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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 […]
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: Conservation Educators 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bexar Necessities Ecology
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Zachary Ritchie, Conservation Manager, will discuss the unique ecological relationships found across the native plants of Bexar County. From the various ecoregions to animal life, learn how native Texas plant species play a role in sustaining the ecosystem by preventing soil erosion, retaining water, and preventing […]
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: Conservation Educators Sponsored by San Antonio Water System.
Date Night: Fish Tacos
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 6 – 8 p.m. Date Night is BACK! Tonight’s Menu: Baja Fish Tacos, fried or baked with fresh corn tortillas and an elote salsa! Join the Culinary Team for another summer shin-dig, and beat the heat with a Cucumber Mint Margarita, Beer, or Iced Lemongrass Tea! This event will be family-style cooking […]
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 – 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 […]
Fall Children’s Vegetable Garden
Saturdays, August 23 – December 6, 2025 | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children ages 7-16 to grow their own vegetables with the help of educators and volunteers. Each family is allotted a 3.5′ by 28′ garden plot and take the vegetables they grow in the Garden […]
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 […]
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, […]
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Learn how to create a native Texas drought-tolerant garden that not only boosts biodiversity but also supports local ecosystems and pollinators. We will discuss sustainable, water-wise practices that you can implement in your yard and conclude with a tour of the WaterSaver Community, inspiring you 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 […]
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: Conservation Educators 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 […]
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 […]
Family Workshop: I Spy Terrarium
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Blast to the past with this nostalgic family workshop inspired by the I Spy books! Join Garden educators in making your own terrarium adorned with found objects that can be hidden in your own terrarium ecosystem. Participants will learn about how to grow plants in […]
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 […]
September 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Healthy Trees and Certified Arborist Prep Course
Fridays, September 5, 12, 19 and October 3, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This 32-hour course has four sessions. It is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is also ideal for nonprofessionals who want to stay safe while caring for trees. The course covers tree biology, installation, […]
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