Calendar
Select a date to display upcoming classes and special events.
November 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chef’s Drop-In Cooking Demo
Stop by the CHEF Teaching Kitchen to meet Mark Weaver, our new Director of Culinary Programs. Enjoy tasty bites cooked up by Chef Mark and Chef Erik Perales, Culinary Programs Coordinator. Bites are inspired by whatever the garden provides that day! Fee: Free with admission or membership. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 11:30 am – […]
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. […]
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 […]
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays October – December 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Saturdays, March – May 2026 | 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 […]
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 […]
Botany of Thanksgiving
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join Michael Eason for an appetizing and illuminating lecture about the Botany of Thanksgiving. Learn about the botany, history, and cultivation of four very important plants from the New World that grace our tables each Thanksgiving. During the lecture, the Garden Culinary Team will provide […]
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, […]
SOLD OUT | Junior Cooking Camp: Fall Flavors
Monday – Wednesday, November 24-26, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Unleash your child’s inner chef and outdoor enthusiast at our Junior Cooking Camp at the Garden! This hands-on culinary experience is designed for food lovers between the ages of 8-12. Participants will make fall seasonal dishes inspired by what’s growing in our Garden […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
December 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 […]
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. […]
Sensory-Friendly Night at Illuminate
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Celebrate the holiday season with family at the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s glowing winter light trail, Illuminate. This unique evening experience showcases mesmerizing, handcrafted lanterns throughout our beautiful Garden. For this night only, ticket holders who pick timed entry between 5:30pm – 7pm have the choice to enjoy the trail without […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Family Workshop: Garden Gifts Mosaic Birdbaths
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 12 pm – 2 pm Are you struggling to find the best present for that special outdoorsy someone in your life? Look no further! Bring yourself and a friend to this hands-on mosaic workshop to create the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or even yourself! In this beginner-friendly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chef’s Drop-In Cooking Demo
Stop by the CHEF Teaching Kitchen to meet Mark Weaver, our new Director of Culinary Programs. Enjoy tasty bites cooked up by Chef Mark and Chef Erik Perales, Culinary Programs Coordinator. Bites are inspired by whatever the garden provides that day! Fee: Free with admission or membership. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 11:30 am – […]
Winter Wreath Making
Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. In this wreath-making workshop, guests will learn the techniques to create a holiday wreath from start to finish. Each guest will be provided with a wreath and a selection of evergreens to choose from. Tips and techniques to care for the arrangements to keep them […]
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 at Illuminate
Friday, December 12, 2025 Celebrate the holiday season with family at the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s glowing winter light trail, Illuminate. This unique evening experience showcases mesmerizing, handcrafted lanterns throughout our beautiful Garden. This night only, enjoy interactive holiday-themed stations led by education staff on Greehey Lawn at the end of the light trail. Some of […]
Teacher Workshop: Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Get your own K-8 Explore Your Environment curriculum guide and learn how to bring the environment to life in your classroom! Gain the skills and confidence you need to inspire your students HOW to think, not WHAT to think about complex environmental issues, such as […]
Meditation in the Garden
Second and Fourth Saturdays October – December 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Saturdays, March – May 2026 | 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 […]
Family Workshop Garden Gifts: Candle Making & Decorating
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 10 am – 12pm In this family-friendly workshop series, participants can create homemade botanical gifts for themselves or their loved ones! Shine a light on the holiday season with a morning of homemade candle making. Using wax, pressed flowers and optional essential oils, participants will design and create a set of […]
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, […]
Visiting Chef: John Tamez from St. Philips College
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The San Antonio Botanical Garden welcomes San Antonio Native, Culinary Educator and UNESCO Chef Ambassador (2023-2025) John Tamez of St. Philips College to the Outdoor Teaching Kitchen. Having taught a generation of culinary talent in San Antonio at the High School and College levels, and […]
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 […]
Forest Bathing in the Garden
Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace at our Forest Bathing event, inspired by the Japanese practice of slowing down our nervous senses and absorbing the healing power of nature. Experience a guided meditation aligning your senses with the outdoors, engage in nature connection invitations, and forage fresh leaves or flowers from culinary garden to brew a […]
Using Cover Crops in the Garden
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Explore the ecological benefits of cover crops that harness nitrogen from the atmosphere, improve soil structure, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Gain insights into harnessing the power of cover crops for sustainably growing food and plants. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge […]
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 […]
Chef’s Drop-In Cooking Demo
Stop by the CHEF Teaching Kitchen to meet Mark Weaver, our new Director of Culinary Programs. Enjoy tasty bites cooked up by Chef Mark and Chef Erik Perales, Culinary Programs Coordinator. Bites are inspired by whatever the garden provides that day! Fee: Free with admission or membership. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 11:30 am – […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
No event found!