Celebrate the special bond that fathers and daughters share with an evening of fun at Clark Gardens.

Show your daughter how important she is. Fathers and daughters (K-6th grade) are invited to dress in their Sunday best and enjoy an evening full of music, dancing, and refreshments.

Ticket proceeds are used for volunteer and community contribution efforts the GALS are involved with such as Relay for Life, Meals on Wheels, Father-Daughter and educational events for the girls.

April 13th and 14th, 2013: The Spring Festival is a weekend of fun, food and entertainment for all ages.The festival is presented by State Bank Mineral Wells * Possum Kingdom * Weatherford

There are a wide variety of activities during the Festival:

• Art Exhibit
• Fun for the Kids in the Childrens Area
• Wine Tasting
• Artisanal Cheeses
• Model Train Show
• Plant Sale
• Classic Car Show (Saturday)
• Motorcycle Show (Sunday)
• Vendor Area
• Food, beverages and entertainment

Join Clark Gardens for an Easter HOPportunity

Clark Gardens will host family-friendly Easter activities Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a community-wide sunrise service Sunday, March 31.

These events will take place, rain or shine.

Each year Clark Gardens hosts a Mother's Day Celebration. It's an opportunity for you to treat Mom to a beautifully prepared and tasty lunch on her special day in the Gardens. Also included are admission to the Gardens and a digital picture for each mother.

This special event will happen rain or shine.

Sunday, May 12th, 2013
Buffet Brunch is served 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Park Hours are 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Information and entry forms for the 2012, 4th Annual Fall Photography Contest is available. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of each division will receive a cash award. First place and People's Choice receive a beautifully hand-crafted plaque.

Winning photographs will be exhibited in a public venue the month of November.

Select the read more link below to see the winners of the 2010 and 2011 Photography Contests.

2012 marks the Sixth Annual Remembering Vietnam: 8-Hour Run From the Ducks
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 7:00 am
Sponsored by Clark Gardens Botanical Park

Run From the Ducks is an eight-hour timed event that is run on a 1.08 mile loop through Clark Gardens Botanical Park. Most of the course is either fine gravel or grass. All proceeds go to benefit the National Vietnam War Museum.

Saturday, October 5, 2013 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

North Texas' Spiciest Festival. Featuring·music, dance and food from chili lovin' cultures.

The day's activities and events include:

• Chili Cook-Off
• Children's Activities
• Half Marathon/5K Run
• Food and Beverages
• Music & Entertainment
• Salsa Tasting
• Scarecrow Alley & Contest
• Evening Concert by Rotel & the Hot Tomatoes
• Plant Sales
• Hay Ride
• Shop on Vendor Plaza
• Native Plant Walk
• 2012 Exhibit of Photography Contest Entries

October 31st - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

On October 31st between 5:00 and 8:00 pm, Clark Gardens BOOtanical Park becomes a marvelously fun place for kids of all ages to enjoy Halloween. The BOOtanical is also a time we participate in a area-wide food drive benefiting local area food banks, service organizations and animal shelters. Admission to the event is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item, pet food, or a cash donation.

There will be:

• Activities designed for children 12 and under.
• Trick or Treating
• Arts & Crafts
• Games
• Walk on the Wild Side
• Ghostly Movies
• Dog Costume Competition
• Costume Competition for Kids and Adults
• Childrens' Costume Parade
• DJ Music
• Food & beverages available from local vendors.