Acorn Express Adventures
Date: Fri., Jun. 21, 11 a.m.Ride the arboretum's tram and create a craft every Wednesday and Friday (11 to 11:45 a.m.) until October. READ MORE
Ride the arboretum's tram and create a craft every Wednesday and Friday (11 to 11:45 a.m.) until October. READ MORE
Visit exhibitions, the library, museum shop and more at no charge on the first Friday of the month. READ MORE
Browse original works by more than 100 artists, including photographs, prints, drawings, paintings, jewelry and ceramics. The annual event also features live ja... READ MORE
Parents and kids under age 10 take a hike, roast marshmallows and go on a silent tram ride through the woods. READ MORE
Children ages 5 and up and their families spend the morning (7 to 10 a.m.) learning how to fish and then try their own hand at it. Participants should bring the... READ MORE
Families with children ages 2 and up bring a tent to stay in the arboretum overnight. The evening includes activities, snacks, a night hike, storytelling and br... READ MORE
Learn about ladybugs, create a ladybug craft and take part in a ladybug release. Food is provided, though families are encouraged to bring their own blankets. READ MORE
Children ages 3-5 learn about different scents through games, stories and crafts. READ MORE
Celebrate the longest day of the year by touring the arboretum, taking a ride on the Acorn Express tram, listening to songs, learning about nature and making s'... READ MORE
Take your photo with ladybug girl while enjoying a craft and a treat. READ MORE
The annual 5-day festival features hot air balloon releases and balloon glows, as well as children's activities, a craft fair, fireworks, live music, food and c... READ MORE
Walk along with the action of Alexandre Dumas tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and honor. READ MORE
Kids ages 3-5 and an adult can play snail games and wade in the Children's Garden Wonder Pond. READ MORE
Kids ages 18- to 35-months and an adult pretend to be snails, go on a snail hunt, play games and make a slimy craft. READ MORE
Listen to family-friendly music and explore the Arboretum after hours. Schedule July 11: Jodi Koplin July 18: Radio Rock July 25: Super Stolie August 1: Zak Mor... READ MORE
Parents and kids under age 10 eat insects and make insect crafts. READ MORE
Families do activities, take a hike and listen to bedtime stories at night, then have breakfast and tour the Children's Garden before it opens. Bring a tent. READ MORE
Kids view and learn about local spiders, praying mantises and tarantulas and make a craft. READ MORE