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Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Upcoming Events
May - July & October
Yoga in the Garden
Kickstart your weekend with Yoga in the Garden at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks! Join us every Saturday from May through July and — for the first time! —October, as expert instructors from Fayetteville Athletic Club lead energizing sessions in the beauty of the Garden.
A full-season package includes access to every Yoga in the Garden session from May through July, plus October! At just $119 for members and $149 for non-members, a season pass is the perfect way to save while committing to your wellness.
Reserve your spot and make yoga your new weekend ritual!

Tuesdays, June-August
Terrific Tuesday Nights

JUly 19, 2025
Firefly Fling Festival
During Firefly Fling, the Garden transforms into a whimsical realm, meant to inspire attendees to embrace the magic of the outdoors. Participants dress up as fairies, pirates, superheroes, and other magical creatures! This family-friendly event features community partner booths with interactive educational displays and activities, live music, food trucks & treats, face painting and henna tattoos, fire dancing, a laser light show, and so much more!

september 7, 2025
International Festival
This festival is a part of Welcoming Week NWA that celebrates all of the cultures that make up the Northwest Arkansas community! Enjoy cultural and traditional dance and musical performances. Be transported around the world through food. Visit booths throughout the Garden featuring arts and crafts, displays, and cultural items for sale. Talk to experts on resources for immigrants, refugees, other marginalized communities, and so much more!

October 9, 2025
Autumn Gala
Join us for a memorable evening under the stars in support of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks! We’re excited to bring back the Autumn Gala, a seasonal celebration that raises vital funds for the Garden’s mission, with a special focus this year on restoring our cherished Butterfly House. Guests will enjoy garden-inspired cocktails, live music, a delicious buffet dinner, and a thoughtfully curated silent auction, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Garden at dusk.
Ticket and event details coming soon!

December 21, 2025
Winter Glow: A Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the season at Winter Glow, a magical, one-night-only event at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks! Enjoy live music and festive entertainment, sip warm drinks, and soak in the joy of the winter solstice with family and friends, surrounded by the glow of luminaria and lights.
This cozy, community-centered evening is the perfect way to welcome winter with friends and family.
Tickets on sale this fall. Bundle up and join the glow!

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Past Events
FebruRY 1 & mARCH 1, 2025
Arkansas Gardening School
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ first annual Arkansas Gardening School is a horticultural symposium for beginner home gardeners, featuring expert-led programs by horticulturists, garden designers, and landscape architects. Through illustrated talks and Q&A sessions, participants will learn to create beautiful, sustainable, and successful gardens in the Ozarks.
This years event will focus on the connection between gardens and well-being, offering practical tips for creating low-maintenance gardens, accessible design strategies, and tools to make gardening easier for all ages. Attendees will leave inspired and ready to start or enhance their home garden or greater happiness and health.
April 26, 2025
Earth Day Garden Market
Join us for the Earth Day Garden Market, an enchanting celebration that combines our annual Earth Day festivities with the excitement of the BGO Plant Sale. This family-friendly festival offers a blend of fun, education, and community spirit, featuring interactive activities, crafts, games and live music.
Shop from over 20 local vendors selling a variety of plants, flowers, pottery, garden accents, and unique artisan products. Garden Members enjoy first access to the sale. Celebrate our shared home, the earth, and join us in committing to its protection and preservation!

May 20, 2025
Chefs in the Garden
Chefs in the Garden is BGO’s signature spring fundraiser and a favorite of foodies across Northwest Arkansas! This event is a showcase and competition of the region’s best restaurants. Attendees are invited to stroll through the Garden, enjoy live music, watch cooking demonstrations by the area’s finest chefs, sample their tasty creations, and sip on local libations.
