Spring Fling in the Gardens returns to celebrate the season March 28

Annual event at Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center features dinner, dancing, and family activities

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

The Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center is hosting its annual Spring Fling in the Gardens on Saturday, March 28 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. The evening celebration features dinner, dancing, a silent auction, games, and other festivities to welcome the spring season. Proceeds from the event support the organization's educational programs and preservation initiatives.

Why it matters

The Spring Fling is an important annual community event that brings people together to celebrate the vibrant spring season in Central Texas. It also serves as a key fundraiser for the Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center, which works to educate the public and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the region.

The details

The Spring Fling will take place at the Goldthwaite Pavilion, 1219 Fisher Street in Goldthwaite. The event will include brisket- and pork-stuffed potatoes, garden salads, and homemade desserts catered by local favorite Triple B BBQ. Entertainment will feature a live DJ, a silent auction, the bling ring game, and prize raffles. Guests are encouraged to wear their boldest spring attire and decorate their tables for a chance to win awards. Across town, the Mills County Historical Museum will also host a Children's Night at the Museum event for kids during the Spring Fling.

  • The Spring Fling in the Gardens will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • The Children's Night at the Museum event will also take place on March 28, 2026 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The players

Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center, Inc.

A nonprofit organization that celebrates and preserves the natural and cultural heritage of Central Texas through educational programs, preservation initiatives, and community events.

Savannah Early

The Garden Director at the Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center.

Triple B BBQ

A local favorite catering company that will be providing the food for the Spring Fling event.

Mills County Historical Museum

A museum in Goldthwaite, Texas that is hosting a Children's Night at the Museum event during the Spring Fling.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Spring Fling in the Gardens event can be purchased online at legacyplaza.org or by calling 325-451-0175.

The takeaway

The annual Spring Fling in the Gardens is a beloved community event that celebrates the vibrant spring season in Central Texas while also raising funds to support the important educational and preservation work of the Texas Botanical Gardens & Native American Interpretive Center.