Friday After 5
April 25 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Friday, February – April
Make the Garden your go-to Friday night destination! Bring your friends and family to explore the Garden after-hours with fun activities, live music on select evenings, and more. The Berger Shop in the Garden and Fogg Café will be open, serving a full menu.
Fogg Café Patio Reservations
Enhance your Friday After 5 experience with your own private space on the Fogg Café Patio. This exclusive dining spot is perfect for large groups to gather and celebrate.
Details
- Patio reservation is from 5 – 7pm; one reservation per night, Wednesday & Friday evenings only.
- Garden admission tickets for all guests must be reserved separately for the same evening.
- Reservation fee: $200 (food and beverage sold separately)
- Capacity: 14 people
- Reservations are nonrefundable and must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Upcoming Dates
April 4: Arts Market with live music by Hunter McDaniel Trio
On the first Friday of each month during the Friday After 5 series, the Garden’s Arts Market is filled with unique pieces created by artists from Naples Art District. Visitors can browse the market and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art all while visiting the Garden during its magical evening hours. Plus! Enjoy locally crafted ice cream from Fernweh during your visit.
April 11: Live music by SubeloDJs
SubeloDJs is your go-to entertainment company across Florida, serving regions like SWFL, Naples, Sarasota, Tampa, and Miami. We’re all about delivering the most dynamic entertainment experience in the state. Our mission is to infuse “The Energy” into every celebration we touch. With countless performances across Florida, we’ve set the standard for exceptional entertainment.
April 18: Live music by Ranses Francisco
Ranses Francisco, also known as Disco Francisco, is a Dominican-American musician, producer, and DJ based in Fort Myers, Florida. Originally from New York City, he has been an active presence in the local live music scene since 2019. In 2020, he earned an associate’s degree in music performance from Florida SouthWestern State College. Expanding his musical journey, he made his DJ debut in December of 2023.
April 25: Enjoy an evening celebrating arts and culture with the Bower School of Music & the Arts: FGCU Jazz Combo followed by Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III. Benack has appeared as a trumpet soloist for Josh Groban, Ben Folds, fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi, Ann Hampton Callaway, and more. In addition to the evening’s musical performances, visitors may preview Tanya Trinkaus Glass’ exhibition Eternally Curious: A Journey of Creation and Growth before it opens to the public on April 26, giving Friday After 5 visitors an early look at her charismatic artwork.
Friday After 5 is included with Garden admission; free for Members. No RSVP required.
Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.
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