Thousands of lights and holiday decor fill the Arboretum and Wray Lawn at Flamingo Gardens! Flamingo Gardens’ annual holiday event features an after-hours, self-guided walk through the botanical gardens adorned with thousands of lights and decorations. Enjoy visits with Santa and some of his friends along with nightly musical performances. Stop by the Flamingo Pond Snack Bar for holiday treats and beverages available for purchase.
Each evening will include live music in the Gardens from the participating musicians:
Fri Dec 16 | Florida Youth Orchestra’s Flute Choir with special guest, Grammy Award-winning flautist Nestor Torres |
Sat Dec 17 | LGEM Flute & Guitar Duo (World Music) |
Sun Dec 18 | Broward College Jazz Ensemble |
Mon Dec 19 | Youth Allstars Orchestra |
Tues Dec 20 | Western Singers (Western High School) |
Wed Nov 21 | Reuben Gonzalez, Saxophone |
Thur Dec 22 | Youth Allstars Orchestra |
Fri Dec 23 | Barbara Gomulka, Pianist |
Mon Dec 26 | Youth Flute Choir |
Tues Dec 27 | Bob Lyons, Steel Drums |
Wed Dec 28 | Barbara Gomulka, Pianist |
Thurs Dec 29 | Gold Coast Banjo Society |
Fri Dec 30 | Bob Lyons – Steel Drums |
Evening Garden of Lights Only Admission:
- $15.95 for ages 12+,
- $12.95 for ages 3-11
- Flamingo Gardens members and children 2 or younger are admitted free.
*Animal exhibits, tram tour, Gallery exhibit, and wildlife encounter are all closed during the event*
Daytime Park (Including Garden of Lights) Admission:
- $21.95 for ages 12+,
- $15.95 for ages 3-11,
- Flamingo Gardens members and children 2 or younger are admitted free.
- Bring your receipt back the same evening for admission to the Garden of Lights.
Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 South Flamingo Road in Davie, FL 33330. Narrated tram tour, Wray Home Museum, Wildlife Encounter and Gallery exhibits are included in daytime admission prices. Specialty weekend programs may be subject to change. Please check website for details prior to your visit.
For more information, visit www.FlamingoGardens.org or call 954-473-2955.
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Gather in our outdoor reading area in the shade of the southern live oak where Ms. Barbara will read the children a story related to nature.
After the story, Ms. Cintia encourages imagination and mindfulness through yoga. Children (and parents too!) participate in breathing exercises and yoga poses based on the subject of the story and the animals in our sanctuary. Afterwards, the children can express their own creativity by participating in a craft inspired by the story.
Story Time is free with paid admission (or membership) to Flamingo Gardens. An adult must stay with the child during story time, yoga and the craft. For more information, contact the Education Department at 954-473-2955 x115.
Dates & Books:
Sunday, January 1, 2023 – The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
Sunday, February 5, 2023 – I Am a Tree by Julie Ronci Sipes
Sunday, March 5, 2023 – Moving Words About a Flower by K.C. Hayes
Sunday, April 2, 2023 – How to Help the Earth by the Lorax by Tish Rabe (Dr.Suess)
Sunday, May 7, 2023 – Are you a Butterfly by Judy Allen and Tudor Humphries
Sunday, May 14, 2023 – (Special Mother’s Day Story Time) – My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan
Sunday, June 4, 2023 – Water and a Tree, Busy as Can Be by Anya Beltsina
Sunday, July 2, 2023 – Tree Full of Wonder by Anna Smithers
Sunday, August 6, 2023 – Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist by Marta Magellan
Sunday, August 13, 2023 – (Special Back to School Story Time) Forever A Scholar – Michael A. Woodward Jr.
Sunday, September 3, 2023 – Discover the Busy World of the Beehive by Petra Bartikova and Martin Sojdr
Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Sunday, October 29, 2023 – (Special Halloween Story Time) Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
Sunday, November 5, 2023 -The Acorn by Edward Gibbs
Sunday, December 3, 2023 – Sylvie by Jennifer Sattler
Story Time is free with paid admission (or membership) to Flamingo Gardens.
Admission
$21.95, Ages 12+
$19.95, Ages 3-11
Free for members and ages 2 and under.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Kathy Curtin
Education Department
(954) 473-2955 x115
This information is subject to change. Last updated: (3/11/22)
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Major support for Flamingo Gardens provided by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts & Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Vivian Williams
Special Programs Department
(954) 473-2955 x125