Discovery Day: Texas

Come out to Discovery Day: Texas and explore everything that makes the Lone Star State special. This family-friendly festival features live performances, hands-on activities, and plenty of opportunities to explore Texas native plants and landscapes.

Saturday, March 15
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Schedule

Live Performances (Family Garden)

10:00 a.m. – Bill Oliver and The Otter Space Band
11:00 a.m. – The Great Promise Dancers
12:00 p.m. – Bill Oliver and The Otter Space Band
1:00 p.m. – Line dance lessons with Double or Nothing Two Step

Activities Throughout the Gardens

10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. – Rare Plants Walk & Talk with Conservation Collections Manager Jonathan Flickinger (Courtyard Spring)
10:45 a.m. – UT Longhorn Band Performance (Courtyard)
11:45 a.m. – UT Longhorn Band Performance (Family Garden)
1:30 p.m. – Walk & Talk with Lead Horticulturist Amy Medley (Courtyard Spring)

Hands-On Activities (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Bluebonnet crafts – Celebrate Texas’ state flower by creating a bluebonnet-themed craft in the Family Garden Pavilion.
Live Texas snakes – See native snakes up close in the Auditorium.
Bluebonnet photo spot – Capture a classic Texas springtime moment in a field of bluebonnets.
Face painting – Available for purchase in the Family Garden.
Visit educational booths in the Great Hall to learn more about Texas ecosystems, conservation, and native plants.

Food & Refreshments

Lunch options – Enjoy a meal at Wildflower Café or grab traditional Texas fare from Spinners and TacoMan512 near the Theme Gardens.
Cold treats – Locally made paletas from Cold Ones will be available for purchase in the Family Garden.

All Discovery Day activities are free with garden admission. Entry is always free for members!