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

Nocturnal Navigators

Summer Saturdays at Houston's Garden

WHEN
August 1, 2026 6:00 pm -
August 1, 2026 9:30 pm

Join us for crafts, presentations, and garden walks designed to help you learn more about and search for the moths and bats that play key roles in the ecosystem after dark.

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

Schedule:

  • 6-9 p.m. – Craft and information booths
  • 6-7 p.m. – All About Bats presentation (Culinary Garden Tent)
  • 7-8 p.m. – Moon Gardens presentation (Culinary Garden Tent)
  • 8-9:30 p.m. – Lighted stations for moth viewing and bat detectors

*South Garden, including Susan Garver Family Discovery Garden, will close at 8 p.m.

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

In Partnership with H-E-B
November 13, 2026 9:00 am
In Partnership with H-E-B
November 14, 2026 9:00 am
A Family Adventure
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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