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October 2025

Drop-in Guided Tour: Birds of Texas

Weekly on Wednesdays | October 1 – December 17, 2025 | 8 – 9:30 a.m. Learn about resident and migrant birds at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Discover bird characteristics and requirements, such as food, nesting, and protection. Also, learn which native plants you can add to your landscape to attract birds. Fee: Free with admission and […]
22 Oct
8:00 am - 9:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden

Wednesdays & Saturdays | March 5 – November 22, 2025 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Nature Exploration features a different nature-play activity designed to inspire a love of nature while engaging in sensory experiences outdoors. Explorations begin at the lawn near Prickly Pear Pavilion in the Family Adventure Garden just past the entrance […]
22 Oct
10:00 am - 10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Dementia-Friendly Gardening Workshop

Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Designed for people living with dementia and their caregivers, please join us for this dementia-friendly gardening class. Come ready to get your hands dirty, learn from caring educators and volunteers. Please bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Instructor: Educators, San Antonio Botanical Garden Fee: Free. […]
22 Oct
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Artist Talk in the Garden: Lucas Aoki

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 6 – 8 p.m. Artist Talk | 6 – 7 p.m. Art Making: Create-A-Creature | 7 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for a creative evening with an artist-led exploration of a contemporary mural in the Reflections of Nature exhibition! During this outdoor talk, guests will learn about the artist‘s creative approach, installation process, and about other […]
22 Oct
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature

Weekly on Thursdays, June – October 23, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Experience the magic of unique, large-scale murals in the Garden during this guided tour. This one-of-a-kind exhibition explores the relationships between nature and humankind […]
23 Oct
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Storytime in the Garden

Thursdays, March 6 – November 20, 2025 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Storytime in the Garden session features different nature themed books designed to stimulate young minds and foster an appreciation for the great outdoors. Families are welcome to bring a blanket to sit on during story time. Recommended for Early Childhood, ages […]
23 Oct
10:00 am - 10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden 

Weekly on Fridays, September – October | 9 – 10 a.m. Weekly on Fridays in November – December (excludes Fridays, November 28 & December 26) | 10 – 11 a.m. Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with […]
24 Oct
9:00 am - 10:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

October Beer Garden

Weekly Friday – Sunday, October 4th – 27th 2025 Closed Saturday, October 11, 2025 Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays | 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. Raise a glass to fall weekends at the Garden! Guests can enjoy cold beer, wine, live acoustic music, classic concessions, and rotating interactive activities every weekend throughout the month. This casual and […]
24 Oct
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Garden Run Club

Saturdays, March 15 – October 25, 2025 | 7 – 8 a.m. Enjoy the morning while running through the Garden’s beautiful 39-acres! Participants will experience the Garden before public hours while following a marked one-mile route. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to bring their own water. Happy trails! Fee: Free with Garden admission […]
25 Oct
7:00 am - 8:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

BOOtanica!

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9 am – 1 pm Get into the spirit of Halloween at the Garden’s annual October family-friendly event, BOOtanica. Bring the family in costume and walk our trick-or-treat trail, explore nature-themed education stations, and enjoy concessions available for purchase, all while taking in the beauty of the Garden in fall. BOOtanica […]
25 Oct
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Meditation in the Garden

Second and Fourth Saturdays, through September | 9 – 10 a.m Second and Fourth Saturdays October – December | 10 – 11 a.m. Practice presence in nature through this secular, guided meditation session. Learn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. All levels are welcome; participants are […]
25 Oct
10:00 am - 11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden

Wednesdays & Saturdays | March 5 – November 22, 2025 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Nature Exploration features a different nature-play activity designed to inspire a love of nature while engaging in sensory experiences outdoors. Explorations begin at the lawn near Prickly Pear Pavilion in the Family Adventure Garden just past the entrance […]
25 Oct
10:00 am - 10:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Early Closure

The Garden will close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 11 for a ticketed event. Regular operating hours will resume on Sunday, October 12.