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Jul 25, 2026
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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Jul 31, 2026
- Time 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- art exhibitions
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Aug 1, 2026
- Time 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Location Madeline Samples Exhibit Hall
- members-only events
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Aug 8, 2026
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
- dog-friendly events
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- free for members
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Aug 8 - 9, 2026
- Time 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- adult education classes
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- learn
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Aug 22, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- members-only events
- plant sales & shopping
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Sep 5, 2026
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
- events
- plant sales & shopping
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Sep 12 - 13, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location Carter's Grove
- dog-friendly events
- events
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- free for members
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Sep 12 - 13, 2026
- Time All Day
- learn
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Sep 19, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: July 25
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...
Spanish Speaking Tour of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas: July 31
Explore the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Building, a world-class center for botanical research, conservation, and education. This guided tour highlights the internationally recognized herbarium, home to more than 1.5 million specimens, and the BRIT Library, which houses an extensive collection of botanical literature and resources. Visitors will also learn about the building’s innovative...
Art in the Garden Tour: Sherwin Carlquist & BRIT Library – August
Peer behind-the-scenes at BRIT Library’s latest art exhibit, “Expeditions through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist.” Learn more about the people, plants, and places on view through a guided walk-through of the exhibit along with a tour of the imaging studio where the U.S. National Science Foundation-funded Carlquist team makes digitization magic happen. Tours...
August 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!
Dog Days: August
Please note that the hours for dog days are reduced to 8 AM – 1 PM during July and August. 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,...
Macro Photography: Sherwin Carlquist Exhibit
Discover the details of an unseen world using macro photography. With inspiration from the Gardens and the Expeditions through the Lens exhibition, you’ll master the unique challenges of macro photography to capture tiny details of flowers, bugs, and more. Starting with classroom instruction and handouts, you’ll learn how equipment, technique and software come together to...
September 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!
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.
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...
Japanese Garden Tour: September 19
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. (see below for exact dates) 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...
