Grab your girlfriends and join us at Whitehall at the Carleen Bright Arboretum for a lively evening of mocktails and mahjong on Friday, September 19th from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, it’s the perfect chance to sip, socialize, and learn in a relaxed, beautiful setting. Tickets on sale now!
Join the City of Woodway for the monthly Woodway Farmers Market! Sunday, September 21st | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | OUTDOORS at the Carleen Bright Arboretum Enjoy a diverse array of vendors, food trucks, and live music! Parking is available at the Pavilion at the Arboretum, Woodway City Hall, and Woodway Family Center.
Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Whitehall Center at the Carleen Bright Arboretum for a fun and tasty Lemonade Lab with Bud’s Lemonade. Kids will learn the secrets to mixing and making the perfect glass of lemonade—experimenting with flavors, sweetness, and tang until it’s just right. A refreshing evening of hands-on fun for young lemonade lovers! Open to kids 5 and up!
Spend a creative and relaxing evening at the Carleen Bright Arboretum with Hammer & Stain for a special Date Night, Friday, September 26th! Together, you’ll design and create your own beautiful resin board—perfect for serving or displaying at home. Enjoy a fun, hands-on experience in the Arboretum’s peaceful setting, whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friend, or loved one. Tickets on sale soon!
Join us on Wednesday, October 1st at 10:00 AM in the Whitehall building at the Carleen Bright Arboretum for a fun and engaging Story Time! Perfect for young children and their caregivers, this free event features delightful stories and a fun activity in a cozy setting surrounded by the beauty of the Arboretum.
Join the Carleen Bright Arboretum and Asana with Annie for Sunset Yoga at the Gazebo Event Lawn at the Carleen Bright Arboretum! FREE TO THE PUBLIC | October 2nd | 6:00PM | Carleen Bright Arboretum
Join us on Friday, October 3rd from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the Carleen Bright Arboretum for a creative evening with Remedy Design Shop. Learn the art of pressing and drying flowers, then use your beautifully preserved blooms to create a frameable collage to take home. This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone who loves nature, art, or trying something new—no experience required!
Get ready for a bug-tastic adventure! Join The Bug Lady, Alaina Michaels, for a hands-on Kids Beetle Workshop at the Carleen Bright Arboretum where young nature lovers will step into the world of entomology. Guided by Alaina, a real-life bug expert, kids will learn how to carefully pin and preserve their very own beetle specimen while discovering fun facts about insects, habitats, and biodiversity. This interactive workshop is perfect for curious minds who love science and nature.
Kids, parents and grandparents can enjoy two hours of family fun with Outpost Pottery at the Carleen Bright Arboretum. We have space for 10 families or small groups to come and create personalized cups, bowls, plates, coasters and Christmas ornaments using a variety of pottery techniques. Plus each family will get to try out the potter's wheel! Don't miss this amazing family bonding experience at the Carleen Bright Arboretum. Registration is $150 per family or group of 5. If your family/group is larger than 5 people, additional seats at your table can be purchased for $15 each (up to 8 people at a table). Included in your registration is one of your clay creations fired and finished with a white glaze for each person in your family/group. Additional pieces can be fired and specialty glazes are available for an additional charge. If you’d like to have a custom pottery stamp made for your family or family members, please reach out to MJ prior to October 10th at outpostpottery@gmail.com or (254) 277-1903
Discover the fascinating Orange Winged Cicadas in this hands-on workshop with The Bug Lady, Alaina Michaels. Designed for adults with a love of nature and science, this session offers a rare opportunity to work alongside an entomologist to learn the art of insect pinning and preservation. Participants will explore the life cycle and anatomy of cicadas while preparing and preserving their own specimen to take home. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply curious about these remarkable insects, this workshop offers an engaging and educational experience you won’t forget.
