Dogs (and their humans) will be welcomed at the Arboretum for their Tails & Trails Event on Jan. 10.
Dog parents and outdoor enthusiasts alike are invited to head to Boyce Thompson Arboretum on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, for a fun and festive event designed with furry friends in mind.
Tails & Trails will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arboretum, 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior. Both two- and four-legged visitors can attend the event for free with the pet parent’s paid admission; additional items and activities are available for purchase.
Activities during the event will include:
- Adoptions with PCACC and Barb’s Dog Rescue
- Docent-led dog hikes
- Pet related vendors
- Food and beverage trucks
Puppy Yoga classes will also be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Instructor Deb McClarnon will lead the guided yoga classes that feature free roaming puppies. The all-levels yoga classes, held in the lobby of the historic Smith Greenhouses, will demonstrate how to mindfully move through gentle postures with breath awareness to promote relaxation, flexibility, and circulatory health. Pre-registration is required.
A dog training workshop will also take place during Tails & Trails; pre-registration is also required. Register here – https://btarboretum.org/event/dog-training-workshop-fear-basics-leash-reactivity/.
“Tails & Trails will feature plenty of outdoor adventures and wagging tails on what we anticipate will be a beautiful weekend day in January,” said Kim Gray, Executive Director of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. “We are huge dog fans here at the arboretum, so we wanted to host an event devoted to the fur babies that help make life more joyful.”
Leashed and well-behaved pets are welcome to attend Tails & Trails. Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet and under the physical control of the owner. Pet owners are responsible for cleanup while they are at the Arboretum.
Pet parents should bring cash to the event, as internet and cell service are limited around the garden and vendors may be unable to complete transactions via a point-of-sale system. Because the majority of the trails consist of uneven and unpaved hard-packed dirt, people are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear.
To learn more about Tails & Trails, please visit https://btarboretum.org/event/tails-trails/.
For more information on Boyce Thompson Arboretum – located at 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior, AZ 85173 – and their upcoming events, memberships, or conservation initiatives, visit www.btarboretum.org, call 520-689-2723, or connect with them on Facebook, Instagram or X (formerly Twitter).
ABOUT BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM:
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is Arizona oldest and largest botanical garden, as well one of Arizona’s top tourism draws. Since being founded by mining magnate William Boyce Thompson in 1924, the Arboretum has blossomed into a total 372 acres and nearly five miles of trails, 135 acres of gardens and a total of 20,000+ desert plants from the United States, Mexico, Australia, Madagascar, India, China, Japan, Israel, South America, the Middle East, Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Arabian Peninsula. For more information, visit www.btarboretum.org.