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Jun 1 - Oct 14, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open Weekdays Only
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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- food & drinks available
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Jul 23 - Oct 31, 2026
- Time 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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Jul 23 - Oct 31, 2026
- Time 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Location Rock Springs Road
- free for members
- health & wellness
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- learn
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Oct 17, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
- events
- plant sales & shopping
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Oct 18, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Location Carter's Grove
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- ¡celebramos!
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Oct 18, 2026
- Time 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard & Fuller Garden
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- live music events
- ¡celebramos!
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Oct 18, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard & Fuller Garden
- dog-friendly events
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- ¡celebramos!
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Oct 18, 2026
- Time 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location Garden Center
- adult education classes
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Oct 19, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
Expeditions Through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist
About the Exhibition Travel the world looking through the camera of botanist Sherwin Carlquist. Organized by BRIT Library, this exhibition highlights Carlquist’s powerful observation of nature through his vivid field photographs and field notebooks, revealing Carlquist’s curiosity and observations that reshaped our understanding of the natural world.
Flora House Coffee Cart at FWBG
Begin your visit at the Flora House coffee cart, pouring coffee alongside a rotating selection of fresh pastries. Choose from cold brew, drip coffee with house-made syrups and creamer, or lavender lemonade, and add a mimosa on weekend mornings. FWBG members receive 10% off! When Thursday–Sunday, 7 AM–11 AM Mimosas available Saturday and Sunday only...
Flora House Food Truck at FWBG
Complete your visit with breakfast and lunch from the Flora House food truck. Mornings bring hearty tacos, toasts, and breakfast plates; midday shifts to a rotating lineup of sandwiches, burgers, salads, and wraps, with a kids’ menu for younger visitors. Select items are available gluten-free. FWBG members receive 10% off! When Breakfast: 8 AM–11 AM...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 17
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 crosses several...
Japanese Garden Tour: October 17
Our Japanese Garden open tour meets in the Japanese Garden Courtyard on Saturday mornings Spring and Fall from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. (see below for exact dates) Join knowledgeable docents for a guided tour of our beautiful Japanese Garden. Enjoy lovely vistas while docents discuss our garden’s design elements, history, and the cultural significance...
Wandering Roots: October Mariposa Market
Shop the wares of up to 50 local artisan vendors and enjoy family-friendly activities, kid craft zone, live DJs and acoustic artists, dancers & more! The Mariposa Market is free to attend, but guests must purchase general admission to enter the Garden. Schedule of Events 10 AM: Latin American Flag Parade registration and line...
¡Celebramos! Quinceañera Runway Show
A runway show featuring quinceañera gowns, accessories, and current styles for this milestone celebration. Come for inspiration if you are planning a quinceañera, or simply to enjoy the tradition. Part of ¡Celebramos! Fiesta de Cultura Viva and included with general admission.
¡Celebramos! Fiesta de Cultura Viva
A full day of Hispanic music, dance, and tradition, with mariachi and folklórico performances, a quinceañera runway show, and short children’s operas performed by Fort Worth Opera. Wandering Roots: Mariposa Market is open in Carter’s Grove with handcrafted goods from local artisan vendors. Included with general admission. Schedule of Events 10 – 10:30 AM...
¡Celebramos! Blessing of the Animals
Head over to the Garden Center for the heartwarming Blessing of the Animals, a delightful, family-friendly event honoring your furry companions. ¡Celebramos! Bendición de los animales Dirígete al Centro de Jardinería para la conmovedora “Bendición de los Animales”, un evento encantador y familiar en honor a tus compañeros peludos. Fecha: Oct 18,...
BRIT Reads Book Club: “The Forbidden Garden” by Simon Parkin
Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you’ll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is...
