Event Calendar

    December Member Appreciation Day: 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases

    December 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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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • members-only events
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Dec 13, 2025
    • Time All Day
    • Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: December 13

    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...

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    • events
    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Dec 13, 2025
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Dog Days: December

    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...

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    • dog-friendly events
    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • Date
      Dec 13 - 14, 2025
    • Time All Day
    Japanese Garden Tour: December

    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...

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    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      Dec 20, 2025
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
    Begonia Species Bank Tour: January

    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...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Jan 10, 2025
      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    The International Compositae Alliance (TICA) Conference

    The International Compositae Alliance (TICA) Conference

    We invite researchers, curators, and students from the globe for this dynamic workshop hosted by The International Compositae Alliance (TICA). The workshop will spotlight advances in Compositae systematic; facilitate contributions to the Second Edition of the Compositae book; and training to utilize and contribute data to the Compositae Global Database.   Date: 12 – 15 January 2026...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • ecology classes
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • online events
    • Date
      Jan 12 - 15, 2026
    • Time All Day
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Begonia Species Bank Tour: February

    Begonia Species Bank Tour: February

    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
    • Feb 14, 2025
      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Begonia Species Bank Tour: March

    Begonia Species Bank Tour: March

    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
    • Mar 14, 2025
      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    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, 2025
      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Begonia Species Bank Tour: May

    Begonia Species Bank Tour: May

    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
    • May 9, 2025
      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard