August Early Closure: The Garden will close early at 3 PM daily, with final entry at 2 PM. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the Garden will close at 1 PM, with final entry at noon.

Event Calendar

    Smart Phone Photography

    Smart Phone Photography

    Want to take great outdoor photos with just the phone in your hand? Join us for a class on using your smartphone for fantastic garden and nature photographs! Our expert instructor will share tips and techniques to help you get the most out of your smartphone camera, then help you practice what you learned in...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 12, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    En Plein Air Watercolor: Rock Springs Garden

    En Plein Air Watercolor: Rock Springs Garden

    Embark on a historical tradition of outdoor painting with guided lessons in the Garden’s tranquil morning light. Through guided exercises and individual practice, you’ll learn to capture the light and compositions using the spontaneity of watercolor. This class is suitable for both new painters and practiced watercolorists. Join us monthly to paint the changing seasons...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 12, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Rock Springs Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 12

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 12

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Sep 12, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Wandering Roots: Mariposa Market

    Wandering Roots: Mariposa Market

    Shop the wares of up to 50 local artisan vendors and enjoy family-friendly activities, kid craft zone, live DJs and acoustic artists, dancers & more! The Mariposa Market is free to attend, but guests must purchase general admission to enter the Garden.  

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    • events
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Sep 12 - 13, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Location Carter's Grove
    Dog Days: September

    Dog Days: September

    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
      Sep 12 - 13, 2026
    • Time All Day
    Homeschool Family Field Trip: Feathered Friends – Session 1

    Homeschool Family Field Trip: Feathered Friends – Session 1

    Register here Did you know that an eagle’s feathers weigh more than its skeleton? In this Homeschool Family Field Trip program, learners ages 4 to 8 and will learn about incredible bird adaptations while engaging in fun STEM activities. Join us as we discover what makes our feathered friends so unique in the animal kingdom...

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    • children & family programs
    • homeschool
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 14, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Little B.I.T.s (Botanists in Training) Nature Club

    Little B.I.T.s (Botanists in Training) Nature Club

    Register here At Little B.I.T.s (Botanists in Training) Nature Club, children aged 18 months to 5 years will become botanists in training for an hour of nature-inspired discovery and hands-on fun. Join us as we learn, play, and grow through story time, music and movement, nature exploration, and activities designed to spark curiosity and encourage...

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    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 17, 2026
    • Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Bark and Nuts

    Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Bark and Nuts

    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! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Sep 17, 2026
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Fall Gallery Night Stop – “Expeditions Through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist”

    Fall Gallery Night Stop – “Expeditions Through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist”

    Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) are thrilled to participate as a Fort Worth Fall Gallery Night stop! Fort Worth Gallery Night is hosted by the Fort Worth Art Dealers Association. Join us at the BRIT building for the closing reception of “Expeditions Through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin...

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    • art exhibitions
    • events
    • exhibits
    • family-friendly events
    • Date
      Sep 19, 2026
    • Time 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 19

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: September 19

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Sep 19, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard