Autumn in the Botanic Garden Sept. 18-Oct. 30, 2025
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Our annual Autumn in the Botanic Garden festival is Sept. 18-Oct. 30, 2025. Garden hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays for Bands & Blooms.
Recycle your unwanted small electronics and get a TREAT of 2 tickets to Autumn in the Botanic Garden on Thursday, Oct. 16, including BOOtanical for families, and Bands & Blooms, 6-8 p.m. SEE ALL THE DETAILS HERE
Daily - Tuesday through Sunday
Tuesday-Sunday (included with regular admission): Explore our hay maze and shop from the many varieties of pumpkins and gourds in the Pumpkin Patch Take pictures in front of the new Pumpkin House! See the display of scarecrows created by students, artists, families, friends, businesses and organizations. Be sure to pick up a ballot in the visitor center to vote for your favorite to win this year’s People’s Choice Award. Bring your camera for fun fall selfies!
Every Thursday, Sept. 4-Oct. 30, 2025: Bands & Blooms
Bands & Blooms features live music from 6-8 p.m. along with food and drink options, including beer, wine and cocktails. SEE FALL MENU (no outside food/drink is permitted). Visitors can bring chairs or blankets to enjoy music on the lawn or while strolling the Garden. Admission is free for Garden members!
Sept. 4: The Lonelys
Sept. 11: Charlie Redd
Sept. 18: Denise Hoey & David John
Sept. 25: Johnny Murrell
Oct. 2: Mary Cogan
Oct. 9: Stephanie Oliver Trio
Oct. 16: Paul Roper Band – Find out how you can get 2 FREE Tickets.
Oct. 23: Michele Warren Duo
Oct. 30: Monster Mash with DJ Ethan
Fall 2025 Bands & Blooms is sponsored by:
Thursday evenings in October: BOOtanical Experience
Throw on your favorite costume and join us Thursday evenings, 5-8 p.m. in October as the Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden transforms into an enchanting garden for our BOOtanical Experience! Families can stroll through the decorated pathways to visit BOOtanical booths celebrating the Monarch Butterfly with games, costumed characters and loads of treats!
BOOtanical Experience is an add-on ticket in addition to regular admission. For children ages 0-18 to participate in BOO-tanical, add-on ticket is $12 per child (in addition to admission) for non-members; $10 per child for members.
Adults accompanying children only pay regular garden admission. (or free if Garden member)
Advance tickets are highly recommended to facilitate quick check-in and avoid lines.
Thanks to our Autumn in the Botanic Garden Sponsors:
