Programs and Events
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Bring the whole family to Miami Beach Botanical Garden, where seasonal blooms bring music, food, and activities for all ages. From kids’ crafts to live performances, every corner is alive with joy, discovery, and togetherness under the sun.
MISO @ the Garden - NEW DATE 6/28
Enjoy an enchanting evening of live music surrounded by nature at MISO @ the Garden, featuring members from the Miami Symphony Orchestra. This unique outdoor concert will take place at the beautiful Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The event is open to all ages—families, couples, and music lovers alike are welcome. We recommend bringing a blanket or low lawn chair for comfortable seating on the garden lawn.
Come early to explore the gardens and enjoy a relaxed, cultural experience under the Miami Beach sky!
Free to attend.
Sunflower Society "Planting Artistic Seeds" Free Summer Art Classes for Kids
MBBG and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids!
Sunflower Society teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art.
• Classes are for kids ages 5–12
• Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Class is free but but please register in advance to attend
Free to attend.
MiND Summer Theater Intensive (Week 1)
Join Miami New Drama for their Summer Theater Intensive, a theatrical program designed to emphasize creative exploration and personal growth. Every child is welcomed as a co-creator and leaves with skills in confidence, collaboration, critical thinking, and the ability to develop teamwork skills to achieve collective success
Full and Partial Scholarships Available.
Session 1: The Laugh Lab
A space where students will explore clown techniques, Commedia dell'Arte, and improv in a playful and dynamic environment.
Week 1: June 15 – June 18 (no class on June 19)
Week 2: June 22 – June 27
The final show will be held on Saturday, June 27
Cost: $900 for the session (weeks 1-2)
Sunflower Society "Planting Artistic Seeds" Free Summer Art Classes for Kids
MBBG and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids!
Sunflower Society teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art.
• Classes are for kids ages 5–12
• Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Class is free but but please register in advance to attend
Free to attend.
MiND Summer Theater Intensive (Week 2)
Join Miami New Drama for their Summer Theater Intensive, a theatrical program designed to emphasize creative exploration and personal growth. Every child is welcomed as a co-creator and leaves with skills in confidence, collaboration, critical thinking, and the ability to develop teamwork skills to achieve collective success
Full and Partial Scholarships Available.
Session 1: The Laugh Lab
A space where students will explore clown techniques, Commedia dell'Arte, and improv in a playful and dynamic environment.
Week 1: June 15 – June 18 (no class on June 19)
Week 2: June 22 – June 27
The final show will be held on Saturday, June 27
Cost: $900 for the session (weeks 1-2)
Sunflower Society "Planting Artistic Seeds" Free Summer Art Classes for Kids
MBBG and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids!
Sunflower Society teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art.
• Classes are for kids ages 5–12
• Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Class is free but but please register in advance to attend
Free to attend.
MiND Summer Theater Intensive (Final Show)
Join Miami New Drama for their Summer Theater Intensive, a theatrical program designed to emphasize creative exploration and personal growth. Every child is welcomed as a co-creator and leaves with skills in confidence, collaboration, critical thinking, and the ability to develop teamwork skills to achieve collective success
Full and Partial Scholarships Available.
Session 1: The Laugh Lab
A space where students will explore clown techniques, Commedia dell'Arte, and improv in a playful and dynamic environment.
Week 1: June 15 – June 18 (no class on June 19)
Week 2: June 22 – June 27
The final show will be held on Saturday, June 27
Cost: $900 for the session (weeks 1-2)
MISO @ the Garden - NEW DATE 6/28
Enjoy an enchanting evening of live music surrounded by nature at MISO @ the Garden, featuring members from the Miami Symphony Orchestra. This unique outdoor concert will take place at the beautiful Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The event is open to all ages—families, couples, and music lovers alike are welcome. We recommend bringing a blanket or low lawn chair for comfortable seating on the garden lawn.
Come early to explore the gardens and enjoy a relaxed, cultural experience under the Miami Beach sky!
Free to attend.
Sunflower Society "Planting Artistic Seeds" Free Summer Art Classes for Kids
MBBG and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids!
Sunflower Society teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art.
• Classes are for kids ages 5–12
• Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Class is free but but please register in advance to attend
Free to attend.
Sunflower Society "Planting Artistic Seeds" Free Summer Art Classes for Kids
MBBG and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids!
Sunflower Society teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art.
• Classes are for kids ages 5–12
• Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Class is free but but please register in advance to attend
Free to attend.
Sunflower Society "Planting Artistic Seeds" Free Summer Art Classes for Kids
MBBG and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids!
Sunflower Society teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art.
• Classes are for kids ages 5–12
• Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Class is free but but please register in advance to attend
Free to attend.
Sunflower Society "Planting Artistic Seeds" Free Summer Art Classes for Kids
MBBG and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids!
Sunflower Society teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art.
• Classes are for kids ages 5–12
• Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Class is free but but please register in advance to attend
Free to attend.
Sunflower Society "Planting Artistic Seeds" Free Summer Art Classes for Kids
MBBG and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids!
Sunflower Society teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art.
• Classes are for kids ages 5–12
• Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Class is free but but please register in advance to attend
Free to attend.
Sunflower Society "Planting Artistic Seeds" Free Summer Art Classes for Kids
MBBG and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids!
Sunflower Society teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art.
• Classes are for kids ages 5–12
• Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Class is free but but please register in advance to attend
Free to attend.
"It Talks Back" Unveiling
Through technology made possible by PowerWyze, we're launching an interactive experience where visitors can engage with our champion Ficus benjamina tree.
You too will get the opportunity to "speak" with our champion tree on Saturday May 30th, 2026 at 11:00am for an unveiling of this technology.
We'll be joined by special guest, artist Michele Oka Doner, whose voice is featured as the "voice" of our tree.
Free to attend.
Magical May Blooms: A Gnome and Fairy Garden Celebration
Something magical is stirring at the Garden…As May unfolds in a vibrant display of color and life, we invite you to experience Magical May Blooms—a whimsical, family-friendly celebration where gnomes, fairies, and flowers bring the garden to life. As part of our seasonal finale, this gathering offers a last chance to enjoy the series in full bloom.
Wander through blooming paths and discover pockets of enchantment along the way. Expect hands-on creativity, playful surprises, and charming moments designed to spark imagination in guests of all ages. Little ones (and the young at heart) can enjoy free craft activities, creating their own gnome and fairy-inspired treasures to take home—while supplies last.
It’s a joyful way to connect with nature, celebrate the season, and soak in the magic of May together.
✨ Save the date.
🌸 Follow the blooms.
🧚 Step into the magic.
Free to Attend
Florida Grand Opera at the Garden (MB Culture Crawl)
Experience an evening of opera in a lush, open-air setting at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Enjoy selections of beloved songs performed live, surrounded by the natural beauty of the garden.
This free event is presented as part of the Miami Beach Culture Crawl and is a collaboration between Florida Grand Opera and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
Doors at 6pm - Two separate performances at 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
Free to attend
All That Remains: Artist Talk
Artist talk exploring the themes of the exhibition, All That Remains, with artist Dahlia Dreszer, moderated by PAMM Chief Curator José Carlos Diaz.
Join artist Dahlia Dreszer for a conversation about her current exhibition at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, exploring themes of preservation, memory, and technology through photography, installation, and AI.
Moderated by José Carlos Diaz, Chief Curator of Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), the talk will delve into Dreszer’s use of floral imagery, cultural storytelling, and her AI-generated “Clone Dahlia,” an interactive digital presence featured in TIME Magazine.
Attendees will gain insight into her creative process, influences, and the evolving relationship between art and artificial intelligence.
Dahlia Dreszer is a multidisciplinary artist working across photography, installation, and AI. Her practice explores themes of diasporic identity, memory, and cultural hybridity. She has exhibited internationally, including at Green Space Miami and Pinta Panama, and her work has been featured in TIME Magazine. Dreszer integrates emerging technologies into her artistic practice, including her AI project “Clone Dahlia,” which engages audiences in interactive storytelling experiences.
Event is open to all ages.
Free to attend.
Miami City Ballet Presents: Next Stage
Next Stage transforms everyday spaces into stages, bringing Miami City Ballet closer to you than ever before. This reimagined pop-up series spotlights emerging choreographers from within the MCB community, sharing original works that are fresh, personal, and unexpected.
Each performance showcases a curated collection of styles including modern, classical, and contemporary as short pieces followed by a vibrant finale by Ariel Rose, blending ballet with the energy and expression of flamenco.
Stay after the performance for a live Q&A with Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia and the artists—and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the work comes to life.
All ages welcome.
Free to attend.
Earth Day Delight: A Gnome and Fairy Garden Celebration
A garden gathering inspired by connection and the beauty of our planet.
Something magical is stirring at the Garden…
As the season shifts and the days grow longer, we invite you to celebrate Spring Awakening—an enchanting experience inspired by gnomes, fairies, and the quiet wonder of new beginnings.
Wander into a world where imagination meets nature. Expect charm, creativity, and a touch of woodland mischief as we welcome the season in true Garden style.
Details are blooming soon—but trust us, you won’t want to miss this.
✨ Save the date.
🌿 Embrace the magic.
🧚 Let spring awaken.
Free to Attend
The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura Live at the Garden
The world-renowned Cateura Recycled Orchestra brings its inclusive music program to The Miami Beach Botanical Garden where guests will get the chance to participate in their interactive multicultural concerts and “Build Your Own Recycled Instrument” workshop. Children will explore music, STEM, and sustainability by creating instruments from recycled materials, experiencing the power of creativity and collaboration.
Founded in 2012 by environmental engineer Favio in a marginalized community built around the largest landfill in Asunción, Paraguay, the Recycled Orchestra provides 350 students living in poverty with free music education using instruments made entirely from reclaimed materials, transforming their lives through music.
Free to attend
Area Stage presents Broadway in the Botanical
Now in its third iteration, Broadway in the Botanical celebrates Women’s History Month with a special edition honoring the voices, stories, and artistry of women in musical theatre. Set against the lush beauty of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, this open-air concert features a brand-new lineup of beloved Broadway favorites in a vibrant, family-friendly setting.
Price: $25
An Afternoon with David Haskell
Join us for an afternoon with author David Haskell for the release of his latest book, HOW FLOWERS MADE OUR WORLD.
🎟 Free & open to the public · RSVP recommended · Books will be available for purchase at the event. Can't make the event? Buy your copy here.
About The Book
An exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today
We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don’t get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this exquisite exploration of the role flowers played in creating the world we know today, David George Haskell observes, smells, and studies flowers such as magnolias, orchids, and roses, as well as fascinating but less celebrated flowers such as seagrasses and tea to show us what we’ve been missing.
Flowers are beautiful revolutionaries. When they evolved, they remade the natural world: Gorgeous petals and alluring aromas transformed former enemies into cooperative partners. Flowers reinvented plant sexuality and motherhood, bringing male and female together in the same flower and amply provisioning seeds and fruits, innovations that also feed legions of animals, ourselves included. Through radical genetic flexibility, flowers turned past environmental upheavals into opportunities for renewal. This inventiveness allowed them to build and sustain rainforests, savannahs, prairies, and even ocean shores.
Without flowers, human beings would not exist. We are a floral species. Flowers catalyzed our evolution, and we now depend on them for food and a healthy planet. When we perfume ourselves, give a loved one a bouquet, or use blooms in gardens and religious ceremonies, we honor the special bond between people and flowers. The study of flowers also shaped modern science and horticulture in ways both marvelous and, sometimes, unjust.
Looking to the future, flowers offer us lessons on resilience and creativity in the face of rapid environmental change. We need floral creativity, beauty, and joy more than ever. How Flowers Made Our World combines lyrical writing, sensual exploration, and the latest in scientific research to explore some of the most consequential life forms ever to have evolved, showing how our planet came to be and how it thrives today.
About The Author
David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world. His books have twice been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction, in 2012 for The Forest Unseen and in 2022 for Sounds Wild and Broken. His 2017 book, The Songs of Trees, won the John Burroughs Medal. Other literary honors include a Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a two-time finalist for the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, and winner of the Acoustical Society of America’s Science Communication Award, the National Academies’ Best Book Award, the Iris Book Award, the Reed Environmental Writing Award, and the National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History Literature. He is a fellow of the Linnean Society of London, a Guggenheim fellow, and adjunct professor of environmental sciences at Emory University. He was previously William R. Kenan Jr. Professor at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Haskell lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jazz in the Jungle featuring Freddy Deboe Band with the Glades & DJ Travis Acker
Jazz in the Jungle featuring Freddy Deboe Band with the Glades & DJ Travis Acker
Let the night sweep you away with swinging melodies, tropical ambience, and unforgettable vibes under the stars.
Friends Circle price: FREE | Presale price: $32.07
VIP Reception: Moving Altar
Join us for the opening of Tara Benmeleh's solo show Moving Altar, on view at the Garden from March 5th through April 2nd.
Free to attend
Moving Altar
Tara Benmeleh's solo show Moving Altar
On view at the Garden from March 5th through April 3rd.
Free to attend; open to visit during regular garden hours.
Miami Beach OnStage! & Public Energy Present: Botanical Garden Groove
Close out Black History Month in style with an exciting second edition of Black dance music at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. City of Miami Beach OnStage! and Public Energy bring you a special night spotlighting sonic selections from Suzi Analogue from Never Normal Records featuring the cutting edge of New York's dance scene—Day/Dem with support from local and Miami favorites Duality and Natalie Foucauld. Expect an eclectic mix of Chicago/Detroit House, Baltimore Club, Juke, Footwork, and more recorded by Miami Community Radio throughout the evening.
Guests can also explore creative activities, including customizing their favorite clothing at the Grizzly Print Parlor and taking high-quality portrait sessions by Giano Currie's After-Hours Photoshoot Experience.
Free to attend
IlluminArts presents ‘Songs of the Earth’
Music and nature converge at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden in an evening of luminous sound. Songs of the Earth features the immersive soundscape installations of multimedia artist and composer Juraj Kojs, alongside reflective performances of nature-inspired vocal music that echo through the Garden's lush surroundings. Together, voices and sonic textures transform the landscape into a living instrument, inviting audiences to wander, listen, and discover a harmony between art and the natural world.
Price: $10-$20
Jazz in the Jungle featuring Lemon City Trio with Brian Tate Quartet
Jazz in the Jungle featuring Lemon City Trio with Brian Tate Quartet
Let the night sweep you away with swinging melodies, tropical ambience, and unforgettable vibes under the stars.
Friends Circle price: FREE | Presale price: $34.29
Aires de Navidad Christmas Concert
The magic of Christmas comes to Miami Beach with “Aires de Navidad (Celebrating Christmas with Music and Tradition)”, a festive concert that brings together voices, rhythms, and emotions to celebrate the most special time of the year, with performances from the Miami Beach Seniors Chorus, Kiley Hernández, 4 A Tiempo, and Esencia Jíbara.
Free to attend.
For information or transportation assistance, please call Gloria Campos at (305) 345-4869.
Jazz in the Jungle
Jazz in the Jungle feat. Munir Hossn & GypsySamba
Let the night sweep you away with swinging melodies, tropical ambience, and unforgettable vibes under the stars.
Friends Circle price: FREE | Presale price: $33.99
Jazz in the Jungle
Jazz in the Jungle: The Music of Miami Vice
Let the night sweep you away with swinging melodies, tropical ambience, and unforgettable vibes under the stars.
Friends Circle price: FREE | Presale price: $33.99
Jazz in the Jungle featuring Beast Mode Trio & Patricia Ligia Group'o
Jazz in the Jungle featuring Beast Mode Trio & Patricia Ligia Group'o
Let the night sweep you away with swinging melodies, tropical ambience, and unforgettable vibes under the stars.
Friends Circle price: FREE | Presale price: $33.99
Weathering: A Conversation on Art and Climate Change
A conversation at the intersection of art, science, and our climate future with Dr. Pamela L. Geller, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Miami; Dr. Adriana González Fernández, Science & Research Director at Miami Waterkeeper; Veronica Pesantes, Curator/Founder of Miami Art Hang; and Alissa Alfonso, Exhibiting Artist.
In conjunction with Alissa Alfonso's solo show Weathering: A Living Garden of Reclaimed Natural Wonders, on view at the Garden from October 18th through November 18th.
Free to attend
Paper Bag Mushroom Workshop with Artist Alissa Alfonso
Join Miami-based artist Alissa Alfonso for a hands-on, family-friendly art activity inspired by her exhibition Weathering.
This interactive workshop invites visitors of all ages to create paper bag mushrooms using simple, compostable materials — brown paper bags and bamboo skewers. Each handmade mushroom honors the natural world, celebrating its beauty and healing power while recognizing the fragile and disappearing landscapes that inspire Alfonso’s work.
Finished mushrooms can be added to a temporary community installation within the Garden or taken home as a reminder of sustainability, creativity, and care.
Come create, connect, and take part in this living garden of reclaimed wonders.
In conjunction with Alissa Alfonso's solo show Weathering: A Living Garden of Reclaimed Natural Wonders, on view at the Garden from October 18th through November 18th.
Free to attend
Weathering: A Living Garden of Reclaimed Natural Wonders
Join us for the opening of Alissa Alfonso's solo show Weathering: A Living Garden of Reclaimed Natural Wonders, on view at the Garden from October 18th through November 18th.
Free to attend
Weathering: A Living Garden of Reclaimed Natural Wonders
Alissa Alfonso's solo show Weathering: A Living Garden of Reclaimed Natural Wonders
On view at the Garden from October 18th through November 18th.
Free to attend; open to visit during regular garden hours.
Jazz in the Jungle
Fat Produce kicks off our season opener of Jazz in the Jungle at the Garden as they celebrate the release of their second record Soulful Dayson—10 reworked soul-jazz classics cut live to tape at Studio Del Sol.
Let the night sweep you away with swinging melodies, tropical ambience, and unforgettable vibes under the stars.
Friends Circle price: FREE | Presale price: $31.50