By: Crystal Gonzalez (Grider)
Celebrating Art, Wellness, and Nature:
The March 2025 GROW Festival at Clark Gardens Botanical Park
Clark Gardens Botanical Park, located in Mineral Wells Texas, will host a month-long celebration to celebrate SPRING, March 1-31, 2025. This annual event invites you to experience the beautiful gardens with walking paths, pavilions, fountains, pollinating islands, native plants and more.
During the month, the gardens will host workshops, guided walks, art installations, and wellness activities designed to inspire and educate. There’s something for everyone!
Weekday activity topics will range from seed ball making and pollination activities, to fiber art and cheese classes. All within the peaceful environment of the gardens. For Master Naturalists and all nature enthusiasts, these workshops provide an excellent opportunity to expand knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about preserving Texas’ natural heritage.
Weekend activities are below:
March 1st weekend: GROW Wild
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.
March 8th weekend: Let’s GROW Girls
Learn the art of creating beautiful floral arrangements with a hands-on class, a Hat Bar and a day of relaxation is in store for this weekend.
March 15th weekend: GROW Together- Holi Festival
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.
March 21st: Cirque de Fleur- Gala Fundraiser Event
Clark Gardens annual fundraiser “gala” is back, and you aren’t going to want to miss out on the fun. Anything goes, but we would love to see you all embrace the theme. Cirque de Fleur. Let’s see all the feathers, frills, pleats, and colorful attire. Check out the sponsor opportunities!
March 22nd weekend: GROW West
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.
March 29th weekend: Let the Good Times GROW- Crawfish Boil
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.
For more details on the events and workshops, visit the official Clark Gardens website here.