Friday After 5
2026-04-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Every Friday, February – April

It’s a party in the Garden! Bring your friends and family to explore the Garden after-hours with a specialty cocktail, listen to live music, and more! The Berger Shop in the Garden and Fogg Café will be open, serving a full menu.

Plus! The Garden Arts Market will take place from 1 – 8pm on March 6 & April 3 alongside Friday After 5.

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Friday After 5 is included with Garden admission; free for Members.

Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Music in the Garden
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-13 12:00 - 14:00
Area musicians grace the Garden stage overlooking the Performance Lawn on select Saturdays, monthly from October through June. Bring your own chair or blanket and sit back and relax in your favorite tropical setting while listening to the musical stylings of our local talent.

– Chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged for Music in the Garden and Rhythm & Blooms performances.

Showtimes: October – May, 2 – 4pm; June, 12 – 2pm

Upcoming Dates

December 13

2 – 4pm

Karibbean Groove

Karibbean Groove is a high-energy, six-piece band that has dazzled audiences in Southwest Florida for over 20 years. Based out of Fort Myers, this exciting group stays true to the Haitian tradition of socially conscious music while exploring popular genres like reggae, jazz, and R&B.

January 3

2 – 4pm

Hat Trick

Hat Trick is comprised of three former members of nationally touring reggae and rock band, SOWFLO. Infused with elements of blues, jazz, calypso, African, and Latin American music, enjoy the reggae sounds of this popular band.

February 28

2 – 4pm

Kelly & Mason Band

Kelly Clinger (vocals) and Mason Williams (guitar) perform a wide variety of music from jazz standards and soulful classics to jazz versions of more current pop songs. Their trio brings in additional talent to round out this funky, jazzy, groovy band.

March 28

2 – 4pm

Performance details coming soon

April 18

2 – 4pm

Performance details coming soon

May 9

2 – 4pm

Performance details coming soon

June 13

12 – 2pm

Performance details coming soon

Included with Garden admission; free for Members

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Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Sensory-Friendly Saturdays: RSVP Required
2026-04-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-16 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a FREE Sensory-Friendly Saturday for guests, families, and individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other sensory processing needs.

Experience the peacefulness and fun of the Garden with disturbances minimized. An air-conditioned take-a-break space will be provided, as well as hands-on activities for the whole family! Free admission applies between 4 – 6pm only.

Registration required; RSVP by completing this form.

Visual Schedule

Parent/Caregiver Guide

Social Experience Story

To coincide with the January 24th Sensory-Friendly Saturday, the Garden is proud to host the 2025 – 2026 Additional Needs Art Contest Reception & Awards from 4 – 6pm in partnership with Additional Needs, Inc. During the event, the winners of the “Celebration of Creation” contest will be announced. In addition to partnering with Additional Needs, Inc., the Garden is delighted to welcome the several local service organizations who will be participating in the event.

The mission of Additional Needs is to transform societal perspectives on disability and special needs, using the term “additional needs,” and to offer convenient access to valuable resources and tools. These resources aim to empower individuals with additional needs to achieve their maximum potential. Learn more about Additional Needs, Inc.

Sunset Wednesdays
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 17:00 - 20:00
Bask in the beauty of a Naples sunset—the perfect way to celebrate midweek, as the Garden stays open late Wednesdays from winter to spring. Take a stroll overlooking the Preserve to see the best of the tropics and restored Florida landscape by dusk, and complete your experience with dinner and drink specials at Fogg Café.

Enjoy extended hours every* Wednesday from 5 – 8pm, February – April.

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Sunset Wednesdays is included with Garden admission; free for Members. Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.

Please Note: The Preserve will not be open during Sunset Wednesdays.

*Note: Sunset Wednesdays will not take place on March 25 as the Garden will be closed to the public while we host our annual fundraising gala, Hats in the Garden.

SUPPORTED BY

Wintrust Banking Center
