Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas with Family at Clark Gardens
The scheduled activities have come and past for the 2011 holiday season. We hope all the visitors had a wonderful time enjoying the festivities.

We'll post dates and times for the December 2012 Holiday Festival as soon as they are available.

• Christmas Marketplace
• Hayrides
• Music
• Lights
• Reindeer
• Supper with Santa (reservations required)

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 as well as a commemorative plaque.

The month of November, 2011, the winning 2011 photos will be on exhibit at Rising Stars Art Gallery in Mineral Wells, Texas.

See the winners of the 2010 and 2011 Photography Contests.

March 31st and April 1st, 2012: The Spring Festival is a weekend of fun, food and entertainment for all ages. There are a wide variety of activities during the Festival:

• Art Exhibit
• Gardening Workshops
• Fun for the Kids: Petting Zoo, Clowns, Train Rides
• Wine Tasting
• Artisanal Cheeses
• Model Train Show
• Plant Sale
• Classic Car Show
• Motorcycle Show
• Food, beverages and entertainment

Following is the information for the Mother's Day luncheon in 2011.  As Mother's Day 2012 approaches, details about the luncheon, and the ability to make reservations online, will be added here. 

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, accompanied by live music on her special day in our park. Also included are admission to the Gardens and a digital picture for each mother.

This special event will happen rain or shine.

Sunday, May 13th, 2012
Lunch is served 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Park Hours are 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

2011 marks the Fifth Annual 8-Hour Run from the Ducks: Remembering Vietnam  
September 24, 2011, 7:00 A.M.
Sponsored by Clark Gardens Botanical Park

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

October 1, 2011 - 9:30 am to 3:00 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
• Cooking Demonstrations
• Salsa Tasting
• Scarecrow Trail & Contest

October 6, 2012

Each year on Saturday morning during our Fall Festival, Clark Gardens hosts a half marathon and 5K run/walk. The run starts and finishes in Clark Gardens. The race is on paved paths winding through beautiful tree lined paths both in Clark Gardens and on the Rails to Trails.

Online registration and information is now available for these 2012 events.