2026 Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour!
RAIN OR SHINE!
Join us for the 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour! Explore six fabulous gardens in the beautiful Rivercrest neighborhoods. Celebrating its 22nd year, this beloved Fort Worth tradition promises a delightful day of nature and discovery. Don’t miss the charm—mark your calendar for a garden adventure!
Friday evening, May 15, 2026 – Patron Dinner and Sunset Garden Tour
5:00 p.m.
Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2026 – Tour the Gardens
Noon – 5:00 p.m.
NOW ACCEPTING SPONOSORSHIPS FOR THE 2026 TOUR
AND ADVERTISING IN THE TOUR BOOKLET
The gardens will be open for viewing regardless of the weather.
100% of proceeds from the Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour benefit preservation programs at Historic Fort Worth, Inc.
For additional information, email events@historicfortworth.org or call 817.336.2344 x108
Questions? See our FAQ Page.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Patron Evening Sunset Tour
and Dinner
5:00 pm
honoring Brent Hyder
and the
Rivercrest neighborhood garden owners
at the
The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth
1316 Pennsylvania Avenue
Guests will tour the gardens in docent-led buses. Returning to The Woman’s Club, beer and wine will be served on the terrace followed by a catered, seated dinner inside the 1910 mansion.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Garden Tour
noon to 5:00 pm – rain or shine
If you purchased your tickets online, please begin at the Will Call garden listed on your receipt.
We appreciate your understanding
that being in these private home gardens
is a privilege!
Tickets $35 per person
All guests, including children, must have their own ticket. The only exception is infants in a baby carrier.
Strollers are not allowed past the entrance.
Please purchase tickets in person beginning April 1 at Archie’s Gardenland (exact change or a check to Historic Fort Worth) and Calloway’s Nursery on South Hulen Street.
2026 Hidden Gardens Honoree: Brent Rowan Hyder
Historic Fort Worth is proud to honor Brent Rowan Hyder, a devoted preservationist, philanthropist, and lifelong steward of historic places and landscapes. A true Renaissance man, Brent’s passion for history, architecture, and gardens was shaped early by his upbringing in Arlington Heights, where adaptive change, thoughtful restoration, and a terraced rock garden overlooking the Trinity River left a lasting impression. His deep appreciation for place has guided a lifetime of work restoring historic homes, safeguarding endangered landmarks, and championing Fort Worth’s cultural and architectural heritage.
Among his many accomplishments, Brent has restored Fairview, a landmark property recognized by Historic Fort Worth with a preservation award, adaptively reused historic bungalows in Arlington Heights and Fairmount, and led transformative efforts at Lake Como Park—planting trees, uncovering historic structures, and dedicating thousands of volunteer hours to its care. Through leadership roles including chair of the Tarrant County Historical Commission and co-founder of the Brent Rowan Hyder Foundation, he has advanced preservation, education, and community engagement. Brent’s love of gardens—both hidden and celebrated, from Fort Worth to Oxford, Istanbul, and beyond—makes him a fitting honoree for this year’s Hidden Gardens event.
The fine print:
- Strollers are not permitted beyond the front check-in table–devices that strap baby directly to a parent (infant carriers) are welcome.
- Photography limited to plants only
- The tour is rain or shine, no refunds.
- Pets are not permitted
- All guests, including children, must have their own ticket. The only exception is infants in a baby carrier.
- No food allowed
- No refunds
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
From 2025 Hidden Gardens
Thank you to everyone for making the 2024 Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth a smashing success! From Friday’s Sunset Tour and Patron Evening to the Sunday Daytime Tour of 5 very private, and simply fabulous, gardens in the Colonial Hills neighborhood, it could not have been more perfect! Historic Fort Worth appreciates your support, and hopes you will join us again in 2025 for our 21th Hidden Gardens Tour!
Photos from 2025 Hidden Gardens Sunset Tour and Dinner
