Tapas on the Trails
Saturday. Feb 14, 2026. 5 pm – 9 pm (last trail admittance 7:15 p.m.)
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$110 member / $125 nonmember per person
VIP Upgrade $40 per person. (The event is for ages 21 and up only.)
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents its annual Valentine ’s-themed Tapas on the Trails, back by popular demand on Saturday, Feb. 14. This is the Arboretum’s most popular event for adults each year.
Enjoy tasty tapas and perfectly paired libations with that special someone or a group of your favorite friends. This magical Valentine’s evening features a leisurely walk on softly lit trails, through the forest, and under the moonlight. With a focus on “Love in Nature,” guests will experience six food stops and sample specially selected beers and wines. Enjoy a menu crafted by expert chefs at Cotton Culinary, Kelly Prohl of Double Decanted, and Lennie Ambrose of Saint Arnold Brewing Company.
THE MENU:
- First Course: Smoked Salmon Bruschetta
- Wine Pairing: Pavette Sauvignon Blanc
- Beer Pairing: Lawnmower
- Second Course: Ahi Tuna Ceviche
- Wine Pairing: Chemistry Blanc de Blancs – Bubbles
- Beer Pairing: Grand Prize
- Third Course: Duck Confit Hand Tart
- Wine Pairing: CVNE Organic Tempranillo
- Beer Pairing: Tarnation
- Palate Cleanser: Strawberry Basil Sorbet
- Fourth Course: Short Rib and Fried Risotto Cake
- Wine Pairing: Grounded by Josh Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon
- Beer Pairing: Amber Ale
- Fifth Course: Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chiffon Cake
- Wine Pairing: Poggio Costa Prosecco Doc Rosé
- Beer Pairing: Irish Hello
PARKING:
Parking is free for all guests during Tapas on the Trails, and cars left overnight will not be towed. Do not leave valuables in your car. You can park at either the 610 or Woodway Parking Loops and follow the signs to the McGovern Education Campus and Nature Center. The pathway from the Woodway Loop to the Nature Center is lit by permanent pathway lights and check-in is located inside the Nature Center building.
The Arboretum recommends using a designated driver, ridesharing, or taxi service for guests who drink alcohol. Drivers may pick up at the 610 or Woodway entrances, so please be aware of this when booking their services.
The mission of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, one of the first nature education facilities for children in the state of Texas serves more than 600,000 visitors annually. The Arboretum also provides nature education for more than 10,000 children annually.
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