Events & Exhibitions

Select Saturdays,
October – June.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an afternoon listening to the sounds of local musicians in the Garden’s tropical oasis.

November 1 & 2, 10am – 4pm.
Honor Día de los Muertos with vibrant displays, live music and performances during this joyful weekend Garden event.

November 28, 2025
– January 4, 2026.
Winter in the tropics is blooming bright with dazzling lights, live music, photo ops, a bromeliad tree, and festive treats.

January 24, 10am – 2pm.
Celebrate art and nature with plein air painting, artist talks, family activities, and hands-on art-making for all ages.

February – April, 5 – 8pm.
Take a midweek break and enjoy dinner at Fogg Café, explore the Garden, and soak up a tropical sunset.

February – April, 5 – 8pm.
Usher in the weekend with after-hours Garden access, specialty cocktails for purchase, live music, and more!

February 6 – 8; hours vary.
View floral arrangements, attend demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities for the kids, and shop at the Ginza-style marketplace.

February 20 – 22; hours vary.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful, mysterious world of orchids at this favorite annual event.

March 13 & 14; hours vary.
Take in magnificent floral displays, demonstrations, and more at one of the largest juried flower shows in Florida.

April 11, 6 – 9pm.
Toast to the plants that make beer at this favorite annual festival! Sample local brews and soak up the sunset at the most tropical venue in town.

May 23 & 24, 9am – 2pm.
Garden-wide fun awaits with a weekend of games, activities, and learning for the whole family.

Select evenings,
February – May, 5:30 – 7:30pm.
The Garden presents this four-concert series featuring world-class musicians, presented in partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music: Jazz Area.