Online tickets for Butterflies in the Garden are sold out today (3/21/26) - limited number of tickets are available onsite.

Event Calendar

    Homeschool Day: Butterflies in the Garden – March 23

    Homeschool Day: Butterflies in the Garden – March 23

    Click here to register now! Homeschool Days are designed with the unique needs of homeschool students and their families in mind. Come grow with us as we explore environmental science topics through hands-on investigation and engaging activities for the whole family. These programs are sure to energize homeschool students in their quest to discover more...

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    • children & family programs
    • homeschool
    • learn
    • Date
      Mar 23, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Creating Pysanky Eggs

    Creating Pysanky Eggs

    This class is currently sold out. You are welcome to join our waitlist. Pysanky, the ancient Ukrainian art of decorating eggs, dates back to prehistoric times and was believed to protect against evil spirits, celebrate the return of spring, and bring good fortune. The process involves applying layers of beeswax to an egg’s surface, then...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Mar 24, 2026
    • Time 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Good4u: Hacks for Healthy Blood Sugar Balance

    Good4u: Hacks for Healthy Blood Sugar Balance

    Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4u classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience. Maintaining healthy blood sugar balance is essential to support attention & focus, a positive mood, and stable energy throughout the day, but major...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Mar 24, 2026
    • Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club: March

    Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club: March

    Click here to register now! Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club, featuring our mascot Carlos the Cactus, welcomes children aged 18 months to 5 years and their families for an hour of nature-inspired fun and discovery. Join us at the Backyard Veggie Garden, where you’ll explore the natural world through stories, songs, movement, and nature...

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    • children & family programs
    • learn
    • Date
      Mar 24, 2026
    • Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: March 25

    Photographing Butterflies in the Garden: March 25

    This class is currently sold out. You are welcome to register for our second class on April 22 or join our waitlist. Butterflies are one of the most beautiful insects to photograph – and they’re often found visiting another popular photographic subject, flowers! Bring your camera and explore the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit in...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Mar 25, 2026
    • Time 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Rainforest Conservatory
    Pysanky Open Practice

    Pysanky Open Practice

    Want to continue practicing your pysanky egg decorating skills? We invite all participants from previous Pysanky classes to join us for an hour or more during an open practice session hosted by Bob Byers. This come-and-go event is an opportunity for independent work on your pysanky creations in the company of others who enjoy this...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • creative arts classes
    • learn
    • Date
      Mar 28, 2026
    • Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Members-Only Eggstravaganza

    Members-Only Eggstravaganza

    Bring your baskets and hop into Spring with this popular and exclusive members-only event for FWBG member families! Children ages 0-9 will enjoy fun activities and participate in an egg-cellent egg hunt. Date: Saturday, March 28 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm OR 1:30pm-3:00pm Location: The Grove Price: $6 – child, $4 – adult (maximum of 4 adults per...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • food & drinks available
    • members-only events
    • Date: March 28, 2026
      Time: 10:30 - 12:00 PM  |  1:30 - 3:00 PM
    • Location The Grove
    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: March 28

    Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: March 28

    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...

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    • free for members
    • health & wellness
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Mar 28, 2026
    • Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Members-Only: Free Butterflies in the Garden Hours – March 30

    Members-Only: Free Butterflies in the Garden Hours – March 30

    Bring your membership ID for free admission to the exhibit during select hours. No registration required. Can’t attend our free hours? Members save up to 30% off on all Butterflies in the Garden tickets!   Date #1: Monday, March 30 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Date #2: Friday, April 17 | 2:00 – 4:00...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • free for members
    • members-only events
    • Date
      Mar 30, 2026
    • Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location Rainforest Conservatory
    Trial Garden Tour: April 1

    Trial Garden Tour: April 1

    Our Trial Garden tours meet in the Trial Garden on Wednesdays from April – October from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Swing by and meet with a Trial Volunteers to learn about everything they’re doing.   Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates: Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 29 Wednesday,...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      Apr 1, 2026
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Trial Garden