We are celebrating all things trees at our Arbor Day Festival on April 29 from 11am to 3pm! Guests can enjoy free admission all day, thanks to our presenting sponsor, Park National Bank!
There's something for the whole family to experience, including:
- Free Tree Giveaway to the first 500 families (while supplies last, limit one per family)
- Tree Climbing (for children age 8 or older)
- Daweswood House Museum Open House
- Preview of the 2023 History Center Exhibit, showcasing The Dawes Family Homes
- Touch a Truck Zone
- Live Music
- Food Trucks
- Hands-on activities for kids
- Interactive tables with Arboretum Experts
- and a surprise special guest!
Don't miss our local community partners joining us at the event, including:
- The Licking County Library Bookmobile
- The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology
- Kathy Anderson Art
- Licking County Master Gardeners
- Canine Companions
- Kingwood Center Gardens
- Licking County Soil and Water
- Urban Tree Project
- Licking County Recycling
- Columbus Bonsai Club
- Licking Park District
- Licking Land Trust
- MAD Scientist Associates
- Licking County Health Department
Food Trucks will be available with food for purchase:
- Kulture Kitchen
- Guapos Tacos
- BH Coffee
- Kona Ice of Newark
- Weathervane Kettle Corn

