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Date
Dec 1 - 31, 2025
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
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Dec 13, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location Carter's Grove
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Dec 13, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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- free for members
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Dec 13, 2025
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- dog-friendly events
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Dec 13 - 14, 2025
- Time All Day
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Sept 18 - Jan 11
- Location Vistas
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Dec 16, 2025
- Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Dec 20, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
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- learn
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Jan 10, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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- food & drinks available
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Jan 31, 2026
- Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Location Oak & Redbud Hall
December Member Appreciation MONTH: 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases
Members get a double-discount (20% off) in our Treasure Tree Gift Shop and Trellis Gift Shop during the entire month of December. It’s our way of saying thank you for your support! Not a member yet? Join today!
Wandering Roots: Holiday in the Garden Sip & Shop
Join us for the 9th Annual Holiday in the Garden Sip & Shop featuring over 50 local vendors, drinks from the Wandering Roots mobile bar, and complimentary gift wrapping. Enjoy photos with Santa (11am-1pm), Emit’s Petting Zoo, face painting, balloon artists, food trucks, and a kid zone with free crafts. Pet-friendly (leashes required). The Holiday...
Begonia Species Bank Tour: December
Go behind-the-scenes of the Begonia Species Bank, the largest recognized collection of its kind in North America and home to more than 800 species and 800 hybrids! This exclusive members-only tour also offers a rare look inside the Conservation Greenhouse, normally closed to the public. Discover how our horticulture team preserves and studies these remarkable...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: December 13
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...
Dog Days: December
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 December 13-14. 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...
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...
Curator Talk – “Natural Harmonies: Plants’ Musical Influence”
Join us for an inside look at the current BRIT Library art exhibition “Natural Harmonies: Plants’ Musical Influence.” Student curator Aaron Michael will share behind-the-scenes insights on the process of planning the exhibit, finding relevant songs and matching them with collection pieces, and more. Come curious, as there will be ample time provided for questions...
Japanese Garden Tour: December
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. 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 of Japanese gardens. Observe and...
Begonia Species Bank Tour: January
Go behind-the-scenes of the Begonia Species Bank, the largest recognized collection of its kind in North America and home to more than 800 species and 800 hybrids! This exclusive members-only tour also offers a rare look inside the Conservation Greenhouse, normally closed to the public. Discover how our horticulture team preserves and studies these remarkable...
The After I Do Bridal Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 11 AM–2 PM Location: Garden Center – Oak & Redbud Hall Turn your wedding décor into someone else’s dream day! Join us for the After I Do Bridal Garage Sale, a unique resale market where newlyweds can pass along gently used wedding décor and engaged couples can discover...
