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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Behind the Scenes: Cempasúchil in Flight, A Living Monarch Mural
Thursdays, October 9 & 16, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Join horticulturist and designer Layni Langham for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Cempasúchil in Flight. This lecture and walking tour will cover the project from concept to completion, covering every stage of the process: design drafting, site preparation, installation logistics, and maintenance. Discover how […]
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 […]
Make Space for Spiders
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Are you interested in growing your awareness of arachnids? Join this engaging lecture led by local entomologist, Molly Keck, to discover the species of spiders in our area, which ones to avoid, and why they matter for a balanced, healthy garden. You’ll leave this informative […]
October Beer Garden
Weekly Friday – Sunday, October 4th – 27th 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 scenic hangout is perfect for […]
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 3 – 9 p.m. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest returns for a magical weekend of Halloween fun for all ages! This year’s event spans two enchanting days filled with whimsical characters and lively performances across the garden. From fairy tale encounters and […]
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 […]
Member Exclusive Dog Days
Members are invited to explore and enjoy the grounds of the Garden with their four-legged friends. These free member-exclusive dog days are on select days and during operational hours. All dogs must stay on their leash while on Garden property. Dog Guidelines All dogs on-site must be current with appropriate shots and registrations Dogs in […]
Member Exclusive Fall Family Photos
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 9 – 11 a.m. Capture the beauty of fall with a backdrop of marigolds and pumpkins at our Member Exclusive Fall Family Photos. With our one-of-a-kind monarch butterfly mural serving as the canvas for these photos, each family will get 5 minutes of shooting time with our photographer and can […]
Screen Printing Without Emulsion
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. In this introductory printmaking class, learn the beauty of DIY screen printing! Participants will learn how to create a makeshift screen and design images inspired by the beauty of the Garden by using hand-cut stencils and other materials. Participants will take home their DIY screen […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, October 11 – December 13, 2025 (excludes October 25) | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On our walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your […]
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, […]
Beerfest! In the Kitchen
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. This fall, the San Antonio Botanical Garden welcomes Beerfest! To celebrate the Oktoberfest Season, we’ll be tasting various styles of beer, identifying key flavors and utilizing everything we learn to whip up a delicious tavern classic, Beer Cheese and Pretzels! The Midwest classic is a textbook […]
October Beer Garden
Weekly Friday – Sunday, October 4th – 27th 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 scenic hangout is perfect for […]
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 3 – 9 p.m. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest returns for a magical weekend of Halloween fun for all ages! This year’s event spans two enchanting days filled with whimsical characters and lively performances across the garden. From fairy tale encounters and […]
October Beer Garden
Weekly Friday – Sunday, October 4th – 27th 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 scenic hangout is perfect for […]
Canceled Teen Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Teens are invited to get into the Halloween spirit with a special screening of Hocus Pocus (1993) at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. This Teen-only event will take place outdoors on our Main Amphitheater Lawn and will feature some educator-led activities before the film like […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Sketching in the Garden
First and third Thursdays, September – November | 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: 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 […]
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 […]
Floral Arranging Workshop
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. In this floral arranging workshop, guests will learn the techniques to create bright and refreshing bouquets from start to finish. Each guest will be provided with a vase and a selection of vibrant flowers to choose from. Tips and techniques to care for the arrangements to […]
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 […]
Member Exclusive Coffee and Chat
Members are invited to the exclusive monthly event where they can enjoy complimentary coffee and hear from a guest speaker. Each event will allow for members to mix and mingle while also learning new and fun things about the Garden. This event occurs every third Friday of the month from 10 am till 11 am. […]
October Beer Garden
Weekly Friday – Sunday, October 4th – 27th 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 scenic hangout is perfect for […]
Family Night Hike
Experience the magic of the garden under the stars! Join us for a guided night hike where we will explore the sights and sounds of nature after dark. Led by our Garden Educators, this adventure will introduce you to the nocturnal plants and animals that come alive at night. We’ll listen for bats, search for […]
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 […]
Morning Flow with Krystal
Start off your Saturday with a stretch flow yoga class in the Garden! Bring your own mat and enjoy a rejuvenating session taught by Krystal Richmond. This class is suitable for all experience levels to enjoy. Ages 13+. Instructor: Krystal Richmond, owner of Flowing with Krystal Fee: Free with Garden admission and membership. Limited space. […]
October Plant Sale
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 | 9 AM – 3 PM Sunday, October 19th, 2025 | 9 AM – 3 PM Discover over 200 varieties of native plants, succulents, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants during the 2025 October Plant Sale. To attend the Plant Sale, a timed, ticketed reservation is required per vehicle. For each reservation, a […]
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 […]
Chair Yoga with Lara
Begin your weekend with a gentle chair yoga class in our indoor classroom. This class focuses on gentle movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote flexibility, strength, balance, and stress reduction. Bring a water bottle and enjoy a relaxing session taught by Lara Ortiz. This class is suitable for all levels and is ideal for […]
Botanical Illustration Workshop
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Come boost your observation and sketching skills by creating botanical illustrations with local artist and illustrator, Emma C Schmidt. You will be led through the drawing and painting process with a focus on texture and color in our garden plants! You’re invited to pay deeper […]
Teen Cooking Workshop: Japanese Faves
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This teen-exclusive culinary workshop features popular recipes from Japanese cuisine! In this three-hour cooking class, participants will learn how to make refreshing cucumber salad (Sunomono), delicious, pan-fried veggie gyoza, and ramen complete with marinated egg (Ajitsuke Tamago) and toppings over a miso broth. This workshop […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk
Saturdays, October 11 – December 13, 2025 (excludes October 25) | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On our walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your […]
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 […]
October Beer Garden
Weekly Friday – Sunday, October 4th – 27th 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 scenic hangout is perfect for […]
Nature Journaling and Mini-Forest Bathing
Ignite your curiosity at our Forest Bathing and Nature Journaling event. Start with a guided nature journaling session, awakening your inner scientist and artist by observing and documenting the intricate details of the surrounding natural world. Learn how this practice enhances mindfulness, improves observation skills, and deepens connections to nature. Then unwind with a mini […]
Family Workshop: Haunted House Terror-iums
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join us for a hands-on family workshop where we’ll dive into the art of making beautiful, miniature plant worlds! Families will learn to build their own terrariums using plants and seasonal spooky elements. Participants will take home the terrarium creations they make during class. Themed […]
October Beer Garden
Weekly Friday – Sunday, October 4th – 27th 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 scenic hangout is perfect for […]
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: 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 […]
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