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The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is thrilled to announce spring dates for Blooms & Beats, a series of three enchanting evening events taking place this spring in the Horseshoe Garden. Guests are invited to unwind in one of Fort Worth's most beautiful outdoor settings while enjoying live music, local food trucks, yard games and adult beverages.
EVENT DATES & PERFORMING ARTISTS
Friday, March 13 — Cut Throat Finches
Friday, April 10 — Squeezebox Bandits
Friday, May 8 — Tom Sless
All events run from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe Garden.
Each evening features a cash bar with a selection of adult beverages, lawn games and plenty of space to spread out — lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. For the March 13 event, guests can satisfy their appetites with offerings from two of Fort Worth's favorite food trucks: Gordo's Mexican Cocina and Monkeyshines Smashburgers. Food truck lineups for the April and May events will be announced on the FWBG website.
General Public admission is $15 for adults, $6 for ages 6-15 and free for ages 0-5. Fort Worth Botanic Garden Members admission is $10 for adults, free for ages 0-18.
Tickets provide access to the Horseshoe Garden area for the duration of the event and do not include access to the full Botanic Garden. Food and beverages are not included in the ticket price. For tickets and more information, visit fwbg.org.
No outside alcohol permitted.
Only certified service animals are allowed.
Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged.
Bikes, scooters, balls, frisbees and other outdoor play equipment are not permitted.
PARKING is available at West Entrance Parking Lot, 3408 West Freeway
Nestled in Fort Worth's vibrant Cultural District, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden holds the distinction of being Texas's oldest public botanic garden, a 120-acre oasis just two miles west of downtown that invites guests to discover world-class botanical treasures spanning continents and cultures.
Explore 23 specialty gardens, managed natural areas, and collections greenhouses that weave together stories of distant lands and local heritage. The historic Rose Garden creates a tapestry of color and fragrance, while the tranquil Japanese Garden transports guests to a world of peaceful beauty. From intimate specialty collections to expansive natural landscapes, each distinct area offers its own botanical narrative.
Beyond its stunning displays, the Garden also serves as a hub for discovery and learning. Families and adults engage with nature through educational programs, while groundbreaking research unfolds through the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT®). The BRIT Philecology Herbarium houses nearly 1.5 million plant specimens—ranking among the largest herbaria in the United States—while the BRIT Research Library's nearly 125,000 volumes represent a world-class repository of plant science knowledge. BRIT Press publishes scholarly books and the peer-reviewed journal JBRIT, contributing vital research to the global scientific community.
Whether you're seeking peaceful contemplation among exotic blooms, educational adventure with the family, or insight into cutting-edge botanical research, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden offers an extraordinary experience where natural beauty meets scientific discovery.
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