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September 2025
Big Give 2025
Grow Tomorrow’s Trees. Take Root With Us Today. This Big Give, your support helps the San Antonio Botanical Garden conserve one of Texas’s most iconic natural treasures: the Oak. Why Oaks? Oaks are the backbone of Texas ecosystems, supporting wildlife, preserving biodiversity, and creating healthier air, cooler temperatures, and stronger landscapes. But many iconic species […]
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 […]
Rooted in Resilience: Intro to Growing Cacti and Succulents
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Cactus Week at the Garden by learning about the world of cacti and succulents! This class covers the essentials of selecting, growing, and caring for these unique, low-maintenance plants. You’ll explore different varieties, learn about soil and light needs, and how to keep your plants […]
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. […]
Propagating Cacti and Succulents
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Join us during Cactus Week at the Garden for a hands-on class all about propagating cacti and succulents! Learn simple, effective techniques like leaf and stem cuttings to grow new plants from the ones you already have. You’ll also learn how to grow your own cactus […]
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 […]
Teacher Workshop: Youth Garden Educator Training
Saturday, September 20 | 7:50 am – 1:30 pm. Join us this September for the Fall Youth Gardens Educator Training Class! This training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of Youth Gardening in the classroom and community. One representative per school can attend the training and receive materials! Contact Jenna Lopez, AgriLife […]
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 […]
Cactus and Xerophyte Show and Sale
Featuring Cactus Collections from the San Antonio Cactus and Xerophyte Society Saturday, September 20 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, September 21 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Experience the beauty and diversity of cactus and other xerophytes at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. This exhibition, presented in collaboration with the San Antonio Cactus […]
Cactus Basics
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Celebrate Cactus Week in the Garden by learning all about cactus basics. From identifying different species, to growing them at home, expand your knowledge of these prickly wonders in this one-hour lecture. Before or after the class, enjoy the Cactus and Xerophyte exhibit and sale. Fee: […]
Cactus and Canines: Using Ecological Scent Detection Dogs to Aid Cactus Conservation
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lecture by Steve Blackwell, Desert Botanical Garden Steve Blackwell is the Conservation Collections Manager at the Desert Botanical Garden, where he has dedicated over 16 years to conserving rare plants of the Southwest. He oversees the Garden’s living collection of rare and endangered species, as […]
Cocktail Scavenger Hunt: Mezcal and Tequila
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m. Cactus Weekend is live at the gardens, and the Culinary Team is deep diving into our personal favorite succulent, agave! More specifically, our favorite product made from agave, Tequila! Come vibe and imbibe in the Culinary Garden and beyond as we talk agave, how we get […]
Canceled Family Workshop: Prickly Pear Dyed Paper
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 3 pm – 6 pm Learn how to make and dye handmade paper in this hands-on introductory class! Participants will get to make 5” x 7” paper from recycled materials by using a mould and deckle, which they can take home after the class. During the paper-making process, participants will […]
Cactus Week
Monday – Sunday, September 15 – 21 Monday, September 15 – Saturday, September 20| 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, September 21 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Discover the beauty of the desert without leaving the city! Explore our stunning collection of cacti and other xerophytes from Texas and around the world. Enjoy special […]
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 […]
Stitch in Time
September 21, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m. In this hands-on, beginner class, we explore the art of hand sewing and embroidery. Participants will learn and practice a variety of stitches on an embroidery hoop by following a simple pattern or a drawn design. Fee: $35 ($30 member) Registration closes when class is filled. Instructor: […]
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 – September | 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 […]
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. […]
Yard Redesign: Lawnscape to Landscape
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Redesign your yard using native and adapted plant species that not only boost biodiversity but also save on your water bill! Welcome color and pollinator species back into your yard and learn how to redesign a home landscape. Make your home ready for the heat of […]
Artist Talk in the Garden: Jennifer Khoshbin with Naomi Shihab Nye
Wednesday. September 24, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. – 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 other works they have created. After the talk, participants will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Day Date: Dumplings
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 12 – 2 p.m. The best things in life are worth working for. Love and dumplings really aren’t much different when you think about it. But don’t think too hard, we’ve got cooking to do! Grab a drink while we discuss all things “Dumpling” and after, we’ll be slinging a variety […]
Family Workshop: Beautiful Bug Hotels
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 1 pm – 2:30 pm Are creepy crawlies leaving your home a 1-star review? Join Garden educators in this hands-on workshop to create a bug hotel for your backyard critters and enjoy a small presentation on what types of beneficial bugs might enjoy the dwelling you built for them! Complete […]
Family Workshop: Japanese-Inspired Block Printing
Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Delve into the history of printmaking in this introductory linocut class! Participants will start with a short, educator-led tour of the authentic Japanese garden Kumamoto En. After, participants will learn how to safely carve relief prints inspired by the history of Japanese prints and the […]
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 […]
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. […]
Artist Talk in the Garden: Kathy Sosa
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. – 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 other works they have created. After the talk, participants will […]
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 […]
Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Friday, September 5, 2025 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2025 | 9 – 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 7 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Explore the many sustainable practices in the Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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