Clark Gardens Botanical Park will kick off its “Grow @ Clark Gardens” festival this weekend, offering a month of themed activities celebrating nature, art and culture throughout March 2025.
Grow Wild Weekend (March 1-2)
The festival begins with “Grow Wild Weekend” on March 1-2, featuring wildlife encounters, expert gardening presentations and family-friendly activities.
Saturday’s lineup includes a Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures presentation, growing orchids demonstration with expert Dotty Woodson and a petting farm. A pet adoption event with Mineral Wells Animal Shelter will offer opportunities for visitors to find new furry companions.
Sunday will transform into a Dr. Seuss celebration with story times, art sessions and character appearances including Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and Horton.
Let’s Grow Girls (March 6-9)
“Let’s Grow Girls,” running March 6-9, features a flower arranging class on Thursday evening led by Carol Arneson Elder, co-owner of Famous Water. The $60 class includes garden access, cocktails featuring Crazy Water sparkling water, refreshments and materials to create take-home floral arrangements. Tickets for the flower arranging class can be purchased at zeffy.com.
Grow Together – Holi Festival (March 15-16)
The “Grow Together” Holi Festival on March 15-16 blends horticulture with the traditional Indian spring celebration. For details, visit the event page.
Activities include color throwing sessions throughout the day, a “Festival of Color” dance performance by Nruthya Shakti Dance Academy, and educational presentations on wildflowers, landscaping and water-wise plants.
Expert speakers include Cherie Colburn on landscaping, Laura Miller discussing water-wise plants and Howard Garrett presenting as “The Dirt Doctor.” Cultural elements include authentic Indian food from Spice Trails of Saoji alongside traditional festival fare.
Additional March Events
Subsequent weekends will feature “Spring Break Family Fun” (March 10-14 and 17-21), “Grow West” celebrating Texas heritage (March 22-23), and “Let the Good Times Grow – Boil and Bloom” (March 29).
The March 29 event runs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering live music, food and garden activities. General admission without crawfish is $25 for adults and seniors, $15 for children ages 4-12, and free for children 3 and under. Crawfish boil tickets are $60 per person regardless of age and include admission, but must be pre-purchased for specific time slots. Clark Gardens members must purchase tickets for this special event. Tickets can be purchased at zeffy.com.
Admission Information
General admission is $10 per person with free entry for children 3 and under and garden members. Clark Gardens Botanical Park is located at 567 Maddux Road in Weatherford. For more information, visit clarkgardens.org or call (940) 682-4856.
