Hatchlings | Kids Out and About Houston

Hatchlings

Babies in nature? Babies ARE nature! Babies who spend time outside are stronger, healthier, more confident, and better sleepers. Learn how to support your Hatchlings as they develop motor skills, test physical limits, captivate their sense of wonder, and get messy in a safe place to try new things. Hatchlings will engage in outdoor nature play in this unique opportunity to interact, explore, and bond with their caregivers in the natural world. This program will be held outdoors and will include loose parts and messy play with natural sensory elements such as sand, mud, grass, sticks, leaves, and water.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required for all Hatchlings classes.

Select Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

 

Arboretum Member registration for Spring 2026 classes opens Thursday, December 4 Nonmember registration opens Thursday, December 11. Become a Family Tree Member or above to access early registration and receive the Member rate.

 

Pricing

$12 member / $15 nonmember
Per child, per class
More than one caregiver may accompany a registered child. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Upcoming Classes

January

 

February

 

April

 

May

 
 

Additional Information

Hatchlings will be held in various locations outdoors rain or shine and may include a short walk to different areas of the Arboretum.

Hatchlings gatherings will always include opportunities for messy play with water, dirt, sand, and other natural materials. We recommend a towel and a change of clothes for all.

Hatchlings is a dedicated learning and bonding opportunity for caregivers and their children, birth to 24 months old only. Please plan ahead for older siblings who will need care during this time.

Accessibility

This program is open to all abilities. Some areas where classes might be held are not stroller-friendly or wheelchair accessible. Please plan to carry your Hatchling to various locations and let us know if you need assistance with caregiver accessibility.

 
Location: 
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024, United States
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Christine Mansfield
Dates: 
02/04/2026
02/11/2026
02/25/2026
Time: 
10-11 am
Price: 
$12 member / $15 nonmember Per child, per class

Ages

0-15 months 15 months - 2 years Adults & kids together