Event Calendar
Categories
- events
- food & drinks available
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Date
Jul 23 - Aug 31, 2026
- Time 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- art exhibitions
- exhibits
- learn
- tours
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Date
Aug 1, 2026
- Time 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
- dog-friendly events
- events
- free for members
- members-only events
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Date
Aug 7, 2026
- Time 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM
- Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Aug 8, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- members-only events
- plant sales & shopping
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Date
Aug 8, 2026
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
- dog-friendly events
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
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Date
Aug 8 - 9, 2026
- Time 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Aug 15, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Aug 22, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
- members-only events
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Date
Aug 22, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
- adult education classes
- events
- free
- learn
- lectures & talks
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Date
Aug 24, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
Flora House Food Truck at FWBG
Starting July 23, look for the Flora House food truck on Garden grounds Thursday through Sunday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The menu features breakfast tacos, avocado toast, hearty sandwiches, fresh salads, and a kids’ menu, along with lavender lemonade and other drinks. FWBG members receive 10% off. It’s an early taste of what’s ahead...
Art in the Garden Tour: Sherwin Carlquist & BRIT Library – August
Peer behind-the-scenes at BRIT Library’s latest art exhibit, “Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist.” Learn more about the people, plants, and places on view through a guided walk-through of the exhibit along with a tour of the imaging studio where the U.S. National Science Foundation-funded Carlquist team makes digitization magic happen. Tours...
Members-Only: Hop into Learning Movie Night
Close out summer with a free movie night under the stars. Bring a blanket, spread out on the lawn, and enjoy this year’s feature, Hoppers (2026), the story of a young girl who uses new technology to inhabit robotic animals and talk with the wildlife around her. Heaven’s Cakes food truck will be on-site with...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 8
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...
August Member Appreciation Day: 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases
Members get a double-discount (20% off) in our Treasure Tree Gift Shop and Trellis Gift Shop every second Saturday of the month. It’s our way of saying thank you for your support! Not a member yet? Join today!
Dog Days: August
Please note that the hours for dog days are reduced to 8 AM – 1 PM during July and August. This weekend is bound to be a doggone good time! Enjoy two full days of hanging out with your pup in the beauty of the Garden. Dog Days will be held during regular Garden hours,...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 15
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...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: August 22
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...
Member Orientation & Tour: BRIT Herbarium & Library
Wondering what your FWBG membership includes or what exciting events are coming up? Join us for our quarterly Member Orientation, a friendly and informative gathering for both new and renewing members! The presentation will begin at 9:00 AM, but Members are welcome to join us early at 8:30 AM to ask our Membership Team questions...
BRIT Reads Book Club: “The Food Explorer” by Daniel Stone
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...
