Events

As the sun begins to set and the daily crowds depart, we invite our members and their guests to experience the Garden in one of its most tranquil states.

Join us for an ikebana presentation by Diane Dixon from the Ohara School of Ikebana, included with garden admission.

Gather friends, bring the family or take a date and come together for wildlife this summer at ZooNights!

Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum, registration required.

Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails, see the Arboretum’s highlights, and meet a new community of outdoor enthusiasts. Register in advance at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.

Join us in the Family Studio for a joyful community storytime celebrating Japanese culture and the power of nature to spark curiosity and wonder. Included with garden admission.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public!

This intimate member-only tour focuses not on meditation, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself, and the world around us, through intentional observation and connections. Reservation required.

Did you know fairies roam Hoyt Arboretum? In our first FREE Family Forest Day of the 2026 season, we will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to discover what all the buzz (or fairy flutter) is about!

Celebrate Tanabata, the Star Festival, one of five seasonal festivals that has been celebrated in Japan since the eighth century. Included with garden admission.

Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum’s three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Registration required.

Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum, registration required.