Upcoming Events

August 2026

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

Nature Sketching for Young Artists

When: Thursday, August 27, 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

Discovery Drop-In

When: Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Drop in and discover!

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Harvest Tasting

Harvest Tasting

When: Friday, August 28, 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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Bird Landscaping Walk

Bird Landscaping Walk

When: Friday, August 28, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Learn how to support birds in your own backyard!

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September 2026

Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, September 2, 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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Migration Morning Bird Walk

Migration Morning Bird Walk

When: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Discover birds on our Migration Morning walks!

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Intoxicating Plants Walk

Intoxicating Plants Walk

When: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Discover the science and stories of intoxicating plants!

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Silent Disco

Silent Disco

When: Friday, September 4, 2026, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Get ready to dance!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, September 9, 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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Migration Morning Bird Walk

Migration Morning Bird Walk

When: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Discover birds on our Migration Morning walks!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, September 16, 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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Migration Morning Bird Walk

Migration Morning Bird Walk

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Discover birds on our Migration Morning walks!

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Intoxicating Plants

Intoxicating Plants

When: Friday, September 18, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Discover how humans have harnessed plant chemistry!

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Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Monday, September 21, 2026, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Arboretum Natural Areas
Cost: $0.00

Join a guided hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, September 23, 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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Migration Morning Bird Walk

Migration Morning Bird Walk

When: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Discover birds on our Migration Morning walks!

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Plants in Classical Mythology

Plants in Classical Mythology

When: Friday, September 25, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Discover the connection between ancient myths and plants!

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Garden and Gallery Book Club

Garden and Gallery Book Club

When: Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Join us for the third installment of Garden and Gallery Book Club!

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Nature Sketching

Nature Sketching

When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: Overlook Pavilion

Explore nature through art during this program for all levels of experience!

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Yoga in the Gardens

Yoga in the Gardens

When: Wednesday, September 30, 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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October 2026

Spooky Plants Walk

Spooky Plants Walk

When: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Spooky plants for the spooky season!

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Nittany Lights

Nittany Lights

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens

Experience night lighting like never before!

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Star Party

Star Party

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Event Lawn

Join us for an evening of stargazing!

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Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, October 9, 2026, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Arboretum Natural Areas
Cost: $0.00

Join a guided hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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Spooky Plants Walk

Spooky Plants Walk

When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Cost: $0.00

Spooky plants for the spooky season!

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November 2026

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Arboretum Natural Areas
Cost: $0.00

Join a guided hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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January 2027

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, January 15, 2027, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Arboretum Natural Areas
Cost: $0.00

Join a guided hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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February 2027

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, February 12, 2027, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Arboretum Natural Areas
Cost: $0.00

Join a guided hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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March 2027

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, March 26, 2027, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Arboretum Natural Areas
Cost: $0.00

Join a guided hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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April 2027

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, April 2, 2027, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Arboretum Natural Areas
Cost: $0.00

Join a guided hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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May 2027

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

Arboretum Explorers Family Hike

When: Friday, May 28, 2027, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Arboretum Natural Areas
Cost: $0.00

Join a guided hike for kids and their grown-ups!

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