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Date
Oct 10, 2025
- Time 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location Horseshoe Garden
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- free for members
- learn
- members-only events
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Oct 11, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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Date
Oct 11, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
- events
- family-friendly events
- live music events
- ¡celebramos!
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Date
Oct 11, 2025
- Time 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard & Fuller Garden
- events
- plant sales & shopping
- ¡celebramos!
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Date
Oct 11 - 12, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Location Carter's Grove
- events
- family-friendly events
- live music events
- ¡celebramos!
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Date
Oct 11, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard & Fuller Garden
- events
- family-friendly events
- members-only events
- plant sales & shopping
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Date
Oct 11, 2025
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
- dog-friendly events
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
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Oct 11 - 12, 2025
- Time All Day
- events
- family-friendly events
- ¡celebramos!
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Oct 12, 2025
- Time 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
- dog-friendly events
- events
- ¡celebramos!
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Oct 12, 2025
- Time 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location Garden Center

Blooms & Beats: October
Enjoy fall in the Garden while listening to live music performances by talented local artists. Satisfy your taste buds with offerings from some of Fort Worth’s favorite food trucks, play fun yard games, and relax with a selection of adult beverages under the stars. October will feature Disco Inferno, the ultimate disco cover band that...

Members-Only: Begonia Species Bank Tour: October
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...

Discover Forest Bathing: October
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...

¡Celebramos! Quinceañera Runway Show
Experience the magic of a quinceañera at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! Join us for a spectacular runway show featuring gorgeous quinceañera gowns, dazzling accessories, and the latest trends for this cherished celebration. Whether you’re planning your own quinceañera, supporting a friend or family member, or simply want to enjoy the beauty and tradition, this...

¡Celebramos! October Mariposa Market
Shop local small businesses during ¡Celebramos! at this outdoor market organized by Wandering Roots Markets. This market will feature vendors offering handmade goods and sustainable products. The Mariposa Market is free to attend, but general admission must be purchased to visit the Garden. ¡Celebramos! Mercado Mariposa de octubre Compre en pequeñas empresas locales...

¡Celebramos! Fiesta de Cultura Viva
Experience the vibrant beauty of Hispanic culture at Fiesta de Cultura Viva! This exciting event features mariachi music, folklorico performances, quinceañera fashion presented by La Gran Plaza, and special opera performances by Fort Worth Opera, including children’s Hispanic-themed short operas. While you’re here, explore the unique mariposa market at Carter’s Grove, offering handcrafted goods, one-of-a-kind...

October 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: October
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 October 11-12. 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...

¡Celebramos! Family Movie Night
Join us with your family and friends for a special screening of Coco, a family friendly animated movie inspired by the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos. The movie screening will start at 7 p.m., but we recommend arriving earlier to secure your spot in the Garden. Tickets are $5 for up to a family of...

¡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 12,...