Events & Exhibitions
Life in Full Bloom
From classes and special events to art installations and new plants, life is always in full bloom at the Garden. Take a look at what’s coming up!
Upcoming Events
October 2025
October Beer GardenRepeating Event
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 FestRepeating Event
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 […]
Member Exclusive Dog DaysRepeating Event
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 […]
Member Exclusive Coffee and ChatRepeating Event
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 Plant SaleRepeating Event
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 […]
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 […]
November 2025
Celebrate Community!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9 am – 1 pm Join us at the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a celebration of our local community. Bring family and friends to learn all about organizations that make a big impact on our city and enjoy collaborative, hands-on activities and live music. Celebrate Community is one of […]
Ellie Selig Distinguished Garden Design Lecture: A Tree, a Wall, and a Chair + a Little Water
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wine reception at 6:00 pm, lecture from 6:30 – 7:30 pm Renowned landscape architect Steve Martino brings the desert to life. He pioneered a bold aesthetic that celebrates native plants and sustainable design. In his talk, A Tree, a Wall, and a Chair + a […]
December 2025
2025 Member Exclusive Santa Photos
Saturday, December 6 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Capture the magic of the holiday season with our Member Exclusive photos with Santa Claus. Our photographer will take your photo, and you’ll receive digital copies in 5-7 business days. Reindeer Games: While you wait, enjoy fun activities, including reindeer games, crafts, letter writing, and holiday […]
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