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July 2025
Little Sprouts Hike
Tuesdays, March 4 – November 18, 2025 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Little Sprouts Hike features a different nature-based lesson designed to inspire a love and appreciation of the natural world. All hikes begin at the Garden Gift Shop. Some trails are unpaved, so all-terrain strollers are recommended. Recommended for Early Childhood, ages […]
Sketching in the Garden
First and third Wednesdays, June and July | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Explore the Garden through drawing. In this class, participants will focus on capturing the beauty of the San Antonio Botanical Garden through sketching. Emphasis will be on observing and drawing plant details like flowers, leaves, and tree bark, while experimenting with techniques to […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays in June – July | 9 – 10 a.m. Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
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 […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August, with extended evening hours to enjoy the beauty of the Garden. Dogs are welcome to explore the Garden with you. Guests are also invited to splash and play in the Greehey Family Foundation No […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays in June – July| 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 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 with themes […]
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 […]
4th of July at the Garden
Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of music, picnics, and fireworks at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Set up your blanket or lawn chair on the Concert Lawn and enjoy live local entertainment, delicious bites from food trucks, and a festive atmosphere surrounded by the Garden’s natural beauty. The bar and concession stand will be […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays in June – July | 9 – 10 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 admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – August 30, 2025 | 7 – 8 a.m. Enjoy the morning while running through the Garden’s beautiful 38-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 […]
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 […]
Family Workshop: Mini Mural Fairy Gardens
Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 11 am – 12:30 pm Participants will design, plant, and decorate their own fairy garden to take home for fairy friends. Materials provided include containers, soil, plants, and mini canvases to make a small mural for their garden decoration. Participants are limited to creating one fairy garden each. Before or […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August, with extended evening hours to enjoy the beauty of the Garden. Dogs are welcome to explore the Garden with you. Guests are also invited to splash and play in the Greehey Family Foundation No […]
Dog Days
July 7 – August 31, 2025 | Early admission for members at 7 a.m. Enjoy the Garden’s 38 acres of summer blooms with your four-legged friends! Fee: Included with Garden admission and membership Dog Guidelines All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate shots and registrations Dogs in heat or aggressive animals may be removed from […]
Water Wonders Camp | Ages 5 – 8
(Week1) June 9 – 13 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. SOLD OUT (Week 4) July 7 – 11| 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Splash into a week of watery fun and aquatic science! Campers will engage in water play and learn about how plants, animals, and humans play a role in Earth’s most crucial […]
Water Warriors Camp | Ages 9 – 11
(Week 1) June 9 – 13 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Week 4) July 7 – 11 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Water Warriors will explore and engage with our living replica of San Antonio’s watershed at the Garden. Campers will gain a comprehensive understanding of water conservation through games and various engineering […]
SOLD OUT Junior Cooking Camp (Ages 8-12)
(Week 1) June 9 – 13 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 2) June 16 – 20 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 4) July 7 – 11 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 6) July 21 – 25 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Let’s get cooking at the Botanical Garden! This culinary camp focuses […]
Mural Magic: Art Camp (Ages 5 – 7)
(Week 1) June 9 – 13 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. SOLD OUT (Week 2) June 16 – 20 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 3) June 23 – June 27 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 4) July 7 – 11 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 12:30 […]
Little Sprouts Hike
Tuesdays, March 4 – November 18, 2025 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Little Sprouts Hike features a different nature-based lesson designed to inspire a love and appreciation of the natural world. All hikes begin at the Garden Gift Shop. Some trails are unpaved, so all-terrain strollers are recommended. Recommended for Early Childhood, ages […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays in June – July | 9 – 10 a.m. Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
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 […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August, with extended evening hours to enjoy the beauty of the Garden. Dogs are welcome to explore the Garden with you. Guests are also invited to splash and play in the Greehey Family Foundation No […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays in June – July| 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 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 with themes […]
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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays in June – July | 9 – 10 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 admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – August 30, 2025 | 7 – 8 a.m. Enjoy the morning while running through the Garden’s beautiful 38-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 […]
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays, through September| 9 – 10 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 welcome to bring their own cushions to sit on; ages 16+. Presented by […]
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 […]
The Art and History of Bonsai
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn the art and history of bonsai while watching two members of the San Antonio Bonsai Society turn nursery stock trees into the start of a bonsai. At the end of the presentation the trees […]
Bonsai Weekend
Featuring bonsai collections from the San Antonio Bonsai Society Saturday, July 12 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This exhibition will showcase the complex and beautiful Japanese art of bonsai with a variety of bonsai species on display at the Botanical Garden. This exhibition is brought to […]
Writing and Mindfulness Class
Embrace your creative mind and connect with your inner voice through guided writing prompts and mindfulness practices. Engaging the creative mind provides therapeutic benefits such as feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. All levels of writing are welcome. Fee: Free with Garden admission and membership. Member tickets will be discounted at checkout. Limited space. Instructor: Marcy Westcott, […]
Beginning Watercolor with Lulu
Join artist Jackie McKissack, “Lulu”, in a beginner’s course in the art of watercolor. Participants will each receive a kit with a test sheet, a watercolor brush, paint samples and pre-sketched watercolor paper to work through in the class. Ages 13+ Born and raised in Canada, Lulu is a lifelong, self-taught watercolor artist who is […]
Rice, Rice, Onigiri
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 1:30 – 3 p.m. As the Garden celebrates Bonsai weekend, join the Culinary Team as we celebrate our own Japanese treasure, Onigiri! “Onigiri” is a rice ball, filled with anything and everything your heart could desire. We’ll discuss the history of this handheld favorite, make our own using a variety […]
Bonsai Weekend
Featuring bonsai collections from the San Antonio Bonsai Society Saturday, July 12 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This exhibition will showcase the complex and beautiful Japanese art of bonsai with a variety of bonsai species on display at the Botanical Garden. This exhibition is brought to […]
Guided Tour: Kumamoto En
Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. During Bonsai Weekend, join Gardener, Byron Cox, on a tour through the serene Kumamoto En, an authentic Japanese Garden designed by landscape artists and craftsmen from Japan. Learn about Niwaki, the practice of landscape tree care within traditional Japanese gardens, with an emphasis on pruning, trimming, and training. Fee: $15 […]
The Art and History of Bonsai
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn the art and history of bonsai while watching two members of the San Antonio Bonsai Society turn nursery stock trees into the start of a bonsai. At the end of the presentation the trees […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August, with extended evening hours to enjoy the beauty of the Garden. Dogs are welcome to explore the Garden with you. Guests are also invited to splash and play in the Greehey Family Foundation No […]
Forest Friends Camp | Ages 5-8
(Week 2) June 16 – 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for Forest Friends Camp at the Garden, where campers will dive into the amazing world of trees! From towering giants to tiny saplings, kids will explore the diversity of […]
Junior Arborist Camp | Ages 9-11
(Week 2) June 16 – 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Calling all aspiring arborists! Campers will get to delve deeper into the science and wonder of trees through different activities such as learning how to create leaf ID sheets, investigating microorganisms […]
Teen Cooking Camp (Ages 13-17)
SOLD OUT (Week 3) June 23 – 27 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Let’s get cooking at the Botanical Garden! This culinary camp focuses on crafting elevated vegetarian dishes including veggie sushi, charcuterie, and focaccia bread. The end of the week includes a “garden […]
Mural Magic: Art Camp (Ages 5 – 7)
(Week 1) June 9 – 13 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. SOLD OUT (Week 2) June 16 – 20 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 3) June 23 – June 27 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 4) July 7 – 11 | 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Week 5) July 14 – 18 | 12:30 […]
Little Sprouts Hike
Tuesdays, March 4 – November 18, 2025 | 10 – 10:30 a.m. Each weekly Little Sprouts Hike features a different nature-based lesson designed to inspire a love and appreciation of the natural world. All hikes begin at the Garden Gift Shop. Some trails are unpaved, so all-terrain strollers are recommended. Recommended for Early Childhood, ages […]
Sketching in the Garden
First and third Wednesdays, June and July | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Explore the Garden through drawing. In this class, participants will focus on capturing the beauty of the San Antonio Botanical Garden through sketching. Emphasis will be on observing and drawing plant details like flowers, leaves, and tree bark, while experimenting with techniques to […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Native Plants in the Garden
Weekly on Wednesdays in June – July | 9 – 10 a.m. Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these resilient plants in your home garden. Fee: Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
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 […]
Garden Nights Summer Series
Now Wednesdays & Sundays Through August | 5 – 8 p.m. Garden Nights take place every Wednesday and Sunday through August, with extended evening hours to enjoy the beauty of the Garden. Dogs are welcome to explore the Garden with you. Guests are also invited to splash and play in the Greehey Family Foundation No […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays in June – July| 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 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 with themes […]
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 […]
Starlight Movie Series
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the Starlight Movie Series at the Garden! Set against the backdrop of the lush, serene gardens, this open-air movie screening offers a perfect blend of nature and entertainment. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a diverse selection of classic and contemporary films that […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays in June – July | 9 – 10 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 admission and Garden membership. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator, San Antonio Botanical Garden
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