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
- events
- exhibits
- free for members
- lectures & talks
- members-only events
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Date
Jul 24, 2026
- Time 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- free for members
- health & wellness
- members-only events
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Date
Jul 25, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- 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
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...
Expeditions through the Lens: Staff Gallery Talk
Curious about the research side of BRIT? Join research staff for a deeper look at the ambitious digitization and collection project that produced the current exhibit “Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist.” You’ll hear insights and stories from the team that lead the project, be introduced to the new imaging lab, and...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 25
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...
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...
