Special Events
- Events
- Special Events
Arbor Day Festival
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesFree for Arboretum Members | $5 per car for Non-members Join us for a day of family fun, including presentations featuring animals from the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, tree climbing, children’s activities and more! Discounted admission for the Arbor Day Festival courtesy of our Presenting Sponsor, Park National Bank. Special thanks to Arbor Day Festival Children’s…
Spring Plant Sale & Garden Fair
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesShop a variety of shrubs, trees and perennials for your home landscape. Arboretum experts will be available to answer your questions about plant care and suitability for your location. A variety of vendors will complement the sale with additional plants. Members receive a discount on plants sold by The Arboretum during the sale. Arboretum admission…
StoryTrail™ Opening and Founders Day Celebration
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesJoin us from 11am to 1pm as we celebrate the opening of the 2019 StoryTrail™ with a book giveaway and some special owl visitors from Ohio Nature Education. This year’s story is Little Owl’s Day by Divya Srinivasan. StoryTrail™ is made possible in part through support from the Young Leaders of Licking County and a…
Fall Plant Sale
Visitors Center 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesDon’t forget about your fall planting! Arboretum experts will be available to answer questions about plant care and suitability for your location. Shop a variety of plants for your landscape, including those from The Arboretum's greenhouse and mums from a local vendor (limited number of mums available). Members receive a discount on plants sold by…
Maple Syrup Days
Log Cabin 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, OH, United StatesLearn the history and process of maple sugaring as you meander down the paved trail toward The Arboretum’s Log Cabin. Inside, docents greet you with a warm fire and a taste of syrup as you learn how the evaporator works. Guided tours of the Maple Syrup Trail will be offered at noon, 1pm and 2pm…
StoryTrail™ Book Giveaway
Visit The Arboretum on Grandparent’s Day, September 13, to walk the 2020 StoryTrail™! This year’s trail features Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins. Each engaging sign on the trail tells a portion of this humorous story featuring a grumpy bear. Visit The Arboretum on September 13 from 11am to 4pm to get your copy of…
Turkey Trail Challenge
Visit The Arboretum on November 27 to participate in our Turkey Trail Challenge! Visitors who walk 2,500, 5,000 or 10,000 steps at The Arboretum will receive a prize! Bring your own pedometer, count your steps out on the trails and stop by the Visitors Center Deck to report your number and claim your prize, while…