There is something for children of all ages at Hoyt Arboretum! We offer a variety of nature programs for youth, families, schools, and other groups, as well as self-led activities to get everyone engaged with the natural world:
- Tree Time! children ages 2-6 accompanied by an adult explore nature together every Monday and Saturday morning.
- Seasonal Activities provide experiments, fact sheets, and more for self-paced discovery.
- Free Discovery Packs are full of tools to help your family engage with the Arboretum plants and animals.
- School field trips are available for guided and self-guided experiences on the Arboretum trails.
- Forest Field Day homeschool program for ages 5-14 every second Thursday and Friday.
- Pop-Up Nature! shares different science topics through self-led activities during the summer months.
Download the Children’s Adventure Map!
Descargar el Mapa de Aventuras Infantiles: ¡Ahora en español!
Or pick one up at the Visitor Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd)
Look for the special trees and spaces as you explore the Arboretum’s trails!
Upcoming Family Events
Pop-Up Nature! Spring Break Stations March 24, 2025 - March 28, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk March 24, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk March 29, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk March 31, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk April 5, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk April 7, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Forest Field Day: Birds of a Feather April 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Forest Field Day: Birds of a Feather April 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk April 12, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk April 14, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk April 19, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk April 21, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk April 26, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk April 28, 2025 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am