Upcoming Events - The Arboretum at Penn State

June 2026

Discovery Drop-In

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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Sunset Sketching

When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Join us to capture nature at the close of day!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Story Circle

When: Monday, June 22, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Start the week with story time in the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Harvest Tasting

When: Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Try a fresh taste from the children’s garden!

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Papermaking with Penn State University Libraries Conservation Centre

When: Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Learn how to make your own paper!

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Native Edible Plants Walk

When: Friday, June 26, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $0.00

Discover native edible plants!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Story Circle

When: Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Start the week with story time in the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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July 2026

Discovery Drop-In

When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Fossil Fanatics

When: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Fossil fun with educators from Lincoln Caverns!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, July 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Story Circle

When: Monday, July 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Start the week with story time in the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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America 250 Plant Walk

When: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $0.00

Discover the surprising stories of plants that sparked the American Revolution and sustained the soldiers of the Continental Army.

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Friday, July 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Harvest Tasting

When: Friday, July 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Try a taste of our fresh produce!

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Star Party

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Where: Event Lawn

Join us for a night of stargazing!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, July 13, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Story Circle

When: Monday, July 13, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Start the week with story time in the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Parts of a Plant

When: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Bring your imagination and explore pollination!

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Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Sunset Sketching

When: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Capture nature in a sketch as the sun sets!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, July 20, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Story Circle

When: Monday, July 20, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Start the week with story time in the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Crazy About Caves

When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Discover caves with educators from Lincoln Caverns!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Harvest Tasting

When: Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Try a taste of our fresh produce!

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Papermaking with Penn State University Libraries Conservation Centre

When: Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Make your own paper with Penn State University Libraries!

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Discovery Drop-In: Weekend Edition

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Join us for the weekend edition of our popular drop-in programs for kids!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Monday, July 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Story Circle

When: Monday, July 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Start the week with story time in the children’s garden!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $12–$15 per session

Join us for a serene yoga experience surrounded by the beauty of the botanic gardens.

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Discovery Drop-In

When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Explore nature through art during this program for kids!

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America 250 Plant Walk

When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Where: Overlook Pavilion

Cost: $0.00

Discover the surprising stories of plants that sparked the American Revolution and sustained the soldiers of the Continental Army.

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