Fort Worth Botanic Garden
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden — Texas’ oldest major botanic garden and a crown jewel of Cowtown — just made it a whole lot easier to stop and smell the roses. Or the water lilies. Or the Japanese maples.
As the summer sun stretches long over the prairie, the Garden has launched its "Sunshine & Savings" campaign, a season-long invitation for families, wanderers, and nature-loving day-trippers to experience one of Fort Worth’s most beloved green spaces without breaking the bank.
Starting July 3, Thursdays come with a generous price cut: just $5 for adults, $3 for kids aged 6 to 15, and free for the youngest nature lovers under 5. The offer continues every Thursday through August 28, with two Saturday specials — July 26 and August 30 — tossed in for good measure.
“We're thrilled to make FWBG more accessible to our community during the summer season,” said Stephanie Sellers, the Garden’s Senior Director of Guest Experience. “These Thursday discounts, combined with our extended summer hours and member benefits, create the perfect opportunity for families to discover the natural beauty and tranquility that makes our Garden special.”
Those hours? A generous 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with the last ticket sales at 5 p.m., and no charge for parking, ever.
But the deals don’t stop at the gates. The Garden is offering a seasonal bonus for members: anyone who joins or renews by September 1 will get an extra three months tacked on, free of charge. Early birds with a membership also get a head start — gates open at 7 a.m. just for them, meaning a peaceful hour before the Texas sun really starts to show off.
Membership also includes access to more than 380 partner gardens across the country, from Lady Bird Johnson’s neck of the woods to distant plots along the coast.
In a move that’s more cross-pollination than coincidence, the Garden has partnered with another Fort Worth favorite: the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Members of each institution can now flash their cards for $4 off admission at the other, through August 31. It’s a cultural two-step that adds value — and a little shade — to any summer itinerary.
One word of caution: Due to construction along University Drive, visitors will need to adjust their route. Skip the main entrance and head instead for Trail Drive, which is accessible from University Drive and Montgomery Street. Once inside, the Garden’s 120 acres of curated beauty await.
For families chasing butterflies, teachers off for the summer, or anyone looking to trade screen time for green time, the FWBG is offering more than just a walk in the park. This summer, it’s offering a reason to return.
