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.
February 7: Arts Market
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.
February 14: Annual Ikebana Exhibition: Extended Hours with music by Emiko Koto and Friends of Koto. Friends of Koto is a traditional Japanese music ensemble of community members and professional musicians. Founded in South Florida by Yoshiko Carlton, the group has grown into a Florida wide network of traditional Japanese musicians.
February 21: Naples Orchid Society Show & Sale: Extended Hours with music by the Kelly & Mason Band. Kelly and Mason Band is 4-piece group, playing all your favorite songs – everything from jazz, blues, funk, soul, Motown, classic rock, and pop! The Kelly & Mason Band has quickly become one of the most sought after bands in SW Florida with their fresh interpretations on the classics, Kelly’s powerhouse vocals, Mason’s out-of-this-world guitar talent, and their exceptional rhythm section! This band breathes new life into the Naples music scene!
February 28: Live music by Gulfshore Opera
March 7: Arts Market
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.
March 14: Naples Flower Show & Garden Market: Extended Hours
March 21: Live music by FLORA Top Hits
Unleash the power of music with FLORA Top Hits Band, a SWFL 5-piece ensemble dedicated to delivering an unforgettable musical experience!
April 4: Arts Market
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
April 18: Live music by Ranses Francisco
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. 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.