The Houston Botanic Garden is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free on-site parking for daytime visits.
EVENTS

Drop Everything And Read

Summer Saturdays at Houston's Garden

WHEN
June 13, 2026 5:00 pm -
June 13, 2026 8:00 pm
CATEGORY

The silent reading trend comes to the Garden this summer. Join the Houston Public Library and The Book Cycle, both of which are committed to making reading sustainable by ensuring books remain in circulation and are accessible to as many readers as possible, for a relaxing evening with a favorite book in one of the Garden’s peaceful, shaded spaces.

Take part in a family story time with the library from 5:30-6 p.m., and potentially discover something new-to-you from The Book Cycle’s mini-market (where all of the books are free for the taking).

Readers are welcome to bring a blanket or camp / lawn chair and find a space on a mowed lawn to make themselves comfortable. The Book Cycle will also be accepting donations of books you would like to pass along to others to enjoy.

Non-member Ticket Price: $12/adult, $8/child/student/senior/military
Member Ticket Price: $0 (included in general admission benefit of membership level)

Houston Botanic Garden offers free parking for Summer Saturdays programs.

Upcoming Events

In Partnership with H-E-B
November 13, 2026 9:00 am
In Partnership with H-E-B
November 14, 2026 9:00 am
In Partnership with H-E-B
November 15, 2026 9:00 am
With Park Place Regional Library
November 20, 2026 10:30 am
Gardening 101
November 21, 2026 10:00 am
Meet the Author
November 22, 2026 2:00 pm

Our Mission

Enriching life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment.

Hours

DAYTIME GENERAL ADMISSION
9:00 am — 5:00 pm Daily
*last entry 30 minutes prior to closing

Garden Entrance

One Botanic Lane
Houston, TX 77017

Mailing Address

8205 N. Bayou Drive
Houston, TX 77017

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