Prepare to spark your imagination and create cherished family memories at Miami’s Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s special NightGarden wonders exhibit.
Curious about what a visit entails? Begin with a magical stroll through the botanic garden, where you’ll discover a technicolor fairyland adorned with illuminated flowers and unique sculptures. While you’re at it, explore various lighting effects, outdoor holograms, motion-sensing technology, projection mapping and music through the FairyScope™ app, which includes an augmented reality setting. What’s more, wander along rainbow-colored pathways, interact with the wise old talking tree and join a Fairy Quest, all while savoring delightful treats from some of Miami’s most beloved food trucks.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (currently celebrating its 85th anniversary) is a nonprofit organization committed to the future of plants. It boasts a collection of palms, cycads, orchids and tropical fruit trees and hosts events throughout the year, including mango, chocolate and orchid festivals. According to a press release, the nonprofit has the most extensive education program of any metropolitan area, reaching more than 300,000 schoolchildren yearly through programs like The Fairchild Challenge, The Million Orchid Project, Growing Beyond Earth and its BioTECH High School.
NightGarden opened its doors in November and will run until Jan. 7 exclusively at night, with hours on Thursdays and Sundays from 6-10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 6-11 p.m., offering visitors a 60–90-minute alluring experience.
For tickets and more information, visit thenightgarden.com.