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Houston Botanic Garden The mission of the Houston Botanic Garden -- a 501(c)3, not-for-profit corporation -- is to enrich li
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Houston Botanic Garden was incorporated in 2002 with a vision of creating a world-class botanic garden and major cultural institution in Houston.

In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is giving Houston area residents free admission to the Houston Botanic Garde...
10/16/2026

In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is giving Houston area residents free admission to the Houston Botanic Garden. For three days only — Friday-Sunday, Nov. 13-15 — you can bring one plastic bag or bottle per person to receive a free daytime general admission ticket to the Garden. Don’t miss this chance to save up to $12 per adult (or $8 per child/student/senior) by “cashing in” a recyclable item at our ticket window toward a memorable day — anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. — outdoors in our living museum for plants. Our Texas, Our Future!

Start practicing for Halloween now. Trunk or Treat returns this Sunday!Gamma Alpha Psi Fraternity will host its annual e...
10/15/2026

Start practicing for Halloween now. Trunk or Treat returns this Sunday!

Gamma Alpha Psi Fraternity will host its annual event where the trunks get costumes, too. Approximately 40 participating organizations, food vendors, and community partners will join in the Garden’s main parking area, adjacent to the Picnic Grove, on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3-7 p.m. The event is open to all, with no ticket required.

For those who are interested in visiting the Garden as part of their trunk or treat experience on Oct. 18, costumed participants — including Spooky Pooches (AKA dogs in costume) — will receive a $5 discount on a general admission ticket(s) purchased on-site. Costumes should be family-friendly, and nothing with weapons – real or costume – please.

Special thanks to our Spooky Pooch sponsor The Corner Vet at Bellaire.

10/15/2026

Fall is a beautiful time to explore Houston Botanic Garden, where gardens, native ecosystems, walking trails, and Sims Bayou come together. Sometimes the best way to appreciate Houston’s scenic beauty is simply to slow down and take a walk. 🍂

Back in April, we posted about the "high-stakes date" taking place between simultaneous male and female cone-forming Emp...
10/14/2026

Back in April, we posted about the "high-stakes date" taking place between simultaneous male and female cone-forming Emperor sagos (Cycas taitungensis) in the Corner of Curiosity. It was no guarantee, even given their close proximity, that pollination would occur and the female plant would produce viable seeds.

Well, the magic did, in fact, happen. We've got seeds!

As gymnosperms, these ancient plants from the Permian Period (before dinosaurs) do not produce flowers, nor do they produce fruit. Instead, male and female plants produce different reproductive structures called cones, which, in the case of females, will open after pollination to reveal large, hard seeds covered in a fleshy outer coat.

While these seeds may look like tasty fruit, they are in fact highly toxic if ingested!

We are honored to announce the Houston Botanic Garden has risen from Level II to Level III in its ArbNet Accreditation. ...
10/13/2026

We are honored to announce the Houston Botanic Garden has risen from Level II to Level III in its ArbNet Accreditation. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta based on a set of professional standards.

Houston's Garden is now just one of two arboreta in Texas to achieve this ranking, and one of only 58 in the world. As the Houston Botanic Garden continues to grow, this recognition from ArbNet guarantees our plant collection will remain public, our educational programming will remain substantial, and our science initiatives will remain focused on tree science and conservation initiatives. It's an incredible privilege to represent the ecology and horticultural practice of our region with this achievement.

Radiant Nature Returns to Houston Botanic Garden with All New Lanterns, Our Best Price All Season LongHouston's most enc...
10/12/2026

Radiant Nature Returns to Houston Botanic Garden with All New Lanterns, Our Best Price All Season Long

Houston's most enchanting winter light experience is now among its most affordable, as Radiant Nature -- presented again this year by H-E-B -- returns with new lower prices across the board for the 2026-2027 season. As always, guests will stroll through a vivid dreamscape of all-new larger-than-life flowers, curious animals, imaginative interactive elements, and fun photo opportunities curated for sharing on social media.

For every one of the 53 show nights between Nov. 20, 2026, and Feb. 21, 2027, a family of four can save up to $15 on the total cost of admission compared to last year. Non-member adult tickets are just $26.50, and, new this year, a $24.50 non-member child's ticket is available for kids age 3-15. On-site parking prices are lower this year, as well.

But wait, there's even more! To enhance the value further, each Radiant Nature ticket for the 2026-2027 season comes with a complimentary ticket for one follow-up daytime visit, good through Aug. 31, 2027.

“We know that Radiant Nature has become a holiday tradition for households from across greater Houston, and we wanted to make sure our guests feel our one-of-a-kind experience is in reach this year,” said Houston Botanic Garden President & CEO Jill Barry. “We are honored that so many people, from a wide array of backgrounds, choose to create memories at Radiant Nature each season. We love seeing the smiles shared by friends, the wonder and awe on the faces of children, couples sharing a romantic stroll, and everything in between. We’re here to make those priceless moments possible.”

Don't wait, get your Radiant Nature tickets now! https://hbg.org/series/radiant-nature/

10/11/2026

It’s a beautiful day to learn about monarchs and marigolds! We are here from 9am until 4pm.

Performance Schedule

Mexico Ballet Folklorico - 9:30am
Xantolo workshop - 10:30 am
Ermelinda Cuéllar Jazz Trio - 11:30 am
MECA Performers - 12:30 pm
Kendama (Japanese skill toy demonstration) - 1:30 pm
Monarch Migration story - 2:00 pm
Mariachi Rebelde - 3:00 pm

Our Garden Shop will be popping up in the South Gardens as part of this Sunday's Monarchs & Marigolds festival, meaning ...
10/09/2026

Our Garden Shop will be popping up in the South Gardens as part of this Sunday's Monarchs & Marigolds festival, meaning you have two opportunities on-site -- the other is in the Welcome Pavilion, upon entry -- to browse and buy a curated selection of butterfly-themed gifts and other goodies.

The Garden Pop-Up Shop will also be selling simple message ribbons that guests can personalize and leave behind as a symbol to memorialize someone special. Write down and share a favorite memory, a loving message, or a few words from the heart. Then, place the ribbon in amongst one of the potted plants on the Sims Bayou bridge and watch it dance in the breeze with countless other messages of remembrance.

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1 Botanic Lane
Houston, TX
77017

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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