Grow Wild Saturday

Grow at Clark Gardens March 2025

Join Clark Gardens in this annual celebration of opening for the spring season. Each March a month-long festival, Grow at Clark Gardens, is hosted.

Grow at Clark Gardens is all about enriching lives through art, wellness, and nature-based activities.

There is something for everyone. While many of the activities are included with the purchase of a general admissions ticket, some events require tickets to be purchased in advance and some have additional fees that apply. All details can be found below.

We would like to give a big shout out to all the amazing sponsors who help make this festival a possibility.

During 2025’s Grow at Clark Gardens each weekend will have a different theme: Grow Wild, Let’s Go Girls, Grow Together – Through Horticulture & Holi Celebration, Grow West – Celebrating Texas Heritage, and Let the Good Time Grow.

Cheesy About Grow, February 27-28

Cheese 101 by Antonelli's Cheese Shop
February 27 - 28

TICKETS

Join us for a delicious and informative journey into the world of cheese. Learn about 7 different styles of cheese, how they are made, and the best pairings to enhance their flavors.
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Art Exhibits, March 1-31

Quanah Parker:
One Man, Two Worlds Traveling Exhibit
March 1-31

Location: History House
Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker are two important names in U.S. frontier history. Much can be learned from the dramatic story of these two courageous individuals. The photo exhibit tells the story of these two people caught between two different worlds.
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Art Exhibit of Forrest Moses:
Field of Beauty, The Iris Monotypes
March 1-31

Location: Chapel
Forrest Moses (1934-2021) is lauded as the pinnacle of abstracted painting of nature's essence. Masterfully translating the rhythms of color and form of the iris into works that transcend mere replication, Moses provides viewers a glimpse into the profound beauty of this magnificent flower by way of his interpretation of its elegance and striking symmetry.
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Grow Wild, March 1-2

Grow Wild Saturday
March 1

Join us for a day filled with wild and fun animal adventures as we welcome beloved animal friends from Dallas Zoo's Animal Adventures, a delightful petting zoo, and even an adoption event by Mineral Wells Animal Shelter. Plus, so much more.
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Dr. Seuss Day Celebration
March 2

Join us for a day filled with whimsical fun and imagination as we honor the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss. Dress up as your favorite Seussian character, participate in story telling sessions, and enjoy colorful arts and crafts activities.
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Let's Grow Girls, March 6-9

Flower Arranging Class
March 6

TICKETS

Learn the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements in this hands-on class by Carol Elder.
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Hat Bar
March 7

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Ladies, join us for a night of fun and fasion with a Hat Bar in Clark Gardens largest vacation rental house on the property - The Retreat at Clark Gardens. Show off your unique style while enjoying delicious drinks and great company.
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Let's Grow Girls Saturday
March 8

This event is designed to provide a day of relaxation, education, and fun for all the ladies.
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Spring Break Family Fun, March 10-14

Children's No Bake Class - Dirt Cups
March 11

TICKETS

Clark Gardens is excited to be hosting a Children’s No Bake Class on Dirt Cups with our very own Assistant Director Ansley McEntire. This class is best suited for children 4 to 14 years of age. Participants will be taking a hands-on approach making their own sweet treat!
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Children's Baking Class - Cake Pops
March 12

TICKETS

Clark Gardens is excited to be partnering with Chef Magen in a Children’s Baking Class. This class is best suited for children 7 to 12 years of age. Participants will be taking a hand on approach making their own sweet treat... Cake Pops!
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Becoming a Pollinator Pal:
Fun & Educational Activities
March 13

Are you ready to buzz into the world of pollination with fun and educational activities? From cultivating vibrant gardens teeming with colorful flowers to learning about the important roles of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, every step brings a sense of wonder and discovery.
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Fiber Frenzy: All Things Yarn, Fabric, & Thread
March 14

Grow at Clark Gardens Fiber Frenzy: All Things Yarn, Fabric, & Thread, is where creativity knows no bounds! There is a vibrant array of activities to spark your imagination, including quilting and spinning classes that cater to both beginners and seasoned crafters.
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Children's No Baking Class - Mud Pies
March 14

TICKETS

Clark Gardens is excited to be hosting a Children’s No Bake Class on Mud Pies with our very own Assistant Director Ansley McEntire. This class is best suited for children 4 to 14 years of age. Participants will be taking a hands-on approach making their own sweet treat!
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Grow Together: Through Horticulture & Holi Celebration, March 15-16

Grow Together Saturday -
Through Horticulture & Holi Celebration
March 15

Join us for a Holi Festival celebrating spring through art and horticulture. Activities include: art stations, color throwing, bounce house, vendor market, live Holi Dance Performance, food and beverage, photo ops, more family fun.
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Grow Together Sunday -
Through Horticulture & Holi Celebration
March 16

Spring Break Family Fun, March 17-21

Children's No Baking Class - Mud Pies
March 17

TICKETS

Children's No Bake Class - Dirt Cups
March 18

TICKETS

Children's Baking Class - Cake Pops
March 19

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Seed Ball Creating
March 20

Come roll up your sleeves and get a little messy with the Clark Gardens team, as we create seed balls. All supplies are provided, and the seeds used are those recommended with pollinators in mind. All ages welcome.
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The Garden Party, Cirque de Fleur, March 21

The Garden Party, Cirque de Fleur
March 21

SPONSORSHIP

The Garden Party benefits Clark Gardens, your local 501(c)3 non-profit botanical park. Clark Gardens looks forward to enriching lives through education, wellness, and nature with your help! Step right up to nature's show and join us in raising funds to continue enriching lives through nature.
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Grow West, March 22-23

Grow West Saturday,
Celebrating Texas Heritage
March 22

Get ready to saddle up and celebrate Texas heritage. From cowboy boots to dummy calf roping, this event is a rootin' tootin' good time for all. Be sure to make your way to the "Quanah Parker: One man, Two Worlds" Traveling Exhibit where you can experience the rich history and culture of Texas.
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Let the Good Times Grow, March 29

Boil & Blooms
March 29

TICKETS

Come join us for a day of fun at our Boil and Blooms event! Get ready for a bloomin' good time with delicious food, live music, and beautiful blooms all around. It's the perfect opportunity to soak up the sun, enjoy some tasty treats, and make unforgettable memories with friends and family.
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Date: March 1, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Date & Time: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Get ready for an exciting start to the 2025 spring season as Clark Gardens opens its doors to the public! To celebrate the arrival of spring, the garden is hosting its annual month-long March festival, Grow atClark Gardens.

March 1st will be a day filled with wild and fun animal adventures. Join us for a day filled with excitement as we welcome beloved animal friends from Dallas Zoo's Animal Adventures, a delightful petting zoo, and even an adoption event by Mineral Wells Animal Shelter. Plus, so much more. Check out the full list of activities below!

Don't miss out on this special day with furry friends and activities for the whole family at Clark Gardens Grow Wild Saturday event.

Admissions:
$10 per person for Clark Gardens General Admissions (Senior & Child rate will not apply on 3/1)
Free - Children 3 and under
Clark Gardens Membership Passes
No complimentary passes nor AHS Reciprocal membership passes accepted on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays during March 2025.

Food*
8:00am - 12:00pm: Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
12:00pm - 5:00pm: Kona Ice

Activity List
9:00am - 5:00pm: Petting Farm
10:00am - 4:00pm: Face Painting*
11:00am: Growing Orchids presented by Dotty Woodson in the Chapel
1:00pm - 1:45pm: Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures Presentation in the East Tent
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Toddler & Youth Music and Movement Session lead by UpliftDance Education in the East Tent
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Southern Bulbs presented by Chris Weisinger in the Chapel

*Additional fees apply

Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures

Time/Location: 1:00pm - 1:45pm in the East Tent

In this exciting and educational, 45-minute presentation join Dallas Zoo staff and a few of their animal friends as we learn more about the animals and life at the zoo.

This program is best suited for ages Kindergarten and up.

Know Before You Come:
Attendees, for the safety of the animals, we ask the audience to stay quiet and NO food or drinks will be allowed in the presentation space.
This activity will start promptly at 1:00pm! Please, arrive early to secure your seats; a 15-minute early arrival (12:45pm) or sooner is recommended.

Music and Movement

Toddler & Youth Music and Movement Session

Time/Location: 2:00pm - 2:30pm in the East Tent

In this 30-minute active session your child will learn more about how music and movement go hand and hand. Best suited for children 16 months to 12 years of age. Uplift Dance Education's Music & Movement class combines the use of musical instruments, singing, and movement. Children will explore music with maracas, tambourines, rhythm sticks, and their voices. As well as how different tempos, pitches, and styles can make them feel and move.

Miss Kim, owner of Uplift Dance Education, is passionate about bringing age-appropriate dance and movement instruction to preschool and elementary-age students. She takes pride in being able to teach her students to love dance and movement.

Children attending this class should be able to walk on their own.

Chris Wiesinger

Southern Bulbs by Chris Wiesinger

Time/Location: 2:00pm - 3:00pm in the Chapel

Chris Wiesinger founded The Southern Bulb Company in 2004 along with several friends in an attempt to recapture that which was once "lost" to the Southern gardener: bulbs that thrive in warm climates.

Chris began collecting bulbs when he was young. He used his bulb passion for a college project at Texas A&M which then grew into a lifestyle and business. Chris sought out heirloom and rare flower bulbs like the red spider lily. Mr.Wiesinger was featured in a New York Times story that affectionately dubbed him "The Bulb Hunter." Chris later used that as the title for his book in 2013 when he wrote, "The Bulb Hunter," which details his life as a bulb collector and farmer. Chris loves to share his passion for life and bulbs with others. His talk shares the stories of collecting, conveys valuable horticulture knowledge of bulbs, offers ideas and examples for using bulbs in the landscape, and delights the listener with a journey filled with beautiful forgotten places.