Naples Botanical Garden is where plants and people thrive together. Enjoy these Garden activities created specifically for children and families to reconnect with nature, and each other.
Nature Play
Designed to encourage imagination, exploration, and open-ended play. Climb, run, jump, build, and create—all in one Garden visit!
Explore our designed Nature Play locations:
Wonder Circle, on the Performance Lawn
Jungle Hollow, in the northern edge of the Kapnick Brazilian Garden
Palm Hop, in the Kapnick Caribbean Garden
W.O.N.D.E.R.
Join us Fridays – Mondays from 10am – 12pm for activities that encourage families to Walk, Observe, Navigate, Draw, Explore and Read.
This program will take place on the Performance Lawn and is included with Garden admission; free for Members.
Sprout Route
As you explore the Garden, search for eight Sprout Sprout Route signs along the way! Scan the QR code on each sign with your smartphone to enjoy self-guided activities that encourage creativity, imagination, and foster the joy of being outdoors.
Sensory-Friendly Saturdays
Join us select Saturdays from 4 – 6pm for a peaceful, fun, and free Garden visit with disturbances minimized.
An air-conditioned take-a-break space will be provided, as well as hands-on activities for the whole family!
Draw Together! Creative Arts Workshop for Families
Combine the beauty of nature with the joy of artistic expression in this 90-minute creative arts program for families! This hands-on experience is a chance for families to create art together while surrounded by the Garden’s lush landscapes.
W.O.N.D.E.R. Activity Packs
Before you venture onto the pathway, pick up a W.O.N.D.E.R. Activity Pack at the Chabraja Visitor Center with materials specially created by our Garden educators
Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole
Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support the Garden’s conservation efforts.
