Event Calendar

    Día de los Muertos Altar on Display

    Día de los Muertos Altar on Display

    Visit the heart of our Día de los 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...

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    • exhibits
    • ¡celebramos!
    • Date
      Oct 24 - 27, 2025
    • Time All Day
    • Location Rose Garden Shelter House
    Día de los Muertos Procession & Half-Price Admission

    Día de los Muertos Procession & Half-Price Admission

    Experience 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 with performances by local mariachi...

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    • family-friendly events
    • live music events
    • ¡celebramos!
    • Date
      Oct 26, 2025
    • Time 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Garden Exhibit: Musical Swings

    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...

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    • exhibits
    • garden exhibits
    • Sept 18 - Dec 7
    • Location Vistas
    Art in the Garden Tour: November

    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...

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    • art exhibitions
    • exhibits
    • learn
    • tours
    • Date
      Nov 1, 2025
    • Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard
    Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

    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...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • festivals
    • food & drinks available
    • live music events
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Nov 1 - 2, 2025
    • Time 10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
    • Location Garden Center
    Fall Japanese Festival

    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. Fall Japanese Festival is presented by Ito En. Experience a...

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    • events
    • family-friendly events
    • festivals
    • food & drinks available
    • free for members
    • live music events
    • plant sales & shopping
    • Date
      Nov 1 - 2, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Gentle Yoga: November

    Gentle Yoga: November

    Join our recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch, and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints, and gain flexibility. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class. This month, sessions will take place outside in the...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Nov 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2025
      9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
    Bella’s Book and Nature Club: November

    Bella’s Book and Nature Club: November

    Click here to register now! Children 18 months to 5 years and their families are invited to join Bella the Begonia at BRIT on the first Wednesday of each month. We’ll discuss nature, read a story, sing and move, plus a family nature challenge! Registration for this program is by family rather than participant and...

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    • children & family programs
    • free for members
    • learn
    • Date
      Nov 5, 2025
    • Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
    Discover Forest Bathing: November

    Discover Forest Bathing: November

    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...

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    • adult education classes
    • classes
    • health & wellness
    • learn
    • Date
      Nov 8, 2025
    • Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Location Japanese Garden
    Begonia Species Bank Tour: November

    Begonia Species Bank Tour: November

    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...

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    • events
    • learn
    • tours
    • Nov 8, 2025
      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Location Leonard Courtyard