PLEASE NOTE: The Garden will be closed until noon on Saturday, November 14, for a private event. Shuttle service will also be unavailable on November 22, November 29, and December 12–14. We appreciate your understanding.

Event Calendar

    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. 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

    Free for members

    • Date
      Dec 12 - 13, 2026
    • Time All Day
    BRIT Reads Book Club: “Waste Wars” by Alexander Clapp

    BRIT Reads Book Club: “Waste Wars” by Alexander Clapp

    Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you’ll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is...

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    • adult education classes
    • events
    • free
    • learn
    • lectures & talks
    • Date
      Dec 14, 2026
    • Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Location BRIT Library
    Homeschool STEM Studio: Innovation Forge – Session 2

    Homeschool STEM Studio: Innovation Forge – Session 2

    Register here Harness the creative power of problem solving in this Homeschool STEM Studio! Using everyday materials, young inventors aged 8-14 will explore innovative solutions to real-world problems as they design and build prototype machines to solve environmental challenges. Monday, December 14th (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) Registration deadline: Thursday, December 10th Pricing: $15 /Participant...

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    • children & family programs
    • homeschool
    • learn
    • Date
      Dec 14, 2026
    • Time 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Members-Only: Santa’s Garden Party

    Members-Only: Santa’s Garden Party

    Bring the whole family to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for a cozy, members-only morning of holiday traditions. Meet Santa, share your wish list, and take home a printed professional photo from your visit. Before or after your photo, decorate your own cookies, make a holiday ornament to take home, and write a letter to...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • food & drinks available
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Dec 19, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
    En Plein Air Watercolor: Perennial Garden

    En Plein Air Watercolor: Perennial 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
      Dec 19, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Location Perennial Garden
    Discover Forest Bathing: December

    Discover Forest Bathing: December

    Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. This introductory class begins by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Dec 19, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: December 19

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: December 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

    Free for members

    • Date
      Dec 19, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: December 26

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: December 26

    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

    Free for members

    • Date
      Dec 26, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard