The Houston Botanic Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veteran's Day (Nov. 11). Veterans and their families receive the Garden's $4/ticket military discount.
EVENTS

Follow the Cloud: The Secret Life of Bats

Spend Summer Saturday Evenings at the Garden

WHEN
August 23, 2025 5:00 pm -
August 23, 2025 7:30 pm

August Summer Saturdays are presented with sponsorship support from AARP Houston.

Join us to learn more about Houston bats and their importance to our ecosystem from local bat experts, participate in some batty arts and crafts, and venture out at dusk to watch for bats doing their trademark acrobatic moves.

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


What to bring:

  • Refillable water bottle 


What to wear:

  • Comfortable, breathable clothing for summer weather
  • Comfortable walking shoes 

Houston Botanic Garden offers free parking for Summer Saturdays programs.

 

Upcoming Events

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November 14, 2026 9:00 am
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November 14, 2026 10:00 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

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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