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      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...
- art exhibitions
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- learn
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          Date
          Nov 1, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      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...
- events
- family-friendly events
- festivals
- food & drinks available
- live music events
- plant sales & shopping
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          Date
          Nov 1 - 2, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
- Location Garden Center
 
      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...
- events
- family-friendly events
- festivals
- food & drinks available
- free for members
- live music events
- plant sales & shopping
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          Date
          Nov 1 - 2, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
      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...
- children & family programs
- free for members
- learn
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          Date
          Nov 5, 2025
- Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
 
      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...
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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            Nov 5, 12, 19, & 26, 20259:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Adelaide Polk Fuller Garden
 
      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...
- events
- learn
- tours
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            Nov 8, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      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...
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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          Date
          Nov 8, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
 
      Dog Days: November
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 November 8-9. 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...
- dog-friendly events
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
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          Date
          Nov 8 - 9, 2025
- Time All Day
 
      November 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!
- events
- family-friendly events
- members-only events
- plant sales & shopping
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          Date
          Nov 8, 2025
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
 
      Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 8
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...
- events
- free for members
- health & wellness
- learn
- members-only events
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          Date
          Nov 8, 2025
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      Lunchtime Lecture: 2026 Staff Symposium
For the last installment of our 2026 Lunchtime Lecture series, staff of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden will be giving short presentations on projects they’ve been working on this year. This is a great way to catch up with multiple members of our staff about the amazing work that they do! Four speakers will present...
- events
- learn
- lectures & talks
- online events
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          Date
          Nov 11, 2025
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location Hybrid Seminar: BRIT Commons & Online
 
      Free Admission Day: Veteran’s Day
Spend Veterans Day at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden with free entry, thanks to the support of Amazon, for all visitors on Tuesday, November 11. Whether you’re honoring a loved one or enjoying a peaceful day out, we invite you to explore the Garden’s seasonal beauty as a tribute to those who have served. Take a...
- events
- free admission days
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          Date
          Nov 11, 2025
- Time All Day
 
      Blooms & Beats: November
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. Bring your friends and family for a night to remember! ...
- events
- family-friendly events
- food & drinks available
- live music events
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          Date
          Nov 14, 2025
- Time 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location Horseshoe Garden
 
      Member Orientation & Tour: BRIT Herbarium & Library
Wondering what your FWBG membership includes or what exciting events are coming up? Join us for our quarterly Member Orientation, a friendly and informative gathering for both new and renewing members! The presentation will begin at 9:00 AM, but Members are welcome to join us early at 8:30 AM to ask our Membership Team questions...
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
- members-only events
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          Date
          Nov 15, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location The Commons at the Botanical Institute of Texas
 
      Girls Nature Workshop: Stamping Around
Click here to register now! Together in partnership, the Fort Worth Garden Club (FWGC) and FWBG present the Girls Nature Workshops series! These hands-on programs connect girls and their families to the fascinating world of horticulture and floriculture. Each workshop highlights skills and activities designed to inspire the next generation of plant lovers and environmental...
- children & family programs
- learn
- workshops
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          Date
          Nov 15, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Location Camellia Room
 
      Drawing in the Garden: Japanese Garden
Discover and polish your drawing skills at the Garden! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class!
- adult education classes
- classes
- creative arts classes
- learn
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          Date
          Nov 15, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
 
      Japanese Garden Tour: November
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...
- learn
- tours
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          Date
          Nov 15, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
 
      Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 15
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...
- events
- free for members
- health & wellness
- learn
- members-only events
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          Date
          Nov 15, 2025
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      Blurred Beauty: Bokeh in Photography
Explore intentionally out-of-focus photographic elements and practice in the Japanese Garden. Discover the beauty of bokeh, a Japanese term for to the aesthetic quality of the blur created in out-of-focus parts of a photograph. Join our professional artist instructor to learn the camera settings to achieve the bokeh effect and how to recognize the light...
- adult education classes
- classes
- creative arts classes
- learn
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          Date
          Nov 22, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location West Entrance Lot
 
      Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: November 22
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...
- events
- free for members
- health & wellness
- learn
- members-only events
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          Date
          Nov 22, 2025
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      Preserving the Harvest: Pasta Sauce
Discover the age-old arts of food preservation! Learn to extend the life of fresh, seasonal bounty while enhancing flavors and maintaining nutritional content. Explore ingredient selection, food safety principles and practical tips to ensure your culinary success. With step-by-step guidance, you will complete and can your own homemade—better yet, Garden-made—preserved food during class. You will...
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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          Date
          Dec 2, 2025
- Time 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
 
      Good4u: DIY Body Care for Every Body
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. Scrub goodbye to skin care chemicals and learn fun, easy do-it-yourself body care using oils, foods and everyday ingredients at home. Date:...
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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          Date
          Dec 2, 2025
- Time 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
 
      Gentle Yoga: December
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. In December, January and February, we will keep warm...
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
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            Dec 3, 10, 17, & 31, 20259:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
 
      Drawing in the Garden: Poinsettias
Discover and polish your drawing skills at the Garden! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class!
- adult education classes
- classes
- creative arts classes
- learn
- 
          Date
          Dec 6, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
 
      Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: December 6
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...
- events
- free for members
- health & wellness
- learn
- members-only events
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          Date
          Dec 6, 2025
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      BRIT Reads Book Club: “Brave the Wild River” by Melissa L. Sevigny
Please note that this month we meet on the second Monday of the month. 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...
- adult education classes
- events
- free
- learn
- lectures & talks
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          Date
          Dec 8, 2025
- Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location BRIT Library
 
      Members-Only Quiet Hour Walk: December 13
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...
- events
- free for members
- health & wellness
- learn
- members-only events
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          Date
          Dec 13, 2025
- Time 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      December 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!
- events
- family-friendly events
- members-only events
- plant sales & shopping
- 
          Date
          Dec 13, 2025
- Time All Day
- Location Trellis Gift Shop & Treasure Tree Gift Shop
 
      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...
- dog-friendly events
- events
- family-friendly events
- free for members
- 
          Date
          Dec 13 - 14, 2025
- Time All Day
 
      Discover Forest Bathing: December
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...
- adult education classes
- classes
- health & wellness
- learn
- 
          Date
          Dec 13, 2025
- Time 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location Japanese Garden
 
      Begonia Species Bank Tour: December
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...
- events
- learn
- tours
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            Dec 13, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      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...
- learn
- tours
- 
          Date
          Dec 20, 2025
- Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Location Japanese Garden Courtyard
 
      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...
- events
- learn
- tours
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            Jan 10, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      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...
- adult education classes
- classes
- ecology classes
- learn
- lectures & talks
- online events
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          Date
          Jan 12 - 15, 2026
- Time All Day
- Location Botanical Research Institute of Texas
 
      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...
- events
- learn
- tours
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            Feb 14, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      Begonia Species Bank Tour: March
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...
- events
- learn
- tours
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            Mar 14, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
      Begonia Species Bank Tour: April
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...
- events
- learn
- tours
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            Apr 11, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location Leonard Courtyard
 
                                         
                                        