Naples Botanical Garden

Friday After 5
2026-04-17 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, 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

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

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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.

ChromaFlora
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00
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
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-21 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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W.O.N.D.E.R.
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-20 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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Daily Tours
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-21 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.

Beginning May 1, Daily Tours will take place at 10am & 12pm.

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
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-19 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-20 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-21 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
2026-04-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-20 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.

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

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

Upcoming Dates

May 9

2 – 4pm

The Dead Ataris

June 13

12 – 2pm

Havy Rodriguez & The Miami Splash Band

Hailing from Naples and Miami, Havy Rodriguez & the Miami Splash Band bring a fun fusion of Latin, pop, and jazz. From bachata and bolero to rumba and cumbia, they bring beats that make it hard not to tap along with your feet!

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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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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.

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.

Morning Mile
2026-04-20 10:00 - 10:45
Come join us on a guided, mile-long walk in the Garden! Enjoy views from our paved lake trail, participate in some light stretches, and learn about the natural ecosystems of Florida and the part they play in keeping our Earth healthy. This program is offered select Mondays, January – April at 10am, and lasts about 45 minutes. Register with a member of our education team at the Smith Entry Prow upon arrival.

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

Birding in the Garden
2026-04-21 08:00 - 10:00
Discover the avian species that call the Garden home as you join our birding volunteers on this weekly morning walk in our 90-acre Preserve. Plus, scope out breathtaking views of restored native Florida wetlands from your vantage point on the Jim and Linda White Birding Tower.

Meet at the Smith Entry Prow; these informal, conversational birding walks depart at 8am.

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

Walk Among the Waterlilies
2026-04-21 09:30 - 11:00
Immerse yourself—literally—in our aquatic collections during this special guided opportunity! Discover how to capture your experiences in nature with your smartphone camera before wading into the Water Garden for an up-close and personal view of our waterlilies with our Curator of Special Collections. Beginners will start their own portfolio of nature photography, get a crash course in macro photography, and learn about our waterlily collection from Garden experts. Walk among the waterlilies during this new, exclusive Garden experience.

Price: $65 Members / $85 Non-Members

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April 21

May 15

June 5

This program includes stepping down into our Water Garden and wading through 2 feet of water. We recommend wearing pants and close-toed shoes that are safe to get wet. This program is not scooter or wheelchair accessible. 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). The Garden is not responsible for any damage to smartphones and recommends bringing a phone lanyard during this program.

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