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Date
Oct 17, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
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- plant sales & shopping
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Oct 18, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Location Carter's Grove
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- family-friendly events
- live music events
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Date
Oct 18, 2026
- Time 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard & Fuller Garden
- events
- family-friendly events
- live music events
- ¡celebramos!
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Date
Oct 18, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard & Fuller Garden
- dog-friendly events
- events
- ¡celebramos!
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Date
Oct 18, 2026
- Time 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location Garden Center
- adult education classes
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- free
- learn
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Oct 19, 2026
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
- children & family programs
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Date
Oct 19, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- adult education classes
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Oct 21, 2026
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden
- dog-friendly events
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- free for members
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Oct 24, 2026
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- children & family programs
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Oct 24, 2026
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Japanese Garden Tour: October 17
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...
Wandering Roots: October 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. Schedule of Events 10 AM: Latin American Flag Parade registration and line...
¡Celebramos! Quinceañera Runway Show
A runway show featuring quinceañera gowns, accessories, and current styles for this milestone celebration. Come for inspiration if you are planning a quinceañera, or simply to enjoy the tradition. Part of ¡Celebramos! Fiesta de Cultura Viva and included with general admission.
¡Celebramos! Fiesta de Cultura Viva
A full day of Hispanic music, dance, and tradition, with mariachi and folklórico performances, a quinceañera runway show, and short children’s operas performed by Fort Worth Opera. Wandering Roots: Mariposa Market is open in Carter’s Grove with handcrafted goods from local artisan vendors. Included with general admission. Schedule of Events 10 – 10:30 AM...
¡Celebramos! Blessing of the Animals
Head over to the Garden Center for the heartwarming Blessing of the Animals, a delightful, family-friendly event honoring your furry companions. ¡Celebramos! Bendición de los animales Dirígete al Centro de Jardinería para la conmovedora “Bendición de los Animales”, un evento encantador y familiar en honor a tus compañeros peludos. Fecha: Oct 18,...
BRIT Reads Book Club: “The Forbidden Garden” by Simon Parkin
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...
Homeschool Family Field Trip: Autumn Discovery – Session 2
Register here Leaves are changing, days are getting shorter, and nature is full of surprises! Join us for this Homeschool Family Field trip for ages 4–8 featuring pumpkin dissections, outdoor exploration, and creepy crawly encounters. Monday, October 19th (10:00 AM – 11:45 AM) Registration deadline: Thursday, October 15th Pricing: $12 /Participant | $10 /Member Participant...
Awaken Your Next Chapter: A Nature-Based Workshop & Sound Bath
Every season teaches us how to move through change: how to release, rest, root down, and rise again. This fall, join us in the Gardens for an immersive evening exploring the wisdom of the natural world as a mirror for our own inner transitions. Through guided reflection, nature as an oracle, and gentle practices, we’ll...
Members-Only: Howl-O-Ween
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at our Members Only Howl-O-Ween Pup Parade! Dress your furry friends in their best Halloween costumes and strut through the Garden with fellow members and their pups. Not a member yet? Join today! Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM Price: Free Location: Leonard...
Girls Nature Workshop: Beyond the Bouquet
Register here Together in partnership, the Fort Worth Garden Club (FWGC) and FWBG present the Girls Nature Workshops series! These hands-on programs connect girls and their families to the fascinating world of horticulture and floriculture. Each workshop highlights skills and activities designed to inspire the next generation of plant lovers and environmental stewards. In this...
