Event Calendar

    Creative Explorations: Colorful Summer Dyes

    Creative Explorations: Colorful Summer Dyes

    Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • Date
      Aug 19, 2025
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk

    Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG!   What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses   Note: The path includes uneven...

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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Aug 30, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Gentle Yoga: September

    Gentle Yoga: September

    Join our recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch, and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints, and gain flexibility. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class. This month, sessions will take place outside in the...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Sept 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2025
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
    Drawing in the Garden: Rock Springs Garden

    Drawing in the Garden: Rock Springs Garden

    Discover and polish your drawing skills at the Garden! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class! 

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 6, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Rock Springs Garden
    Discover Forest Bathing: September

    Discover Forest Bathing: September

    Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. This introductory class begins by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 6, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk

    Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG!   What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses   Note: The path includes uneven...

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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Sep 13, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    ¡Celebramos! Family Fun & Wellness Day

    ¡Celebramos! Family Fun & Wellness Day

    An informative day focusing on fun, health and wellness activities for the whole family, that includes information, consultations and nutritional advice. This event is included in general admission. Also enjoy a day of fun for the whole family, with lotería, bounce houses, face painters, chalk art, games and more!   Schedule of events: 10 am...

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    • children & family programs
    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • ¡celebramos!
    • Date
      Sep 14, 2025
    • Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard & Fuller Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk

    Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG!   What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses   Note: The path includes uneven...

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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Sep 20, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk

    Step into serenity every Saturday with our new weekly Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk. It’s a peaceful start to your weekend at FWBG!   What to Expect: A 60-minute silent walk led by a mindfulness guide Gentle movement breaks using easy-to-follow practices A peaceful, grounding experience focusing on the senses   Note: The path includes uneven...

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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Sep 27, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Tai Chi 24-Form Flow: 6-Part Series

    Tai Chi 24-Form Flow: 6-Part Series

    Discover Tai Chi – an ancient wellness practice incorporating physical movement, breath and mental focus which can improve balance, coordination, relaxation and mental clarity. Each series will feature a unique set of slow, low-impact movements—traditionally known as “forms”—that are designed to increase the flow of energy in the body. These movements are suitable for adults...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3 & 10
      3:00 PM - 4:00 PM