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July 2025
Dog Days
July 7 – August 31, 2025 | Early admission for members at 7 a.m. Enjoy the Garden’s 39 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 […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays, June – August | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 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 of […]
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 […]
August 2025
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, June – August | 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 Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – August 30, 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 […]
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 […]
Back 2 School Lunches
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. As the summer draws to a close and the school buses start gassing up, the bemoaning of school lunches looms. This year, however, with the help of the Culinary Team, it will be different. Spend an afternoon with us as we coach families and caregivers to […]
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 […]
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, June – August | 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. Instructor: […]
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 […]
Artist Talk in the Garden: Kat Cadena
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for a creative evening with an artist-led exploration of a 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 works they have created. After the talk, guests will […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays, June – August | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 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 of […]
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 […]
Plan Your Fall Garden
Thursday, August 7, 2025 | 6 – 7 p.m. Fall is just around the corner and summer is a wonderful time to start planning your garden. Join horticulturalist, Layni Langham in a lecture-style class with a walk covering cool-season plant varieties used here at the Garden that save water and attract pollinators. Learn how to […]
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Weekly on Fridays, June – August | 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 Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. […]
Special Short-Film Screening in the Garden: H-E-B Our Texas, Our Future
Friday, August 8, 2025 | 7 pm – 9:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Garden for an evening of nature and learning with a special screening of H-E-B Our Texas, Our Future film! This docuseries is intended for all ages and celebrates the diverse and beautiful landscapes of Texas as well as the […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – August 30, 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream
Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Just because summer vacation is winding down doesn’t mean the heat is. Come and chill with the Culinary Team on what is sure to be a scorcher and crank out some custom creamy confections. Families will make a variety of ice creams with ingredients from the […]
CANCELED Botany for Beginners
Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. In this introductory class, we’ll dig into the foundations of botany: where plants originated, how they’re classified, what separates anatomy from morphology, and how they interact with their ecosystems. Whether you’re a budding plant enthusiast or looking to deepen your botanical knowledge, this class will help […]
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 […]
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, June – August | 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. Instructor: […]
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 […]
Artist Talk in the Garden: Tabria Williford
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 6:30 – 8 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 works they have created. After the talk, participants will […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays, June – August | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 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 of […]
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, June – August | 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 Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. […]
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. […]
Mozzarella Murals
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 – 8 p.m. Que…so here’s the deal. Making cheese is not easy…but stretching it is! Come hang out at the Culinary Garden while we talk mozzarella and see it go from boil to ball as we stretch our own cheese from curds. Then, along with other garden ingredients, guests will […]
Garden Run Club
Saturdays, March 15 – August 30, 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 […]
Drop-In Guided Tour: Reflections of Nature
Weekly on Thursdays, June – August | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9 – 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 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 of […]
Enchanted Ball
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Calling all princes, princesses, and dreamers of every kind! Join us for the return of Enchanted Ball — an unforgettable royal celebration where fantasy becomes reality. This year’s ball features 15 enchanting characters, magical performances, and interactive fun that will have you singing, dancing, 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 […]
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 […]
BENeficial Bugs
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Hop into the entomology world with Bug Ben, famed Youth Programs Educator and garden entomologist. Get up close with Texas native bugs, including pollinator species, isopods, and worms. Learn what’s coexisting in your garden and how to better support these essential organisms. This class will take […]
Garden Sound Bath
Third Sunday of every month through August | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Participate in a restorative journey through sound with Pamela Martinez, musician, and educator. This group meditation utilizes the vibrational power of sound to hold space for a time to tune into our higher selves while allowing the body to rest and digest. When […]
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 […]
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, June – August | 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. Instructor: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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