FEATURED EVENTS

Join us for one of our popular annual events

Fortlandia

Explore a collection of custom-designed forts in the Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum from October through January. Your secret hideout awaits!

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Luminations

Enjoy the natural wonder of winter in our gardens and natural areas every December and January. Featuring thousands of luminarias, seasonal food and drink, and the light-splashed forts of Fortlandia.

Get lit in our Texas Arboretum »

Spring Native Plant Sale

Our spring plant sales, held from March through May, feature a variety of beautiful, resilient Texas native plants. Select your favorites and get gardening with help from our experts.

Spring sale dates to be announced

California poppies ready for the plant sale

Tuesday Twilights

Spring and fall happy hours featuring live music, food trucks, artists and — of course! — wildflowers. Entry is included with admission, which is always free for members.

Spring dates to be announced

Nature Nights

Nature Nights, every Thursday in June, are free, family-friendly evenings filled with exciting explorations of native plants, animals and the ecology of Central Texas.

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Lady Bird Day

Every fourth Saturday in July, we honor our namesake and founder by celebrating all she did for our nation’s environment and offering free admission to all.

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A black and white photo of Lady Bird Johnson sitting on large boulders near prickly pear cacti. #BeLikeLadyBird is in a yellow graphic on the lower right corner.

Fall Native Plant Sale

Our fall plant sales, held from late September to early November, feature a variety of beautiful and sustainable Texas native species. Autumn is the best time to plant!

Fall sale dates to be announced