch: Dyeing with Goldenrod. Guests will walk through the goldenrod growing in our gardens. Then, will prepare the dye bath and learn about the ecology and cultural significance of goldenrod before practicing a basic dyeing method with pre-mordanted fabric.

Few spots left! Registration required: https://holdenfg.org/classes/holden-arboretum/dyeing-with-goldenrod/

09/01/2026

🌳 Celebrate with us!

The Working Woods Learning Forest at the Holden Arboretum has been named the 2026 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year— and we’re inviting you to come see what makes this forest so special!

Join us Saturday, September 12 for a day of exploring, learning and celebrating in the Working Woods Learning Forest. Take a guided walking tour, catch an educational talk or live demonstration, check out interactive displays, and let the kids get in on the fun with activities just for them.

Along the way, discover the people and practices that help keep our forests healthy and thriving, from woodland management and forest health to wildlife, habitat, harvesting and research.

Whether you’re a lifelong tree nerd or just curious about what happens in the woods, there’s plenty to explore. 🌲

This event is free to the public. Registration required: https://holdenfg.org/events/holden-arboretum/tree-farm-tour/

08/30/2026

📸 Calling all shutterbugs! There’s still time to capture Holden from a whole new angle.

Hop aboard Depth of Field: A Tram Tour for Photographers for a 45-minute hybrid tram + walking tour through some of the Arboretum’s most picturesque gardens, with minimal walking and plenty of opportunities to frame the perfect shot. 📷

The tour wraps up at the Murch Canopy Walk, because every good photo walk deserves a view from above.

Wednesdays through Sept. 9 | Multiple tour times
$11 adults (13+), $8 children (3-12) | Members save $1

Limited space means tripods and larger lighting equipment need to stay home. https://holdenfg.org/tram-tours/

08/29/2026

Summer’s not over yet… but Woven Landscapes almost is. 👀🌿

With just a little over a week left, now’s the time to visit Holden Arboretum and experience this colorful outdoor installation with Praxis Fiber Workshop before it comes down September 7.

Take in more than 400 community-created textile sculptures, soak up the late-summer landscape and enjoy the gardens while everything is still lush and green. Fall will be here before we know it, so consider this your sign to make one more summer visit. 🍃

08/28/2026

Take your visit to new heights! 🌳✨ Climb the Kalberer Emergent Tower and walk along the Murch Canopy Walk for a one-of-a-kind view of the forest canopy.

Make it part of your weekend adventure at Holden Arboretum! 🌿 https://holdenfg.org/holden-arboretum/gardens-and-attractions/

08/27/2026

🍂 We know it’s still August... but we’re already thinking about fall!

The Holden Arboretum is gearing up for a season full of changing leaves, treetop views, seasonal adventures and the return of Skeleton Grove.

💀Starting Sept.19, Skeleton Grove returns with 14 artist-designed, 12-foot skeletons taking over the Main Display Garden and Corning Visitor Center, bringing some spooky fun to the fall landscape.

Join us for Skeleton Saturdays every Saturday in October for artist meet-and-greets, complimentary family photos, lawn games, food trucks and more. 👻🎃 (advanced tickets highly encouraged)

Add in fall color from the Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Emergent Tower, seasonal hikes, the Leaf Discovery Trail and more, and we’ve got a feeling you’ll want to make a few fall plans at the Arboretum

🍁 Get the full lineup and start planning your visit → https://holdenfg.org/attractions/holden-arboretum/were-the-experts-on-all-things-autumn/

08/26/2026

🌿 First Fridays are back for one final tour of the season!

Join Mary Lineberger Friday, September 4 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. as we explore the Rhododendron Discovery Garden and Tree Allee and get an insider’s look at these beautiful collections.

Don’t miss the final First Fridays Garden Tour of the season!https://holdenfg.org/classes/holden-arboretum/first-fridays-holden-arboretum/

08/25/2026

The Working Woods Learning Forest at the Holden Arboretum has been awarded the 2026 Ohio Tree Farm of the Year award! 🌳

To celebrate this accomplishment, we invite you to join us on Saturday, September 12 at the Working Woods Learning Forest for a day packed with guided walking tours, educational talks, live demonstrations, interactive displays, and dedicated kids’ activities. Come explore key forestry topics, including: woodland management, forest health, wildlife & habitat, harvesting & research.

Learn more about this celebration through the link: https://holdenfg.org/events/holden-arboretum/tree-farm-tour/

Address

9500 Sperry Road
Kirtland, OH
44094

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14409464400

Website

https://holdenfg.org/

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