San Antonio Botanical Garden

11/01/2024

Join us for Storytime in the Garden with author Susan Stockdale! .stockdale 📚🌍🌷

Little ones and their families are invited to cozy up with blankets as we dive into Fantastic Flowers, a book that brings blooms to life in the most magical way! From birds to ballerinas, Susan’s rhyming stories and bright illustrations will spark young imaginations. ✨🌱

🗓 Thursday, November 7 | 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Recommended for Early Childhood, ages 5 and under.
https://bit.ly/3NUbG5C

10/31/2024

It’s frickin’ bats! 🦇

is an international celebration reminding us why bats are fang-tastic for our ecosystem and the importance of bat conservation. Did you know that bat pollination (aka chiropterophily) helps plants flourish? From spreading seeds to munching on pesky insects, these nocturnal wonders are true superheroes of the night! To learn more visit https://batweek.org/.

Happy Halloween from the Garden! 🎃🌿✨

10/24/2024

Spooky season is here in full force! Only 8 days left to experience Happy Frights & Haunting Nights—grab your tickets now before it’s too late at https://www.halloweensanantonio.com/! 🎃👻

Swipe to see all the happily haunted faces lighting up the Garden! 😊

10/23/2024

Flutter by for a magical time! 🦋

Illuminate is lighting up the garden starting November 29 through January 12! Don't miss the glow of over-the-top lantern displays, enchanting pathways, and more. Grab your tickets now at www.sabot.org/illuminate. 🔗✨

10/22/2024

As the year winds down, we’re here to help you recharge and refresh! 🌿🧘🏻‍♀️ Our wellness classes are now FREE with Garden admission or membership for the rest of the year!

Whether you're looking to unwind with yoga, find your center with meditation, or get moving with tai chi, the Garden is the perfect place to embrace the season of renewal and self-care. See the classes here: https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=90ccbad152e3a4d2babde1190&id=c72d0b6fd1

10/13/2024

Get ready for fang-tastic time at the Garden! 🎃👻 ✨

Join us on Saturday, October 19 from 10am – 2pm for a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Wear your best costumes, enjoy trick-or-treating, and check out our botanical-themed activity tables led by Garden educators! Grab delicious refreshments from Doa Perros Coffee ☕️

Celebrate Halloween and the fall season at the Garden with a variety of activities for the whole family! Dress up in costume, trick-or-treat, and stop by botanical-themed activity tables led by Garden educators! Refreshments available for purchase from Dos Perros Coffee.

10/10/2024

Stunning moments await around every corner. ✨

Illuminate begins November 29th through January 12th. Tickets on sale now. 🌸✨🪩 https://www.sabot.org/illuminate/

10/07/2024

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at the Garden this October! From a spooky journey through Transylvania to a magical BOOtanica for the little ghouls, there’s something for everyone. 👻🎃🎥

👻 Culinary Passport: Transylvania
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. https://www.sabot.org/events/culinary-passport-transylvania/?occurrence=2024-10-26

🎃 BOOtanica
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. https://www.sabot.org/events/bootanica-2/?occurrence=2024-10-19

🎥 Foodie Cinema: The Witch (2015)
Friday, October 18, 2024 | 7 – 9:30 p.m. https://www.sabot.org/events/foodie-cinema-the-witch-2015/?occurrence=2024-10-18

Join us… if you dare! 😱

10/06/2024

Join us Friday, October 11, from 6–9:30 p.m. for Happy Frights & Haun-TEEN Nights! 👻🎨🎃

Get creative with botanical printmaking, plant your own spooky succulent, and design your dream cookie. Plus, after the activities, explore the Garden’s Haunting Nights attraction FREE until 9:30 p.m.

Costumes welcome! (Be sure to follow the guidelines linked in our bio.) Ages 13-17. Don’t forget to bring your school ID and signed permission slip. Registration required—secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/4gK50Vb

10/05/2024

Get into the spooky spirit this October with our Boo-zy cocktail classes at the Garden! 🎃🍸 ✨

Raising the Bar: Ginger Simple & Moscow Mule
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 7–8 p.m. https://bit.ly/4ePyE9z

Garden Speakeasy: Hanky-Panky & Dirty River Jazz Band
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 6:30–8 p.m. https://bit.ly/4eONahN

‘Spirits’ of the Flower Crown: Flower Crown Creation & Cocktail Experience
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 6–8 p.m. https://bit.ly/3ZP0Q8g

Sip, create, and celebrate the season in style! 🍂🍹

Dirty River Jazz Band is back for another fabulous food and drink filled evening in the Culinary Garden. Join the Garden’s Culinary Team for a raucous time as we learn how to make a salacious little beverage called the Hanky-Panky. With cocktail in hand, enjoy one of San Antonio’s premiere jazz ...

10/01/2024

Don't leaf empty-handed — grow your plant collection at our sale! 🪴

📆 Plant Sale
October 19 & 20, 2024
Register now: https://bit.ly/3BpbBUT

09/27/2024

Enjoy all things marigolds at the Garden's family-friendly event, Celebrate Marigolds! 🌼✨
Explore the vibrant marigold display, create beautiful marigold monoprints, sip on DIY marigold tea, enjoy live performances, and so much more.

Bring the whole family for a blooming good time on Saturday, October 5th, from 10 AM – 2 PM! Free for members. 🔗🌼🎨🍵 https://www.sabot.org/events/celebrate-marigolds/

09/18/2024

Giving starts NOW, y'all! 🌺

is your chance to help us become a Garden for All. Your support fuels initiatives like the Nature Navigator, Community memberships, and more.

Ready to dig in and make a difference? Donate today 🔗 https://www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/san-antonio-botanical-garden

09/13/2024

Ellie Selig Distinguished Garden Design Lecture Series 👨🏼‍🏫
Join us on October 3rd for an unforgettable evening with garden designer and author Christopher Woods!

The evening kicks off with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by a lecture at 6:30 where he’ll share stories of his global journey to find the world’s most stunning gardens. Stick around for a Q&A, book signing, and even dancing with the speaker.

📍 Free entry, reservations and walk-ins welcome at the Betty Kelso Center. https://www.sabot.org/events/ellieseligchristopherwoods/

09/12/2024

🌿✨ Join us for these exciting events, free for members or included with admission!

•Starlight Movie Night – Friday, Sept 13 https://bit.ly/3XpFiMB
•Garden Run Club – Friday, Sept 13 & 20 https://bit.ly/3XpFkEd
•Yoga in the Garden – Saturday, Sept 21 https://bit.ly/4ehpZwm

Come for the fun, stay for the beauty! 🌸

09/10/2024

🌵 Join us for Cactus Weekend at the Garden! 🌵
Saturday, September 28 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 29 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. https://www.sabot.org/events/cactus-weekend-at-the-san-antonio-botanical-garden/?occurrence=2024-09-28&time=1727517600

Discover the stunning world of cacti and xerophytes in partnership with the San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society. 🌞 From captivating cultivation demos to global explorations of dryland plants with experts, there’s something for every cactus enthusiast. 🌍🌱

📆 Schedule:
Friday, September 27, 2024:
-6:30 p.m. – Reception
-7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Lecture with Joey Santore, exploring cacti and dryland plants from around the world 🌍 https://www.sabot.org/events/cactus-weekend-opening-lecture-cacti-succulents-from-around-the-world/?occurrence=2024-09-27

Saturday, September 28, 2024:
-9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Texas Cacti in their Natural Habitat with Gertrud Konings and Ad Konings on their journey to document 136 cacti in the Texas desert 🌵 https://www.sabot.org/events/texas-cacti-in-their-natural-habitat/?occurrence=2024-09-28
-11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Culinary Class featuring nopal salad, cactus pad pie, aloe vera lime sorbet, and prickly pear margaritas 🍽️🍹 (Fee: $50, $45 members). Ages 15+ welcome (non-alcoholic options available). https://www.sabot.org/events/cactus-weekend-prickly-pear-snacks-sans-pokes/?occurrence=2024-09-28

Don’t miss out on this prickly, perfect weekend! 🌵🌺

09/09/2024

Illuminate is coming! ✨

Experience the magic at our all-new winter exhibition, Illuminate, from November 29, 2024 to January 12, 2025. Step into an enchanting world of glowing lanterns and captivating displays, perfect for creating unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Want to be the first to see the lights? Early Bird Sale is on now through September 13th — secure your tickets before prices go up. https://bit.ly/3XAdYg3

09/01/2024

✨ Starlight Movie is back! Join us Friday, September 13, for Peter Rabbit under the stars. 🐰🎥🌙

Explore the bunny sculptures in our Huntopia exhibition before the movie. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets! Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available. Included with Garden admission and membership. 🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/3XpWraa

08/21/2024

SAVE THE DATE: The Big Give 2024 is September 18 & 19! 💚🌿

Since 2014, has connected South Central Texas nonprofits with generous donors through a 24-hour online giving day. This year, we're excited to continue this tradition of community support and engagement.

At the Garden, our mission revolves around advocating for and teaching environmental conservation. Every member of our team—passionate educators, meticulous gardeners, dedicated fundraisers, and hardworking staff—is deeply committed to upholding our core values. Together, we strive to make a lasting impact on our community and beyond.

Join us on September 18 & 19 to support our efforts in creating a greener, more sustainable future. Your generosity fuels our work and helps us continue our mission. 🌱💫 https://www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/san-antonio-botanical-garden

08/06/2024

News for Schools! 📚🌿
All our school programs are TEKS-based and offer program funding and bus reimbursement.

•Pollinator Ecosystem Program (4th & 5th graders in any Title 1 school) – FREE + bus reimbursement (newly expanded)
•Story of Water in San Antonio (2nd – 12th grade) – Funding and bus reimbursements available upon request
• Early Childhood Garden-to-Table Experience (Pre-K – 1st grade) – Funding and bus reimbursements available upon request
•Youth Cooking Workshop (2nd – 12th grades) – Funding and bus reimbursements available upon request

Visit our website for more info and scheduling. Don't miss out on these enriching experiences for your students. 🚌🍃 https://bit.ly/3LVeMFC

08/04/2024

Discover the intricate and stunning art of bonsai at our upcoming exhibition, brought to you by the Garden in partnership with San Antonio Bonsai Society. Explore a variety of bonsai species, enjoy live demonstrations, and get all your questions answered by experts. Plus, you can take home your very own bonsai tree! 🌳✨

Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sign up for our Beginner Bonsai Workshop! https://bit.ly/3WTssHK

07/31/2024

San Antonio! 📣👻
2 brand new Halloween experiences are coming to the Garden!

Happy Frights is a family-friendly trick-or-treating adventure through 11 immersive worlds. Haunting Nights is more thrilling and comes to life after the sun goes down and the haunts emerge.

Climb a giant hay pyramid, find your way through a neon maze, celebrate Dia de los Mu***os and so much more! 🍬💀🎃🤡

Swipe to the end to see our official map of the experience! Tickets and info at https://bit.ly/4dgyNlM.

07/25/2024

Help our gardeners beat the heat by providing essential items from our wishlist!
Your support can make a difference in ensuring our gardeners have the necessary tools to help our garden grow. 🌺✨

Donors contributing to the Garden Wishlist will receive logo recognition in a special section of Vibrante.

Click the link to donate today! https://bit.ly/4feUCUt
For more information, contact [email protected] | (210)536-1339

07/22/2024

🎉 Surprise! Free Garden Admission on Saturday, July 27th! 🎉

Visit the garden all day for free! You heard that right. 👀 Just check in at the kiosk and enjoy the beauty at no cost.

AND we are still having Dog Daze so bring your pups from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.! 🐾

07/08/2024

Chill out at No Name Creek! Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., seven days a week. Your cool summer retreat awaits! 💦☀️😎👙