FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will honor Hispanic Heritage Month with ¡Celebramos! presented by Charles Schwab Bank, a celebration of Latino culture, art, food, music and community spread across two weekends — Sept. 19–20 and Oct. 18, 2026. The festival brings together a flag parade, family and wellness days, mariachi and folklórico performances, a children’s opera, a quinceañera runway show, and vendor market offering something for everyone.
¡Celebramos! kicks off Sept. 19 with a full day of festivities, including free admission to the Garden, a vendor market in Carter’s Grove, a flag parade (pre-registration to be a flag bearer in the parade available online), a DJ-hosted dance party, and food trucks provided by Westland Hospitality.
That evening, the Garden hosts Garden Fiesta, a separately ticketed, 21-and-up celebration in the Horseshoe Garden from 8 p.m. to midnight. The evening features DJ Alexander Bangs and live music from Mixtape Vibez, along with featured tequilas, mezcals, signature cocktails, beer and wine, and bites from Flora House. Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price, but can be purchased separately (card only). Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for Fort Worth Botanic Garden members; children and pets are not permitted.
The celebration continues Sept. 20 with a Family Fun and Wellness Day, offering bounce houses, lotería, chalk art, ice cream trucks and community resources on health, nutrition and financial wellness.
¡Celebramos! culminates Oct. 18 with a full day of programming: mariachi & folklórico performances spotlighting local musicians, two Fort Worth Opera performances for children, a quinceañera runway show, and a blessing of the animals ceremony to close out the celebration.
EVENT SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Saturday, Sept. 19
- Free Admission Day — 8 AM – 5 PM — Free admission to the Garden all day (Garden-wide)
- Mariposa Market — 9 AM – 3 PM — Vendor market set up in Carter’s Grove (Carter’s Grove)
- Flag Parade — 10 AM – 1 PM — pre-register to be a flag bearer online; check-in at 10 AM, parade begins at 11 AM, food trucks & DJ dance party at noon (Horseshoe)
- Garden Fiesta — 8 PM – 12 AM — A separately ticketed, 21+ evening kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring DJ Alexander Bangs and live music from Mixtape Vibez, plus featured tequilas, mezcals, signature cocktails, beer and wine, and bites from Flora House. Food and beverages must be purchased separately (card only), $25 general admission / $20 for members. No children or pets. (Horseshoe)
Sunday, Sept. 20
- Family Fun & Wellness Day — 10 AM – 4 PM — Bounce houses, lotería, chalk art, games, activities and ice cream trucks (Fuller Garden) Resources on health improvement, nutrition and financial wellness (Leonard Courtyard)
- Mariposa Market — 9 AM – 3 PM — Vendor market set up in Carter’s Grove (Carter’s Grove)
Sunday, Oct. 18
- Mariachi & Folklórico Performances — 10 AM – 4 PM — Local mariachi and folklórico artists and groups invited to perform (Leonard Courtyard)
- Opera Performances — 11 AM & 1 PM — Fort Worth Opera performs a short opera for children (Vistas)
- Quinceañera Runway Show — 2 PM — Fashion show and vendors at the Fuller Garden Pavilion (Fuller Garden)
- Blessing of the Animals — 5 PM – 6 PM — Community blessing of the animals ceremony (Carter’s Grove)
- Mariposa Market — 10 AM – 4 PM — Vendor market set up in Carter’s Grove (Carter’s Grove)
Most ¡Celebramos! programming is included with regular Garden admission unless otherwise noted. Full event details, registration links and updates are available at fwbg.org/celebramos.
