FORT WORTH, TX (Nov. 9, 2026) – The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is rolling out the welcome mat this November with four free admission days packed into one week, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the Garden’s 120 acres of fall landscapes. The week also includes a special ticketed evening concert, the November edition of Blooms & Beats.
Free Veterans Day Admission – November 11
The week kicks off with complimentary general admission for every visitor on Wednesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day. Thanks to the generous support of Amazon, guests can bring a veteran in their family, come in memory of someone who served, or simply take a quiet fall walk through the Japanese Garden and Rose Garden. No tickets or reservations are required; guests may arrive any time during regular hours, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.).
H-E-B Texas Recycles Day: Free Weekend – November 13-15
The free admission continues with H-E-B Texas Recycles Day, running Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. Throughout the weekend, each guest who brings one single-use plastic bag or plastic bottle will receive free admission for that day, thanks to H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future initiative. It’s an easy reason to spend a fall afternoon outside, combining environmental stewardship with a chance to watch fall color settle across the Garden.
Please note that on Saturday, November 14, the Garden will open to the public at noon following a private event.
Blooms & Beats Concert – November 13
Also on Friday, November 13, the Garden hosts its November Blooms & Beats concert, a ticketed evening event from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Fuller Garden. Guests can enjoy fall in the Garden with live music, yard games and adult beverages under the stars. This special event requires separate admission and features:
- Live performance by local music artist Christopher Wright
- Food and drink from Flora House Café (not included in ticket price)
- Lawn chairs and blankets welcome; no outside alcohol
- Parking in the main Garden parking lot
Tickets: General public – adults $18, children (3–15) $8, children 0–2 free. FWBG members – adults $15, children (0–18) free.
Plan Your Visit
With free admission on November 11 and throughout the November 13-15 weekend, plus a ticketed evening concert on November 13, visitors have exceptional access to Fort Worth’s most treasured green space. Regular Garden hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. for the public (last entry 4 p.m.) and 7 a.m.–5 p.m. for members. The Garden is located at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit fwbg.org.