Event Calendar

    Blooms & Beats: April 2026

    Blooms & Beats: April 2026

    Enjoy spring in the Garden while listening to live music performances by talented local artists. Satisfy your taste buds with offerings from some of Fort Worth’s favorite food trucks, play fun yard games, and relax with a selection of adult beverages under the stars. Bring your friends and family for a night to remember!  ...

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    • children & family programs
    • events
    • food & drinks available
    • live music events
    • Date
      Apr 10, 2026
    • Time 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Location Horseshoe Garden
    Forest Bathing: Deeper Immersion

    Forest Bathing: Deeper Immersion

    Dipped your toes into the world of Forest Bathing and ready to fully immerse yourself? Join this intermediate class to connect with fellow forest bathers, learn from each other’s insights, and expand your personal practice. Class starts with and instructor-led exploration of several Japanese philosophical and aesthetic concepts connected with forest bathing, followed by a...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 11, 2026
    • Time 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location West Entrance Lot
    April Member Appreciation Day: 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases

    April 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!

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    • members-only events
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Apr 11, 2026
    • Time All Day
    • Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
    Dog Days: April

    Dog Days: April

    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, with regular admission for humans and an additional $5 per dog. Hydration stations for dogs will be provided by the...

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    • dog-friendly events
    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • Date
      Apr 11 - 12, 2026
    • Time All Day
    Begonia Species Bank Tour: April

    Begonia Species Bank Tour: April

    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...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Apr 11, 2026
      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Homeschool Day: Water Ways – April 13

    Homeschool Day: Water Ways – April 13

    Click here to register now! Homeschool Days are designed with the unique needs of homeschool students and their families in mind. Come grow with us as we explore environmental science topics through hands-on investigation and engaging activities for the whole family. These programs are sure to energize homeschool students in their quest to discover more...

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    • children & family programs
    • homeschool
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 13, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Moths

    Beyond Butterflies: Discovering Moths

    Butterflies may be familiar, but moths outnumber them tenfold and their lives are far more interesting than most people realize. In this engaging presentation, discover the hidden world of moths, from caterpillars with startling eyespots that help scare away predators to adults that mimic spiders or hover like hummingbirds. Learn how moths navigate the night...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • ecology classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 15, 2026
    • Time 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Location Garden Center
    Trial Garden Tour: April 15

    Trial Garden Tour: April 15

    Our Trial Garden tours meet in the Trial Garden on Wednesdays from April – October from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Swing by and meet with a Trial Volunteers to learn about everything they’re doing.   Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates: Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 29 Wednesday,...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      Apr 15, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Trial Garden
    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Flowers

    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Flowers

    Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Dip into the chromatic world of natural plant dyes and explore the color...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Apr 16, 2026
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Members-Only: Free Butterflies in the Garden Hours – April 17

    Members-Only: Free Butterflies in the Garden Hours – April 17

    Bring your membership ID for free admission to the exhibit during select hours. No registration required. Can’t attend our free hours? Members save up to 30% off on all Butterflies in the Garden tickets!   Date #1: Monday, March 30 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Date #2: Friday, April 17 | 2:00 – 4:00...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Apr 17, 2026
    • Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Location Rainforest Conservatory