Join us for this year’s Sunset Wednesday specialty programs! Stoke your creative fires or learn something new while you enjoy sunset in the beautiful setting of Naples Botanical Garden. Please note all programs were created with adults in mind; Cocktail Scavenger Hunt participants must be 21+.
Sunset Wednesdays Specialty Programs
Wednesday, February 5, 6pm
The Garden After Dark Walking Tour
Night vision isn’t necessary for you to see nature’s after-dark activity on this one-hour interactive tour through the Garden. Grab a complimentary beer or glass of wine and join an Educator as they illuminate the nightlife of plants in the Garden.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, February 12, 6pm
Fabulous Flower Corsages
Add some floral flair to your Valentine’s Day wardrobe with a handmade flower Corsage! Join a Garden Educator on a short stroll through the Garden, followed by a guided lesson to create your very own floral corsage. Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine and a beautiful sunset view at this one-hour workshop in the Garden.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, February 19, 6pm
Lobster Claw Heliconia Paint & Sip
Let nature inspire you during a one-hour Sunset Wednesday Paint & Sip workshop! Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine while painting a vibrant lobster claw Heliconia for a relaxing evening at the Garden. Follow along with a Garden Educator while you learn a few fun facts about the plants on your canvas.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, February 26, 6pm
Cocktail Scavenger Hunt
The craft cocktail world is wide and varied—thanks to plants! Challenge yourself with this Garden-wide scavenger hunt where you’ll use clues to find plant ingredients and answer trivia before being rewarded with a special cocktail. Learn all about your plant-inspired beverage from a Garden Educator.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, March 5, 6pm
A Living Canvas Tour & Sunset Toast
Join a Garden Educator to experience the tropical collection at Naples Botanical Garden and learn how these plants create a beautiful living canvas put together for form and function. Then enjoy a toast at sunset with a waterfront view of our 90-acres of natural areas.
Program fee: Includes a complimentary glass of sparkling cider or prosecco and Garden admission
Wednesday, March 12, 6pm
Colorful Croton Paint & Sip
Let nature inspire you during a one-hour Sunset Wednesday Paint & Sip workshop! Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine while painting a colorful croton for a relaxing evening at the Garden. Follow along with a Garden Educator while you learn a few fun facts about the plants on your canvas.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, March 19, 6pm
Cocktail Scavenger Hunt
The craft cocktail world is wide and varied—thanks to plants! Challenge yourself with this Garden-wide scavenger hunt where you’ll use clues to find plant ingredients and answer trivia before being rewarded with a special cocktail. Learn all about your plant-inspired beverage from a Garden Educator.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, March 26, 6pm
Bountiful Bouquets
Take an evening stroll to see plants in the Garden’s collection that inspire art and floral design! Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine while watching a Garden guide demonstrate tips and tricks to creating bountiful bouquets with plant material found in the Garden.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, April 2, 6pm
The Garden Snapshot Tour
See the Garden through a new lens! Bring your smartphone on a guided tour through the Garden at dusk while learning tips and tricks on how to use your mobile device to get that perfect photo that captures the beauty of nature. Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine as you walk for a fun and relaxing evening.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, April 9, 6pm
Butterfly Pea Paint & Sip
Sit back, relax, and be inspired by nature during this one-hour Paint & Sip workshop. Follow along with a Garden Educator as you learn how to paint a beautiful Butterfly pea flower step-by-step. Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine while you paint this elegant climbing flower.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, April 16, 6pm
Cocktail Scavenger Hunt
The craft cocktail world is wide and varied—thanks to plants! Challenge yourself with this Garden-wide scavenger hunt where you’ll use clues to find plant ingredients and answer trivia before being rewarded with a special cocktail. Learn all about your plant-inspired beverage from a Garden Educator.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, April 23, 6pm
Crowns of Paradise
Create your very own tropical flower crown as you enjoy a sunset in paradise at this one-hour workshop! Sip on a complimentary beer or glass of wine while you use dried flowers and leaves collected from the Garden to create a wearable keepsake.
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Wednesday, April 30, 6pm
Soil to Spoon Walking Tour & Tasting
Join a Garden Educator to learn all about how tropical plants can tickle your taste buds. Peer beyond the grocery store aisle and discover a delicious array of plants to inspire the palate. Enjoy a complimentary beer or glass of wine accompanied by samples of some of the plants discussed along the way!
Program fee: Includes Garden admission
Cancellation Policy
- Payment is due at the time of registration. You are not registered until payment is made in full.
- Classes will be canceled if they do not meet the minimum registered enrollment by 5pm on the Sunday prior to the class.
- If Naples Botanical Garden must cancel a class, you will be notified via email or phone and receive a full refund.
- Refunds will be issued when you cancel five business days prior to the class. No refunds will be made after that date.
- Refunds are not issued for missed classes after the class date.
