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Standing Tall: A Texas Tree Festival

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026

The Houston Botanic Garden lists Standing Tall for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.

Houston Botanic Garden1 Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017Harris County

The Houston Botanic Garden presents Standing Tall: A Texas Tree Festival on Nov. 8, 2026, in connection with Texas Arbor Day. The garden lists a children's zone, guided walks about native trees, a marketplace with food vendors and live entertainment. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for children, students, seniors and military. Daytime parking is free, and the event is rain or shine.

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Home and Garden, Arts and Music, Family and Kids

Radiant Nature

Nov. 20, 2026, to Feb. 21, 2027

On open nights timed entry begins at 6 p.m. with last entry at 9 p.m. and closing at 10 p.m.

Houston Botanic Garden1 Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017Harris County

Houston Botanic Garden and Tianyu Arts & Culture present Radiant Nature, a Chinese lantern trail, from Nov. 20, 2026, through Feb. 21, 2027. The garden says it is open 53 evenings, mainly Friday through Sunday, plus listed holiday weeknights and four December Thursdays. It is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Adult tickets are $26.50 and child tickets for ages 3 to 15 are $24.50. Children age 2 and under are free.

Organizer page, Houston Botanic Garden