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Oct 20 - 26, 2025
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- Location Shelter House
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Oct 20, 2025
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
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Oct 21, 2025
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Oct 25, 2025
- Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Oct 25, 2025
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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Oct 26, 2025
- Time 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Oct 31 - Dec 7, 2025
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Nov 1, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
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Nov 1 - 2, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
- Location Garden Center
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Nov 1 - 2, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Día de Muertos Altar on Display
Visit the heart of our Día de Muertos celebration at the Rose Garden Shelter House, where our traditional altar honors loved ones who have passed. Surrounded by marigolds and meaningful offerings, this space invites reflection and remembrance. Guests are welcome to bring photos of their loved ones to place on the altar as part of...
BRIT Reads Book Club: BRIT Library Tour
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 or online. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is...
Creative Explorations: Skeleton-ized Vibes
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. Feeling spooky and ready for some creative kitchen magic? Let’s rake together autumnal...
BYOP Houseplants: October
Bring Your Own Planter – and bring the beauty of growing greenery indoors! Our expert instructor will introduce some popular varieties and their care needs, from water, light, and fertilizer to troubleshooting common challenges. We’ll end with a hands-on repotting activity using a 4″ pothos plant (provided) and a favorite pot from your collection so...
Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: October 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...
Día de Muertos Procession
Experience the vibrant marigold carpet display, a stunning tribute to the traditions of the Day of the Dead. This cultural event is a must-see, filled with color, meaning, and rich heritage. It will begin at the Vistas and ends at the Rose Garden Shelter House. The festivities will include a ceremonial procession through the Garden,...
Garden Exhibit: Musical Swings
This fall, join us at the Garden and swing the day away with the Musical Swings exhibit! Designed to foster human connections in public spaces, this interactive installation invites people of all ages to create music together simply by swinging. Created by the award-winning art and design studio Daily tous les jours, each swing triggers...
Art in the Garden Tour: November
This is a lively, interactive tour with a relaxed pace. Informative docents explain how the art pieces in the garden have been placed to enhance the landscape. Free with FWBG membership or Garden admission. Upcoming Tour Dates: Nov 1 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Starting Point: Meet at the Leonard Courtyard at the...
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Join us for a captivating experience at the Fall Japanese Festival with a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony! A traditional Japanese tea ceremony, known as chanoyu, is a serene and meticulously choreographed ritual centered around the preparation and enjoyment of matcha powdered green tea. This ceremony embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility, reflecting deep cultural values. Don’t miss out! Online ticket sales close...
Fall Japanese Festival
Celebrate the beauty and traditions of Japan right here at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! Experience authentic taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, and music throughout the festival. Browse unique art and gift vendors, enjoy delicious food trucks, and take part in family-friendly crafts and cultural activities. Experience a Traditional Tea CeremonyJoin us at the Japanese Festival...
