Once Upon a Garden

Summer Lineup:

Step into the garden for a summer of stories, creativity, and nature-inspired fun at Texas Discovery Gardens!
Join us for Once Upon a Garden, a special summer storytime series featuring guest children’s book authors reading their stories, signing books, and leading a themed craft or interactive activity connected to the book. Each storytime is designed for young children and families to enjoy a calm, creative, and engaging experience surrounded by the beauty of the gardens.
Storytimes are included with the price of daily admission, but registration is required to reserve your spot.

Storytime Dates
All storytimes take place from 11:00–11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 17 (full)
Storytime with Asia Vine
Author of the Chocolate and Dot Children’s Book Series
This interactive storytime may include movement, music, simple songs, and bubbles for sensory play.

Wednesday, June 24 (full)
Storytime with Mary Frances Baker
Enjoy a garden-themed storytime, book signing, and craft.

Wednesday, July 15 (full)
Storytime with Debra Raso O’Connor
Featured book: Annabelle Bee and the Butterfly Tree
Enjoy a garden-themed storytime, book signing, and craft.

Wednesday, July 22
Storytime with Asia Vine
Author of the Chocolate and Dot Children’s Book Series
This interactive storytime may include movement, music, simple songs, and bubbles for sensory play.

Wednesday, August 19
Storytime with Mary Frances Baker
Enjoy a garden-themed storytime, book signing, and craft.

Wednesday, August 26
Storytime with Debra Raso O’Connor
Featured book: Annabelle Bee and Now There Are Three
Enjoy a garden-themed storytime, book signing, and craft.

Books will be available for purchase, and families will have the opportunity to meet the authors after each reading.
Included with daily admission. Registration is required.