ChromaFlora
2026-04-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
ChromaFlora dives deeper into the Garden’s theme, Naples Botanical Garden: A Living Canvas, through a celebration of color. In a garden space inspired by the painter’s palette, we’ll explore the botanical origin of pigments, the biological reason for colorful floral hues, and the use of color in landscape design. This exhibit will be on display January 24 – May 25, 2026.

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Blooming at Work
2026-04-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 09:00 - 17:00
On view January 17 – July 12, 2026, in Fogg Café

This juried exhibition features creativity cultivated by the team at Naples Botanical Garden.

The Garden is a Living Canvas—of plants and of people. Our team works together to conserve the plants and habitats of the tropics, cultivate beauty, offer knowledge, and inspire the protection of nature. Working in Conservation, Education, Finance, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Operations, the exhibiting artists have collectively spent 83 years exploring the Garden’s landscapes, drawing on its endless inspiration to create the works you see today.

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Picture Perfect! Smartphone Nature Photography
2026-04-16 09:30 - 10:30
See the Garden through a new lens! Discover how to capture your experiences in nature with your smartphone camera. Beginners will start their own portfolio of nature photography that captivates viewers and encourages the exploration of natural spaces.

Must bring your own smartphone to participate. Phones released within the last seven years, with adequate storage space, and with the latest updates installed, are encouraged (Android S8 and later or iPhone XR and later).

Fee: $25 Member / $45 Non-Member; includes Garden admission

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Advanced Nature Journaling Workshop: Form, Space & Texture
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30
Build upon your skills as a nature journalist and connect with nature in this third installment of the Nature Journaling Workshop Series. Explore components of form, space, and texture in nature and learn how to bring them to life in your journal during this 90-minute, in-person class. Leave with a completed study of a plant in the Garden’s collection!

We encourage you to attend our Introduction and Intermediate Nature Journaling Workshops prior to registering for this advanced course. If you do not have materials from the introductory course, you can purchase materials at the time of registration.

Fee: $55 Member / $75 Non-Member (includes Garden admission)

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January 20

April 16

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Daily Tours
2026-04-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 14:00
Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Reserve your spot with a member of the Education team at the information station located on the Smith Entry Prow. Each tour is 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour. Tours begin at 10am, 12pm, & 2pm from the Smith Entry Prow.

Refer to the daily schedule posted at the Garden entrance to view the tour schedule for the day.

Themes:

Monday: Natural Areas

Tuesday: Orchids & Epiphytes

Wednesday: Pollinators & Plants

Thursday: Cacti & Succulents

Friday: Palms & Cycads

Saturday: Plant to Plate

Sunday: A Living Canvas

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Dig Deeper
2026-04-16 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-17 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-19 11:00 - 13:30
Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective. Topics might include the plant origins of common spices, orchid care, and much more! No registration necessary.

Daily, 11 – 11:30am & 1 – 1:30pm. View daily schedule upon arrival for details.

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Garden Grounds Cart Tours
2026-04-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-19 12:30 - 13:30
Explore the Garden as you never have before: on wheels! Journey through the Garden grounds on a guided cart tour, learn the history of Naples Botanical Garden, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our Evenstad Horticulture Campus, and enjoy views of the Garden’s 90 acres of conserved natural areas. This 45-minute staff-led tour takes place on a quiet electric cart and requires an additional fee.

This tour is offered twice-daily at 12:30 & 1:30pm. Space is limited, reserve your tour today! Pre-registration available on the website, day-of sign-ups available at Ticketing.

Fee: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member. Garden admission not included.

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Electric Cart Tour Accessibility & Guidelines: Guests must be able to step up into and sit in the electric cart independently; no car seats or children on laps allowed. Carts are not wheelchair accessible. Guests agree to keep all limbs inside the cart, stay seated for the duration of the tour, and use the provided seat belts during the tour.

Garden Grounds Cart Tours are subject to availability, open-air Garden carts may be used in place of Tram.

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The Revelations Celebration Community Workshop
2026-04-16 17:30 - 18:30
Dance for a moment, remember for a lifetime.

The Revelations Celebration Community Workshop invites participants of all ages and abilities to experience Alvin Ailey’s iconic masterpiece, Revelations, through movement, music, and shared connection. Inspired by Ailey’s “blood memories” of his childhood and the Black church, this timeless work honors African American heritage and the resilience of the human spirit.

Open to all ages and backgrounds, this workshop celebrates Ailey’s belief that dance belongs to the people. Move, connect, and discover why Revelations continues to uplift hearts around the globe.

Since its 1960 premiere, Revelations has become the most widely performed modern dance work in the world. In this immersive workshop, participants will learn excerpts from the piece with Ailey Arts In Education teaching artists, accompanied by live music from an Ailey percussionist.

This workshop is free to attend, prior registration is required.

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What to bring

Refillable water bottle

Loose and comfortable clothes

Low tread and lightweight footwear; if you choose to wear sandals, they should feel secure on your feet and include a heel strap.

This event is organized by United Arts Collier as part of its International Dance Festival in partnership with Naples Botanical Garden.

About Ailey

Ailey Arts in Education & Community Programs (AAIE) cultivates and energizes youth and older adults to take, make, and see dance. Through our pioneering outreach programs, we reach over 10,000 participants each year, partnering with hundreds of schools, older adult facilities, and community organizations. Expanding on Alvin Ailey’s vision of sharing dance with the world, we inspire people to explore their own creativity and experience the joy of movement.

About United Arts Collier

United Arts Collier (UAC) is the state-recognized Local Arts Agency for Collier County. The UAC enriches the lives of Collier County residents and visitors alike through arts education, exhibitions, performances, community outreach programs, special events, and more.

W.O.N.D.E.R.
2026-04-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore the Garden with fun lessons and activities. All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with Garden admission for kids and adults. The program takes place Friday – Monday, 10am – 12pm, on the Performance Lawn in Wonder Circle. No registration necessary.

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Friday After 5
2026-04-17 17:00 - 20:00
Every Friday, February – April

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

Live Music Lineup

February 13 – Orquesta Tropical Sound

February 27 – West Wave Band

March 6 – Sheena Brook

March 20 – Sarah Hadeka Band

March 27 – Stolen Fruit Band

April 3 – The Moots

April 10 – Gerald Augustin (Trio)

April 17 – Kelly & Mason Band

April 24 – Bower School of Music Series, “Rhythm & Blooms“

Sarah Hadeka Band

Garden Arts Market

March 6 & April 3, 1 – 8pm

On two select Fridays, the Garden’s Arts Market is filled with unique pieces created by artists from Naples ArtCrafters. Visitors can browse the market and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art, and then wrap up their afternoon of shopping with dinner at Fogg Café.

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

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Music in the Garden
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00
Presented by Citizens

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

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.

March 28

2 – 4pm

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April 18

2 – 4pm

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May 9

2 – 4pm

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June 13

12 – 2pm

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Sensory-Friendly Saturdays: RSVP Required
2026-04-18 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.

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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.

Plant Poetry: Open Mic
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for Plant Poetry with Natalie Guerra, an afternoon of lyrical expression inspired by the beauty of plants and the shared connection they foster. Hosted in Lu’s Courtyard adjacent to Fogg Café, this event celebrates creativity, community, and open dialogue. Together, poets and appreciators explore the poetry of nature—its beauty, form, and function—while cultivating a safe, welcoming space for all. Let your voice bloom and connect with fellow artists within the Garden’s verdant embrace.

Plant Poetry: Open Mic, 2 – 4pmMarch 15April 19May 10

This event is open to the public and is included with Garden admission; free for Members. All are welcome to listen; registration is not required to attend the event as a listener. Participants who register to read or recite in advance will receive complimentary Garden admission.

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Participant capacity is limited to 20; please register in advance.

Participants interested in reading or reciting should register prior to the the event using the registration link above.

Only one participant registration is allotted per order.

Participants who register after 12pm the day of the event will need to check in with Natalie Guerra upon arrival.

About Natalie Guerra

Natalie Guerra is a poet from Fort Myers, Florida, and a first-generation American born to Salvadoran parents. She views life through a lens of opportunity and optimism. Although passionate about writing, she studied biology at the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg and also spent time abroad studying French and Spanish. After working in emergency medicine and pharmacology, Guerra rediscovered her creative voice through poetry. She is the author of over 200 poems focused on G.R.O.W.T.H., an acronym she uses to describe grieving, resting, and writing to heal. Beyond her own work, Guerra actively supports the local literary community by hosting open mics, writer’s circles, and other events for poets and storytellers. She has built a network of over 100 writers across Southwest Florida and continues to create safe spaces for connection and self-expression through writing.
