# Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Winter Japanese Garden Serenity & Trinity Trails > Place to go for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Last admission ticket sold at 4:00 PM; Members early entry 7:00… - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden & Japanese Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 - Ages: All ages welcome; paved paths through main campus; Japanese Garden features authentic stepping stones and wooden bridges; children 2 & under free - Price: Adults (16–64) $15; Seniors (65+) $13; Youth (3–15) $9; Children 2 & under Free; FWBG Members Free - Schedule: Daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Last admission ticket sold at 4:00 PM; Members early entry 7:00 AM; Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) - Organizer: Fort Worth Botanic Garden & Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) - Official page: https://fwbg.org - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/fort-worth-botanic-garden-winter-japanese-garden-serenity-and-trinity--listing-4cad3c356044c4ac024f5417 ## About As the oldest major botanic garden in Texas, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden encompasses 120 manicured acres in the heart of the city's Cultural District. Its crowning masterpiece is the world-renowned 7.5-acre Japanese Garden, designed by master landscape architect Kingsley Wu. In winter, the garden takes on an ethereal, contemplative serenity as bare Japanese maples, evergreen pines, and weeping willows reveal intricate stone lanterns, carved granite bridges, and tranquil meditation pavilions. Children are mesmerized by the vast, cascading koi ponds, where thousands of jewel-toned Japanese koi swim gracefully beneath rustic wooden bridges (feeding koi food pellets is a perennial family favorite). Beyond the Japanese Garden, visitors can explore the glass Rainforest Conservatory, the Native Texas Boardwalk, and connect directly to the miles of paved walking trails running along the Trinity River. ## Similar picks in Dallas–Fort Worth - [Stockyards Rodeo Rink: Covered Open-Air Skating in Historic Fort Worth](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/stockyards-rodeo-rink-covered-open-air-skating-in-historic-fort-worth--listing-d524fcb1a1ed781d85a5f32b) — Nov 17 – Jan 3 · 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Stockyards Rodeo Rink (Historic Fort Worth Stockyards) · All ages · From $20 · checked Nov 4. Set right in the heart of the world-famous Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, the Stockyards Rodeo Rink brings authentic Western winter magic to life. 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