Outdoors & Nature events

Yuletide in the Country Tours and Dinners

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—10:00 PM · Mumford, NY

Tickets for all Holiday Season events go on sale in early October 2026. As GCV&M marks its 50th anniversary, this Yuletide season revisits some of the most…

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Tour

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Durham, NC

Experience the history of downtown Durham, strolling between the city’s historic sites. Learn of Durham’s pivotal role in the industrialization of the American…

The Bass Highlights Tour

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Miami Beach, FL

Guests will explore various highlights of the collection, the museum’s architecture and current exhibitions both inside and outside of The Bass through an…

Public Guided Tour

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Dallas, TX

Explore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the…

2:00 PM-Standard Tour

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Wichita, KS

Standard Tour The home will be decorated for the holiday season from November 12th - December 30th. For those Wright enthusiasts who want to learn about the…

Woodland Walk

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Chattanooga, TN

Woodland Walk Learn about and identify trees, the gentle giants of nature!

Water Garden Wonders

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Discover one of nature’s most extraordinary plants during this daily Water Garden Talk at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Meet the stunning Victoria Water…

Curator’s Tour of Hugo McCloud: to everything there is a season

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Rochester, NY

Explore MAG’s newest Docent Gallery exhibition, Hugo McCloud: to everything there is a season! Join exhibition curator Timothy Peterson, MAG’s Ann and Irving…

Sea Turtle Presentation

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:30 PM—3:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about green sea turtles, even the ones you can find right here in San Diego Bay! A Living Coast educator will tell you Learn…

Play with 20+ Adoptable Cats!

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:30 PM—9:20 PM · Champaign, IL

Spend 50 minutes in our cat lounges with 20+ adoptable cats. Your reservation not only helps to cover the cost of their care, but it also helps to socialize…

Barn Chat

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 2:45 PM—3:00 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Barn Chat: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for the Barn Chat…

Holiday Tours 2026

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 3:00 PM—7:00 PM · Muskegon, MI

Kickoff the holiday season with joy at the Historic Hackley & Hume Houses! Join us on Saturday, November 28 from 3–7 PM for an evening filled with…

Live Music featuring Jake Phillips at Flying Ace Farm

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Lovettsville, VA

Live Music featuring Jake Phillips at Flying Ace Farm Join us on Saturday, December 19th, from 3-6PM for live music by Jake Phillips. Jake Phillips is a…

Live Music - Wayvine Farm - Randy Z

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Nottingham, PA

5150 Forge Rd - Nottingham, PA 19362 Phone: (610)-620-5261 Email: [email protected]

Bonsai Terrarium Workshop

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Get your hands dirty and create your own tiny green world in this relaxing bonsai terrarium session. Community Unity Bonsai Terrarium This bonsai terrarium is…

Closing Reception - Annual Member Showcase

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · Garden City, KS

Otter Chat

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 3:00 PM—3:30 PM · Allentown, PA

Otter Chat Daily at 3 p.m. Meet our playful North American River Otters up-close during an otter chat, and discover more about these fascinating “water…

A Glimpse of Christmas Past

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Sturgeon Bay, WI

Tour our buildings when they are decorated for Christmas by local nonprofit organizations. Vote for your favorite with a monetary donation. Whoever brings in…

Black History River Boat Tour – December 19, 2026

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 3:15 PM—5:30 PM · San Antonio, TX

Join us for a tour on the beautiful San Antonio River for a 100 minute cruise exploring San Antonio ‘s Black History along the Riverwalk. Our trip starts by…

Sarah Lodge LIVE at Aurora Vineyards

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 4:00 PM—6:00 PM · Aurora, OR

An evening of wine, live music, and vineyard magic awaits. Come dance, sip award-winning pours, and enjoy chef-crafted bites in a gorgeous vineyard setting.…

Downtown Durham African American Historian-Guided Tour

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Durham, NC

Durham: the mecca of black capitalism and the center of North Carolina’s African American business community. Join a local historian on this guided walking…

Christmas in the Wild

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 4:00 PM—10:00 PM · Tampa, FL

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at ZooTampa with the return of Christmas in the Wild, featuring one of Tampa Bay’s largest light displays, delectable…

On The Rise Bar-B-Que @ Cote Winery

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Mt Gilead, OH

More details to come.

Guided Bird Walk - Lake Murray, Northwest Side

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 4:00 PM—6:30 PM · La Mesa, CA

Join MTRP bird walk leaders for a guided bird walk along the scenic shore of Lake Murray. In winter, Lake Murray reliably provides an abundance of waterfowl as…

Afternoon Astronomy

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 4:15 PM—4:45 PM · Worcester, MA

Miss those beautiful winter skies? Look up anyway! Join us on Sundial Plaza to look through a telescope at the Moon or another planet, or if conditions don’t…

Cold Moon Dinner

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Bryan, TX

Cold Moon Dinner December 19th, 2026 Join us with December’s Full Moon for a nine course tasting menu based on seasonal ingredients from our gardens and local…

Wild Lights

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Norristown, PA

Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights presented by Danella, is back with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During…

West Deck Campfire + S’mores

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Hunter, NY

Gather round the campfire, roast s’mores, take in a Catskill’s sunset and soak in the stargazing.

Botanic Garden of Lights

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Tulsa, OK

Reconnect with family and friends in the garden illuminated with colorful lights. Make s’mores over fire pits, enjoy holiday music and take in the spirit of…

Holiday Hootenanny

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · Jupiter, FL

Join us at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary for Holiday Hootenanny on Saturday, December 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. — a festive evening at the Sanctuary featuring a visit…

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