Exhibitions
Internalizing the External: A New Perspective on Nature
July 20 – October 27
On view in Kapnick Hall & Fogg Café
With nature as his teacher, artist Ran Adler transforms the rough and disordered materials found in the meandering wild into works imbued with harmony and intention.
Included with Garden admission; free for Members
Artist Event
Foraged Finds: Crafting Botanical Assemblages with Ran Adler
October 5, 9 – 10am
Nature Journaling Invitational
November 9, 2024 – June 22, 2025
On view in Fogg Café
This exhibition highlights artwork created during Naples Botanical Garden’s creative aging program, Nature Journaling: Botany Through Art, where artists cultivated their talents by exploring nature and self.
Included with Garden admission; free for Members
Photo: Iris Tower, “Timeless”, 2024
Special Events
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Music in the Garden
Get groovy in the GardenSelect Saturdays, monthly from October through June. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy the musical stylings of our local talent at your favorite tropical venue!
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DÍa de los Muertos Celebration
Celebrate at the GardenNovember 2 & 3. Experience the holiday’s significance and its rich culture through music, dance, and arts and crafts stations.
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Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden
Plan your eveningNovember 29 – January 5. Celebrate winter the tropical way! Illuminated palms, live music, and themed cocktails make this the can’t-miss event of the season!
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Plein Air Fest 2025
Learn moreJanuary 25, 10am – 2pm. Discover the art of painting en plein air, talk with local artists, and create your own nature-inspired pieces to take home!
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Sunset Wednesdays
Make the most of your WednesdayFebruary – April, 5 – 8pm. Enjoy a midweek break! Sign up for a specialty program, relax in the Garden, and take in the beauty of a tropical sunset.
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Friday After 5
More details hereFebruary – April, 5 – 8pm. The Garden is the place to be Friday nights! Kick off your weekend with dinner at Fogg Café, fun activities, live music select evenings, and more.
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Annual Ikebana Exhibition 2025
Embrace the eleganceFebruary 14 – 16, 8am – 5pm. Get inspired by the minimalist, meditative art of Ikebana with live demonstrations, activies, and arrangements galore.
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Naples Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale 2025
See event detailsFebruary 21 – 23, 8am – 5pm. Immerse yourself in the beauty of orchids with unique displays, live demonstrations, and a must-shop market.
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Naples Flower Show & Garden Market 2025
Floral fun awaitsMarch 14 & 15, 8am – 5pm. Experience Florida’s premier flower show with stunning floral designs, educational displays, and unique vendors.
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Blooms & Brews 2025
See details + purchase ticketsApril 19, 6 – 9pm. Sample craft beer from local breweries while watching the sunset and jiving to live music in a tropical oasis.
Naples Botanical Garden: A Living Canvas, our seasonal theme, invites you to explore the Garden as a dynamic work of art. From container-sized vignettes to entire landscapes, you can explore how we put plants together for form and function. What you see in the ground in the Garden is not accidental; it is a result of careful curation and deliberate thought. With this theme, we’ll pull back the curtain on our creative and scientific processes.
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