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Admission from $14. Open Daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden spans 120 acres with specific gardens where visitors walk through landscapes: the Rose Garden built with sandstone and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Native Texas Boardwalk with educational stations including a hollow log and balance beams, the Fuller Garden with lighted displays, and the Water Conservation Garden with native plants. The garden hosts children's programs like Little B.I.T.s (Botanists in Training) Nature Club for ages 18 months to 5 years and adult education classes in creative projects such as natural dyes from plants. The site includes the Conservatory and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas with libraries and herbarium open by appointment. SNAP and WIC recipients receive free admission for adults and children under 15 through the Museums4All program; FWISD students under 18 with school ID get free admission from 3 to 6 pm on school days; and teachers with school-issued ID from public or private schools receive free general admission. Details appear at fwbg.org.
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Hours: Daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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5 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Sep 12 – Nov 30Season
An outdoor exhibit runs through late November, inviting families to explore an enchanted garden setting within the Fort Worth Botanic Garden's grounds.
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“Sept 12 – Nov 30 Outdoor Exhibit: Enchanted Garden”
Oct 10 – 11Season
Families bring their dogs to enjoy two full days in the Garden during regular hours. Dogs receive hydration stations, and admission is regular plus five dollars per dog.
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“Dog Days: October This weekend is bound to be a doggone good time! Enjoy two full days of hanging out with your pup in the beauty of the Garden.”
Oct 18Season
Up to fifty local artisan vendors sell handcrafted wares while families enjoy a kid craft zone, live DJs, acoustic artists, dancers, and a Latin American Flag Parade.
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“Wandering Roots: October Mariposa Market Shop the wares of up to 50 local artisan vendors and enjoy family-friendly activities, kid craft zone, live DJs and acoustic artists, dancers & more!”
Oct 18Event
A full day of Hispanic music, dance, and tradition features mariachi and folklórico performances, a quinceañera runway show, children's operas, and the Mariposa Market with local artisan vendors.
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“Oct 18, 2026 - Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM”
Nov 7 – 8Event
Families celebrate Japanese culture with authentic taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, live music, unique art and gift vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly crafts and cultural activities.
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“Fall Japanese Festival:November 7 – 8, 2026 Celebrate the beauty and traditions of Japan right here at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden!”
Complimentary admission for adults and children under 15 through Museums4All program for SNAP/WIC recipients
“through the Museums4All program, complimentary admission (adults and children under 15 free, same household, general admission only.”
All teachers receive free general admission with school-issued ID from public or private school
“Teachers: All teachers can receive free general admission (other family members or guests excluded) with a school-issued ID from a public or private school.”
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