Northhaven Gardens Storytime
Sip coffee and peruse the lush blooming inventory at this truly unique garden center in the heart of Dallas. Stay for morning story time, craft and book signing with the Garden Friend! His first book, The Garden Friend, will be featured at this event. Our August 22 event will feature The Garden Friend Visits the Gardener.
Wylie Urban Farm and Market
Make this your Saturday staycation destination! This cozy market, nestled off the beaten path and right beside Lake Ray Hubbard, offers artisan gifts, fresh-roasted coffee, homemade bread and honey, and a great selection of books, including The Garden Friend series! Come make a garden friend while you shop this cute store.
Early Childhood Christian Network Conference
The Garden Friend is joining forces with author Cindy Vanous, to offer an array of beautiful picture books at this annual conference for early childhood educators.
Storytime at Texas Discovery Gardens
Surrounded by the beauty of these interactive grounds, little ones will delight in sharing story and craft at this fun event. Admission and registration required.
Northaven Gardens Story Time
Sip coffee and peruse the lush blooming inventory at this truly unique garden center in the heart of Dallas. Stay for morning story time, craft and book signing with the Garden Friend! His second book, The Garden Friend Visits the Gardener, will be featured at this event.
Garland Public Library Local Author Collection
The Garden Friend shares the privilege of joining other local authors in CURIOSITY FEST: LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE. Come enjoy activities and book signings for all ages! Location: Garland Central Library, 625 Austin Street, Garland TX
Clark Gardens Model Train Show
All Aboard the Garden Friend Express! The Garden Friend is chugging to Clark Gardens on September 5 for their annual Model Train Show.
Beyond the Bookshelf, Tupps Brewery McKinney
Beyond the Bookshelf is a bookish pop-up market in the DFW area featuring authors and bookish vendors. Come join the Garden Friend at this event, held at Tupps Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana Street, McKinney TX.
Ft Worth Botanic Garden Story Walk
The Garden Friend will be celebrating his first-ever Story Walk installation at the Ft Worth Botanic Garden. Come see his story displayed in the story garden, next to the beautiful Pollinator Pathway at FWBG. Make a Garden Friend and purchase a book!
Creede Colorado Recreation Center
The Garden Friend has a chance to appear in this beautiful mountain town (spoiler: His third adventure will take place in these very mountains!). If you happen to be in or near Creede, come see him!
Texas Discovery Gardens Storytime
Come to beautiful Texas Discovery Gardens in Dallas Fair Park for summer story hour. The Garden Friend will bring story, craft and song to share!
Book and Bloom Broken Arrow
The Garden Friend returns to his author’s home town for his second sale at Book and Bloom. Shop charming downtown Broken Arrow, pick up some fresh flowers, and buy our second book in the series, The Garden Friend Visits the Gardener!
Storyteller's Bookshop
The Garden Friend is returning to the home of his very first book sale- the charming Storytellers’ Bookshop at the Dallas Farmers’ Market. Shop for fresh veggies, enjoy some amazing food, and pick up a copy of the Garden Friend’s brand new book, The Garden Friend Visits the Gardener!
A Peep at the Coops
Discover the vibrant world of urban farming and backyard chicken keeping at Peep at the Coops—a one-day, exclusive tour showcasing thriving backyard chicken coops, bustling local East Dallas vendors, and a spirited festival that celebrates community and sustainability.
Half Price Books Story Time
Come to Half Price Book’s flagship store and meet author Mary Frances Baker. She will share her Garden Friend stories and crafts, and will be signing copies of her books. Story readings are at 11:30 and 1:30.
Tales on Tap
The Garden Friend gets to be a part of the largest growing book fair in Dallas!
Bibliobar Book Signing
Come to the coziest of bookstores in charming downtown Plano. The Garden Friend will be there!
Clark Gardens Vendor Fair
Clark Gardens is located in Weatherford TX, 2 hours west of Dallas. This breathtaking 35-acre oasis awakens the senses, stirs the spirit and relaxes the mind. You may see peacocks strutting, or get a glimpse of the model scale trains that run seasonally. Join The Garden Friend at the annual Vendor Fair on March 28, part of a month-long garden festival at Clark Gardens.
Reading Rabbit Bookshop
This cozy bookshop in Azle TX- just west of Ft Worth- is a must on your indie bookstore tour! Come make a garden friend and buy a signed copy of The Garden Friend, while you shop all the great titles!