Texas Recycles Day Free Weekend!
November 14 @ 8:00 am – November 16 @ 5:00 pm
This month, H-E-B is sponsoring a WHOLE WEEKEND of free days to celebrate Texas Recycles Day with us! From November 14 – 16, bring a single-use plastic bag/bottle to drop off at the gate and get free admission to Zilker Botanical Garden.
We’ll have lots of outdoor + indoor activities going on throughout the weekend to keep you coming back Friday through Sunday – check out our itinerary below:
Friday, November 14
Our Texas, Our Future – Film Screenings in the Auditorium
Celebrate Texas Recycles Day with stunning nature documentaries presented by H-E-B. These short films highlight Texas wildlife, conservation, and the beauty of our natural spaces.
Showtimes: 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM
Total screening time: 74 minutes
Drop in at any time — each screening features the following lineup:
- Texas State Parks Centennial (9 min)
- Batsies (15 min)
- Second Chance: Bears (22 min)
- Redfish Revival (16 min)
- Ranching with Ocelots (12 min)
Saturday, November 15
National Recycling Day – A Day of Green Discovery
Free Plant Swap
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 📍Greene Room
Bring a healthy plant, take a new one home! No registration required.
Special Film Screening – The Birdwatchers
🕥 10:30 AM | 📍Auditorium
Enjoy this award-winning 14-minute nature documentary.
Herbal Project Walking Tour
🕚 11:00 AM | 📍Meet at Garden Center Flagpole by 10:50 AM
Guided by Shaman Jesus Garcia. Discover the healing herbs and plants of the Garden.
Sunday, November 16
Wellness Day in the Garden
Vinyasa Yoga with Collette
🕘 9:00 AM | 📍Garden South Lawn
Join us for a grounding yoga session in the Garden.
Free, space limited. Walk-ups welcome!
Look for event info on the chalkboard outside the Garden Center!
Let’s celebrate nature, community, and sustainability — see you in the Garden!
