Moonlight in the Gardens is the 2025 signature fundraising gala of the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center presented by CITGO - Corpus Christi Refinery with supporting sponsors Mrs. Joyce Barnette & Amanda & Ken Kellar. Guests will enjoy a cocktail party style atmosphere with samplings of southside restaurants, plus complimentary beer, wine from L&F Distributors, margaritas from W.) Harrison Family, and specialty botanical beer tastings by B&J's Pizza & Brewpub. 

Restaurants donors include: Brewster Street Ice House - South, Chops & Eggs Hash House, CRB P.O.E.T.S., Hu-Dat Vietnamese Restaurant, Jason's Deli, Mr. Feast Hot Checken, Taza Modern Mexican, Texas Roadhouse, plus tasty desserts from Hester's Cafe. 

Other events include butterfly release (6-7 pm); live music by Clarissa Serna Band and dancing, comedian Trey Jarmijo, Silent Auction, Winner-Take-All Raffle, moonlit garden strolls, and animal ambassadors.  

Individual Tickets are $175 each ($150 for Botanical Gardens members). 

Complimentary valet parking available. Adults only! 

This is an outdoor event, so dress accordingly (heels are not recommended). Dress up/dress down...it's your choice.