Event Calendar

    Dog Days: October

    Dog Days: October

    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 on October 11-12. Dog Days will be held during regular Garden hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.), with regular admission for humans and an additional $5 per dog. Hydration...

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    • dog-friendly events
    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • Date
      Oct 11 - 12, 2025
    • Time All Day
    ¡Celebramos! Family Movie Night

    ¡Celebramos! Family Movie Night

    Join us with your family and friends for a special screening of Coco, a family friendly animated movie inspired by the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. The movie screening will start at 7 p.m., but we recommend arriving earlier to secure your spot in the Garden. Tickets are $5 for up to a family of...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • ¡celebramos!
    • Date
      Oct 12, 2025
    • Time 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
    ¡Celebramos! FWISD Student Art Show on Display

    ¡Celebramos! FWISD Student Art Show on Display

    Enjoy a stunning display of student artwork inspired by our ¡Celebramos! events from across Fort Worth ISD.     ¡Celebramos! Exposición de arte estudiantil de FWISD en exhibición Disfrute de una impresionante exhibición de obras de arte de estudiantes inspiradas en nuestro evento ¡Celebramos! alrededor de todo Fort Worth ISD.   Fecha: 22 – 26...

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    • art exhibitions
    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • garden exhibits
    • ¡celebramos!
    • Date
      Oct 12, 2025
    • Time All Day
    • Location Garden Center
    Nurtured by Nature: Free Family-Friendly Activities

    Nurtured by Nature: Free Family-Friendly Activities

    Convening for Children’s Wellbeing presents Nurtured by Nature, a mental wellness day for families at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Enjoy free family-friendly activities, snacks and door prizes. All participants will receive a free admission pass to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Participating community partners include Tarrant Area Food Bank, Texas Health and Human Services,...

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    • children & family programs
    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • learn
    • Date
      Oct 18, 2025
    • Time 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Location Carter's Grove
    Members-Only: Boo-tanical Bash

    Members-Only: Boo-tanical Bash

    Join Us for a Spooktacular Night of Halloween Magic at our Members-Only Boo-tanical Bash! Settle in under the stars for a screening of Hocus Pocus! Enjoy a free snack and drink, take home a candy-filled goodie bag with a mini pumpkin craft and activity book, and play family-friendly games like giant Jenga, Connect 4, and corn...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Oct 18, 2025
    • Time 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
    Members-Only: Howl-O-Ween

    Members-Only: Howl-O-Ween

    Bring your four-legged friends for a tail-wagging morning of Halloween fun! Dress your pups in their best costumes and parade through the Garden alongside fellow members. The parade begins at Leonard Courtyard, continues through the Vistas, and ends at Rock Springs Road. Two parades will be held: one at 9:00 AM and another at 10:00...

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    • dog-friendly events
    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Oct 18, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
    Día de Muertos Procession

    Día de Muertos Procession

    Experience the vibrant marigold carpet display, a stunning tribute to the traditions of the Day of the Dead. This cultural event is a must-see, filled with color, meaning, and rich heritage. It will begin at the Vistas and ends at the Rose Garden Shelter House. The festivities will include a ceremonial procession through the Garden,...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • live music events
    • ¡celebramos!
    • Date
      Oct 26, 2025
    • Time 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Garden Exhibit: Musical Swings

    Garden Exhibit: Musical Swings

    This fall, join us at the Garden and swing the day away with the Musical Swings exhibit! Designed to foster human connections in public spaces, this interactive installation invites people of all ages to create music together simply by swinging. Created by the award-winning art and design studio Daily tous les jours, each swing triggers...

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    • exhibits
    • garden exhibits
    • Date
      Oct 31 - Dec 7, 2025
    • Time All Day
    Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

    Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

    Join us for a captivating experience at the Fall Japanese Festival with a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony! A traditional Japanese tea ceremony, known as chanoyu, is a serene and meticulously choreographed ritual centered around the preparation and enjoyment of matcha powdered green tea. This ceremony embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility, reflecting deep cultural values. Don’t miss out! Online ticket sales close...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • festivals
    • food & drinks available
    • live music events
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Nov 1 - 2, 2025
    • Time 10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
    • Location Garden Center
    Fall Japanese Festival

    Fall Japanese Festival

    Celebrate the beauty and traditions of Japan right here at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! Experience authentic taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, and music throughout the festival. Browse unique art and gift vendors, enjoy delicious food trucks, and take part in family-friendly crafts and cultural activities. Experience a Traditional Tea CeremonyJoin us at the Japanese Festival...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • festivals
    • food & drinks available
    • free for members
    • live music events
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Nov 1 - 2, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM