NEWARK, Ohio - January 20, 2026 - Nature lovers, sweet tooth connoisseurs and history buffs will find much to do and see at The Dawes Arboretum’s 60th Annual Dawes Maple Syrup Day on February 22 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. This historical event is one of many taking place at The Arboretum throughout 2026 alongside America's and Ohio’s 250th anniversaries.
“This year’s event will feature even more science and history, all shared by educators who believe in our mission of trees, nature and history,” said Dawes Historian Leslie Wagner. “Addressing the topics of how Beman Dawes’ staff produced syrup in the 1920s and the science of why we don’t tap our sugar maples are just a couple of new engagements we will incorporate into the event. Most exciting, we will be offering three syrups for guests to taste. If you’ve joined us in the past, come back for an expanded event that the entire family will enjoy.”
Event Details:
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Event Name: Dawes Maple Syrup DayDate & Time: February 22, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
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Location: The Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, Ohio, 43056
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Parking: Free for event attendees
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Cost: Free with admission ($10 for adults; $5 per child; free for children aged 5 and under)
Visitors can enjoy a guided historical walking tour with a Dawes expert along the Maple Syrup Trail. Educators will teach them about the many ways syrup has been made throughout Dawes’ history. Hands-on tree-tapping demonstrations and how-to guidance for tapping trees in one's own backyard will provide practical insights. Dawes will also feature authentically costumed staff acting as live interpreters who will showcase what it was like maple syruping at The Arboretum in various decades.
Visitors can test two kinds of syrups, maple and hickory, at The Arboretum’s iconic log cabin. The Arboretum will also be hosting Sips & Sticks Co, a food truck with waffles on a stick and custom Dawes drinks to help satiate that sweet tooth.
Inside the Visitor Center, attendees can enjoy crafts and a historical photo slideshow from Dawes’s archives with images from Dawes Maple Syrup Day over the past 60 years. Visit the gift shop for maple syrup and ample syrup products to take home and memorialize the 60th anniversary.
To learn more about The Arboretum’s 60th Annual Dawes Maple Syrup Day, visit here.
About The Dawes Arboretum
Founded in 1929 by Beman and Bertie Dawes, The Dawes Arboretum is a living museum celebrating the history and beauty of trees and nature. Located in Newark, Ohio (30 miles east of Columbus), The Dawes Arboretum offers paths, trails and boardwalks to explore, along with historical and art exhibitions and educational programming. The Dawes Arboretum is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places and is open daily. Admission is free to members and $10/adults, $5/children ages 5-15 and free/children under 5 years of age. Free and reduced options exist.
Additional information on visiting, programming, history and membership is available at www.dawesarb.org. Follow Dawes Arboretum on Facebook, Instagram, and Blue Sky @thedawesarboretum.
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