Longview Arboretum and Nature Center

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Longview Arboretum and Nature Center An Arboretum and Urban Forest development of a nonprofit corporation 501(c)(3) to enhance the beauty, recreational, and educational centers in Longview.
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Conveniently situated next to the Maude Cobb Convention & Activity Center and bounded by West Cotton St., Grace Creek, and Hwy 31, the Longview Arboretum enjoys excellent visibility and a convenient location.

🦋💙 BUTTERFLY WINGS? YES, PLEASE! 🦋💙✨ Butterfly wings? YES!🐝 Little ones dressed as bumblebees? YES!🐞 Ladybugs, caterpill...
10/14/2026

🦋💙 BUTTERFLY WINGS? YES, PLEASE! 🦋💙

✨ Butterfly wings? YES!
🐝 Little ones dressed as bumblebees? YES!
🐞 Ladybugs, caterpillars and all kinds of creepy crawlies for the Little Bug Run? ABSOLUTELY!
🏆 PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES? YOU BET!

We want to see ALL the wings, antennae and buggy creativity at the 4th Annual Pilar McLemore Memorial Butterfly Run on Saturday, November 7! 💙

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run/Walk at 8am
🐛 FREE Little Bug Run for ages 12 & under!

Run, walk, flutter or crawl your way to the finish line! It's going to be a morning full of fun for a cause that means so much to our community. 🏃‍♀️🦋

🎟️ Register today at https://bit.ly/4irWCNk

Let's see those WINGS, East Texas! 🦋🐛🐜🐞

🎸🤠 AUSTIN IS HEADED TO LONGVIEW! 🎶🔥We're bringing a taste of the LIVE MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD to the Longview Arboret...
10/13/2026

🎸🤠 AUSTIN IS HEADED TO LONGVIEW! 🎶🔥

We're bringing a taste of the LIVE MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD to the Longview Arboretum this Thursday, October 15, and trust us, you don't want to miss this one!

Straight out of Austin's legendary music scene, HARVEST THIEVES are bringing their signature blend of alt-country, Americana and good old-fashioned Texas rock and roll to our Water's Edge Stage! 🎸🎻

With rich harmonies, gritty guitars, incredible songwriting and just the right amount of honky-tonk swagger, this six-piece band knows how to put on a SHOW! If you love authentic Texas music, this is your kind of Thursday night! 🔥

🎶 BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! We're kicking things off EARLY with a special opening performance by Tate Mayeux & Greg Loftus at 5:15pm! You definitely want to be here for these two!

📅 Thursday, October 15
🚪 Gates open at 5pm
🎶 Tate Mayeux & Greg Loftus at 5:15pm
🎸 Harvest Thieves to follow
📍 Water's Edge Stage
🚗 Park at Maude Cobb & enter through the West Gate
🪑 Bring your chairs and blankets
🥤 Outside food & drinks welcome

And because no great Texas music night is complete without good food, our besties Ki Mexico 🌮 and Sweet Dreams 🍭 will be here, too!

Austin music. East Texas hospitality. One heck of a Thursday night. 🤠🎶💚

🎟️ Get your tickets https://longviewarboretum.org/stec_event/music-in-the-gardens-presents-harvest-theives/

🎶🌿 Music in the Gardens TONIGHT! 🌿🎶We are LOVING this weather and cannot wait to spend a beautiful evening in the garden...
10/08/2026

🎶🌿 Music in the Gardens TONIGHT! 🌿🎶

We are LOVING this weather and cannot wait to spend a beautiful evening in the gardens with Drifted Harmony! ☀️🎸💚

Grab your chair, grab your friends and come hungry because our besties Ki Mexico 🌮 and Sweet Dreams 🍭🍋 will be here!

🚪 Gates open at 5:00pm
🎶 Music starts at 6pm
📍 West Gate | Parking at Maude Cobb

Beautiful weather, live music, good food and a night in the gardens. Let’s have some fun tonight! 🎶🌿💚

10/07/2026

🦋💙 ONE MONTH FROM TODAY! 💙🦋

The Pilar McLemore Memorial Butterfly Run is almost here! Join us Saturday, November 7 at the Longview Arboretum and help support East Texas families facing cancer.

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run/Walk – 8am
🐛 FREE Little Bug Run for kids 12 & under
🥞 Breakfast + swag bags
🎶 DJ + race-day fun
🧘 Yoga
🌿 Arboretum admission included

Run. Walk. Sleep In. However you participate, proceeds benefit the Texas Oncology Foundation and stay right here in our local community. 💙

🦋 REGISTER TODAY and run for a reason!
👉 https://bit.ly/4irWCNk

🎶 NEXT UP: DRIFTED HARMONY! 🎶Music in the Gardens continues Thursday, October 8 with East Texas duo Drifted Harmony! 🌿🎸F...
10/06/2026

🎶 NEXT UP: DRIFTED HARMONY! 🎶

Music in the Gardens continues Thursday, October 8 with East Texas duo Drifted Harmony! 🌿🎸

Featuring Heather Nikole Harper and Rylee Choate, Drifted Harmony brings together a little bit of everything—Americana, country, blues, pop and Southern rock—along with beautiful harmonies, original music and plenty of familiar favorites🎶

📅 Thursday, October 8
🚪 Gates open at 5pm
🎶 Music from 6–8pm
📍 Water’s Edge Stage
🚗 Park at Maude Cobb & enter through the West Gate
🪑 Bring your chairs and blankets
🥤 Outside food & drinks welcome

And you already know our besties Ki Mexico 🌮 and Sweet Dreams 🍭 will be there!

Grab your people and come spend a fall Thursday night with us in the Gardens. 🍂💚🎶

🎶 THE SHOW WILL GO ON! 🎶A little weather is not stopping us! 🌧️ Due to the forecast, Shelia & the Caddo Kats are moving ...
10/01/2026

🎶 THE SHOW WILL GO ON! 🎶

A little weather is not stopping us! 🌧️ Due to the forecast, Shelia & the Caddo Kats are moving INSIDE to our Event Center tonight! 🎸🎤

🚪 Doors open at 5pm
🎶 Music starts at 6pm
🪑 Bring your chair
🥤 Outside food & drinks are welcome

Same great music, just with a roof over our heads! 🙌

Grab your crew, pack your snacks and drinks, and come spend the evening with us!

09/18/2026

🦋💙 Ready. Set. Run for a reason. 💙🦋

Join us November 7 for the Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run and help support those fighting cancer right here in our community. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨

👕 Register by October 1 to guarantee your T-shirt!

💙 Every step matters. Every runner makes a difference. 🦋⭐

Register
👇
https://longviewarboretum.org/stec_event/pilar-mclemore-butterfly-run-2/

🌿 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our first Dig In Volunteer Session! We loved seeing so many new faces helpin...
09/17/2026

🌿 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our first Dig In Volunteer Session! We loved seeing so many new faces helping make the Arboretum grow. 💚

Ready to dig in with us? 🪴 Our next session is Wednesday, October 21 at 8 AM! Come join the fun! 🌱🙌

🦋 RUN. WALK. SLEEP IN. JUST SHOW UP FOR EAST TEXAS FAMILIES FACING CANCER. 💜When you register for the Pilar McLemore But...
09/16/2026

🦋 RUN. WALK. SLEEP IN. JUST SHOW UP FOR EAST TEXAS FAMILIES FACING CANCER. 💜

When you register for the Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run, you are doing so much more than signing up for a race.

Every dollar raised benefits the Texas Oncology Foundation, helping cancer patients and their families right here in East Texas with the real-life challenges that come with treatment.

💙 Help with everyday expenses like utilities and mortgage payments
🚗 Transportation and lodging for treatment
🎗️ Support groups and resources for patients and caregivers
🌿 Wellness, education and survivorship programs
🤝 Community outreach and essential assistance

And here is the part we really want you to know: the money raised through the Butterfly Run stays LOCAL.

🏃 Run the 5K.
🚶 Walk it with your friends.
😴 Not a runner? Sleep in and support from your pillow!

However you participate, you are helping an East Texas family navigate one of the hardest seasons of their lives.

🦋 Saturday, November 7
📍 Longview Arboretum & Nature Center

Grab your friends. Build your team. Register the family. Or proudly claim that Sleep In option. 😉💤

REGISTER TODAY and help us make this year’s Butterfly Run our biggest one yet! 🦋

https://bit.ly/4irWCNk

Address

706 W. Cotton Street
Longview, TX
75604

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+19032122181

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