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Nov 10 - Dec 19, 2025
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Dec 1 - 31, 2025
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- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
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Dec 13 - 14, 2025
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Sept 18 - Jan 11
- Location Vistas
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Dec 16, 2025
- Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Dec 20, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
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Jan 10, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
- adult education classes
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Jan 12 - 15, 2026
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- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Jan 31, 2026
- Time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Location Oak & Redbud Hall
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Feb 14, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
Early Bird Registration: Becoming Butterflies Field Trips
Priority registration for the Becoming Butterflies Field Trip will open on Monday, November 10, 2025, and close on Friday, December 19th, 2025. Requests received after December 19th will be processed as availability allows. Pre-K through 12th Grade | $10 per Student | $15 per Adult* March 4th, 2026 – April 30th, 2026, Tuesday & Wednesday in 2-hour...
December Member Appreciation MONTH: 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases
Members get a double-discount (20% off) in our Treasure Tree Gift Shop and Trellis Gift Shop during the entire month of December. It’s our way of saying thank you for your support! Not a member yet? Join today!
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 on December 13-14. 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...
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...
Curator Talk – “Natural Harmonies: Plants’ Musical Influence”
Join us for an inside look at the current BRIT Library art exhibition “Natural Harmonies: Plants’ Musical Influence.” Student curator Aaron Michael will share behind-the-scenes insights on the process of planning the exhibit, finding relevant songs and matching them with collection pieces, and more. Come curious, as there will be ample time provided for questions...
Japanese Garden Tour: December
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. 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 of Japanese gardens. Observe and...
Begonia Species Bank Tour: January
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...
The International Compositae Alliance (TICA) Conference
We invite researchers, curators, and students from the globe for this dynamic workshop hosted by The International Compositae Alliance (TICA). The workshop will spotlight advances in Compositae systematic; facilitate contributions to the Second Edition of the Compositae book; and training to utilize and contribute data to the Compositae Global Database. Date: 12 – 15 January 2026...
The After I Do Bridal Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Time: 11 AM–2 PM Location: Garden Center – Oak & Redbud Hall Turn your wedding décor into someone else’s dream day! Join us for the After I Do Bridal Garage Sale, a unique resale market where newlyweds can pass along gently used wedding décor and engaged couples can discover...
Begonia Species Bank Tour: February
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...
