Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. HistoryGuide currently has 82 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Daily | Visit the Decorated Historic Wray House. Visit the Historic Wray House at Flamingo Gardens which will be decorated for the holiday season during the month of December.… (Educational - Walking Tour) 954-473-2955. |
| Every Sun | A Walk on the Wild Side. Special tour for children grades 6-12 and Cadette/Senior Scouts working toward badges. Advanced education with detailed informa… (Educational - Science & Nature) 954-473-2955. |
| Every Sun | Sunday Yoga in Flamingo Park. Event category: Health & Fitness. |
| Every Sun Every Tue Every Wed More... | October is Creepy at Flamingo Gardens. Arboretum of Apprehension at Flamingo Gardens. Warning! Don't amble along the pathways of the arboretum during October if you… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 954-473-2955. |
| Daily | Black Cats, Spiders, & Bats!. Photographs of creepy animals by Jennifer Beltran, Park Ranger at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, in the Gallery. (Arts - Photography Exhibit) 954-473-2955. |
| Daily | Garden of Lights. The gardens and historic Wray Home are decked out with tens of thousands of lights and decorations, while holiday music fills th… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 954-473-2955. |
| Daily | Clocks Around the World. An exhibit of rare antique English, European, and American clocks and watches along with a special display of kid's and novelty… (Miscellaneous) 954-473-2955. |
| 08/04/05 | Labor Day Bazaar at Flamingo Gardens. Labor Day Bazaar at Flamingo Gardens, featuring crafts, jewelry, gifts, art, photography, antiques, collectibles and more all at… (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show) 954-473-2955. |
| 01/01/06 | New Year's at Flamingo Gardens. Start the New Year off in a tranquil setting. Visit the botanical gardens and enjoy the native animal and bird exhibits. (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 04/01/06 04/01/06 04/02/06 | Share Bear the Clown, Interactive Musical Shows. Share Bear the Clown provides interactive musical shows for the children at the 10th Annual Spring Garden Event. Exquisite face… (Kids - Children's Activities) 954-473-2955. |
| 04/01/06 04/02/06 | Art Exhibit & Sale. Fifteen painters known as the Flamingo Gardens Artists, some of the best watercolorists in South Florida, will show their nature… (Arts - Art Exhibit) |
| 12/09/06 12/10/06 | Grand Opening Florida Panther Exhibit. Florida Panther Habitat dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the 7000 square foot habitat for Florida's most endangered ma… (Miscellaneous) 954-473-2955. |
| 03/04/07 | Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Event category: Educational - Science & Nature. |
| 03/25/07 | Benefit Rare Plant Auction. Sunday at the Spring Garden Event brings the fun benefit auction. All auction plants, art and garden accessories are donated, s… (Retail - Plant Sale) |
| 05/11/08 | Mother's Day Special. Take your Mother to the Gardens for a relaxing day. Stroll the gardens, visit the animal exhibits and treat her to lunch. Moth… (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 07/04/08 | 4th of July Bazaar at Flamingo Gardens. Crafts, jewelry, art, photography, antiques, collectibles and gifts. George & Martha Washington visit for photos, so bring your… (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show) |
| 10/25/08 10/26/08 | Halloween Haven & Haunted House. Enjoy some pre-Halloween fun for younger children with a costume parade and tour followed by Story Time with the Good Witch at 1… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 954-473-2955. |
| 12/20/08 | Holiday Concert. Get into the holiday spirit with a special live holiday concert featuring Violins in Motion. (Arts - Concerts) 954-473-2955. |
| 04/11/09 04/12/09 | Meet the Bunny. The Bunny visits with treats for the children while supplies last. Don't forget your camera. (Kids - Children's Activities) 954-473-2955. |
| 06/21/09 | Father's Day Reptile Expo & Sale. Lots of family fun activities, reptile photo contest, Kids Korner, Stop, Look & Learn about alternative pets and sales at great… (Educational - Science & Nature) 954-473-2955. |
| 07/04/09 | 4th of July Bazaar at Flamingo Gardens. Crafts, art, antiques, jewelry. George & Martha Washington visit for photos from 10am - 2pm, so bring your camera. 1/2 price a… (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show) 954-473-2955. |
| 09/05/09 | Grow Green. Learn to grow your own vegetables. Come to this workshop and learn about soil, compost, fertilizers, irrigation, pest managemen… (Educational - Workshop) 954-473-2955. |
| 09/07/09 | Labor Day Season Preview Event. Tropical and exotic plants, orchids, garden/yard supplies, accessories and services, art and photography featuring flowers, plan… (Retail - Retail Event) 954-473-2955. |
| 09/13/09 | Grandparents Day at Flamingo Gardens. Celebrate National Grandparents Day at Flamingo Gardens & Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring the whole family and spend the day. There'… (Educational - Science & Nature) 954-473-2955. |
| 09/26/09 | Appraisal "Roadshow". Find out just how much your heirlooms are worth. Bring photos of large, fragile or heavy items. Appraisals $3 per item in addi… (Retail - Antique / Art / Jewelry Appraisals) 954-473-2955. |
| 10/18/09 | Reptile Expo & Sale Featuring Quill. Features many captive born and raised snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, frogs, scorpions, and supplies. The show also includ… (Retail - Retail Event) 954-473-2955. |
| 10/31/09 | Halloween Haven at Flamingo Gardens. Haunted "not too scary" House and Fright Film Fest (classic horror films). Costume Parade & Tour at 11am. Story Time with the… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 954-473-2955. |
| 11/07/09 | Flamingo Gardens Food & Wine Festival. BBQ Beef Brisket Culinary School Cook-off Competition, Fabulous Food Samples from 10 Top Restaurants, Great Wines and Libations… (Festivals - Culinary) 954-396-3875. |
| 11/21/09 | Learn to Grow Green. Learn about soil, compost, fertilizers, irrigation, pest management, container gardening and how to plant your seeds. Held in t… (Educational - Workshop) 954-473-2955. |
| 12/05/09 | Exterior Design Seminar. Free exterior design seminar with Beth Wilson on in-ground landscaping and container gardening for your yard and patio or balcon… (Educational - Workshop) 954-473-2955. |
| 12/19/09 12/20/09 | Visit Santa. Bring the kids to meet Santa and have a picture taken with him in the historic Wray home which has been decorated for the holida… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 954-473-2955. |
| 12/19/09 | Author Sally Singer. Children's Book Signing. Sally Singer, author of "Which Hat Will I Choose?" and Linda Guarin, Illustrator will be on hand signi… (Retail - Book, CD Signing) 954-473-2955. |
| 12/20/09 | Holiday Concert with 'Violins in Motion'. Get into the holiday spirit with a very special holiday concert presented by 'Violins in Motion.' A Suzuki music group, the mus… (Arts - Concerts) 954-473-2955. |
| 12/20/09 | Author Laura Wyatt. Children's Book Signing. Laura Wyatt, author of "Those Outrageous Owls," will sign her book in the Gift Shop at Flamingo Garden… (Retail - Book, CD Signing) 954-473-2955. |
| 01/16/10 | Reptile Expo & Sale. Rare Albino Alligator at the Reptile Expo & Sale. Plus other albino reptiles, a selection of fresh water fish and an albino Osc… (Retail - Retail Event) 954-473-2955. |
| 02/11/10 | Volunteer Orientation - Ages 55+. Come learn about the benefits of volunteering (including mileage reimbursement) for those ages 55 and up from Flamingo Gardens a… (Community) 954-473-2955. |
| 02/14/10 | Valentine's Day at Flamingo Gardens. Stroll through the lush exotic gardens, visit the animal exhibits, and reminisce in historic Wray Home. Enjoy lunch at the cafe… (Educational - Science & Nature) 954-473-2955. |
| 03/20/10 03/21/10 | Spring Garden Event. Everything for the yard, garden or patio and to bring nature into the home. Sunday features a fund-raising auction of plants an… (Retail - Plant Sale) 954-473-2955. |
| 03/21/10 | Benefit Auction. Plants and Garden Accessories. All proceeds benefit a special wildlife care project at Flamingo Gardens. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 954-473-2955. |
| 04/03/10 04/04/10 | Annual Orchid/Bromeliad Expo & Sale. The finest orchids and bromeliads are on display at fantastic prices along with supplies and expert advice to make caring for th… (Retail - Plant Sale) 954-473-2955. |
| 04/17/10 04/18/10 | Tropical Fish Show & Sale. The Gold Coast Aquarium Society provides a host of information on fresh water tropical fish, with sales and auctions. (Retail - Retail Event) 954-473-2955. |
| 05/02/10 | Members Day at Flamingo Gardens. Event category: Educational - Science & Nature. |
| 05/08/10 05/09/10 | Mother's Day African Violet Show & Sale. Annual Mother's Day Weekend show and sale. (Retail - Plant Sale) 954-473-2955. |
| 05/29/10 | Benefit Flea Market. Hunt for bargains on new, used and vintage items including jewelry, antiques, crafts, collectibles, yard sale goods and other ba… (Retail - Flea Market) 954-473-2955. |
| 06/19/10 06/20/10 | Invasion of the Giant Reptiles. A new exhibit exploring the problem of non-native reptiles spreading throughout the Everglades. Presentations with live snakes… (Educational - Science & Nature) 954-473-2955. |
| 07/03/10 07/04/10 | Old Fashioned Fourth. Jazz and Swing Music by Cindy Curtis and Company, Vintage Model A Cars courtesy of the Gold Coast Model A Club (Saturday only 10… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 954-473-2955. |
| 08/07/10 | Summer Gardening Class. Introduction to Tropical Flowering Trees by Laura Tooley, Director of Horticulture, Flamingo Gardens. Advanced registration rec… (Educational - Class) 954-473-2955. |
| 08/14/10 | Summer Gardening Class. Orchid Basics by Tom Wells and Sandi Jones, Orchid Curators, Bonnet House & Owners of Broward Orchid Supply. Advanced registrat… (Educational - Class) 954-473-2955. |
| 08/14/10 | Summer Gardening Class. Advanced Orchid Repotting and Mounting by Tom Wells and Sandi Jones, Orchid Curators, Bonnet House & Owners of Broward Orchid Su… (Educational - Class) 954-473-2955. |
| 08/21/10 | Summer Gardening Class. Butterfly Gardening by Bryan Tozzie, Horticulturist & Owner of Alexander Plant Farm. Advanced registration recommended. (Educational - Class) 954-473-2955. |
| 08/28/10 | Summer Gardening Class. Everything You Should Know About Tropical Fruit Trees in South Florida by Professor Al Will, Author of Florida Fruit. Advanced… (Educational - Class) 954-473-2955. |
| 09/06/10 | Everglades Bird Festival. Raptor and bird presentations on the Wray Lawn. Guided tours of the Aviary and Bird of Prey exhibits. Bird, Birding, and the E… (Festivals) 954-473-2955. |
| 09/12/10 | Grandparents Day at Flamingo Gardens. Special Half Price Day. Adults $8.50, Children 4-11 $4.25, Children 3 & under and Members Free. Narrated Tram Tour additional. (Educational - Science & Nature) 954-473-2955. |
| 10/22/10 10/23/10 10/29/10 | Lair of the Swamp Witch!. Witches, Zombies, and Swamp Creatures are just part of the haunted tour through the West Arboretum of the gardens. (Educational - Walking Tour) 954-473-2955. |
| 10/30/10 10/31/10 | Story Time with the Good Witch. The fun starts with a costume parade through the gardens to find the good witch and her creepy pets, plus lots of fun tricks and… (Kids - Children's Activities) 954-473-2955. |
| 11/07/10 | 7th Annual Culinary Cook-off. Offering barbeque beef brisket and side dishes by the five competing AIWF culinary schools, plus additional food sampling statio… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 954-437-0449. |
| 11/20/10 | Holiday Flea Market & Craft Show. New and used holiday crafts and gift items including jewelry, art, crafts, plants, antiques and collectibles. The $2 entry fee… (Retail - Flea Market) |
| 01/15/11 01/16/11 | Flamingo Fest. Flamingo Gardens will be filled with Flamingo art and sculptures created by local artists, Flamingo crafts and merchandise, Flam… (Festivals) 954-473-2955. |
| 01/29/11 | Benefit Flea Market. Hunt for bargains on items including jewelry, antiques, crafts, collectibles, yard sale goods and more. Admission fee benefits… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 954-473-2955. |
| 02/13/11 | Romance at Flamingo Gardens - A Truly Unique Experience. Join our Animal Care Associates on a unique walking tour exploring the courting, mating, and nesting rituals of animals and bird… (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 03/12/11 | Appraiser Joe Cohen. Specialty Appraiser Joe Cohen, Star Fellow NAWCC, will present "Getting To Know Your Clocks & Watches" at 11am, and conduct cloc… (Miscellaneous) 954-473-2955. |
| 03/12/11 | Les Blachut. Acclaimed Jazz musician Les Blachut performs at Flamingo Pond. (Music - Jazz) 954-473-2955. |
| 03/19/11 03/20/11 | 15th Annual Spring Garden Festival. Featuring dozens of specialty plant vendors, produce, gardening supplies, garden art and decor, classes and demonstrations, bota… (Festivals) |
| 04/09/11 | Benefit Flea Market. Hunt for bargains on items including jewelry, antiques, crafts, collectibles, yard sale goods and more. Admission fee benefits… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 954-473-2955. |
| 04/23/11 04/24/11 | Annual Orchid/Bromeliad Expo & Sale. Thousands of Orchids & Bromeliads will be for sale and on display. Classical Strings Ensemble 11am-1pm. Meet the Bunny 11am-1p… (Retail - Plant Sale) 954-473-2955. |
| 05/07/11 05/08/11 | Mother's Day African Violet Show & Sale. Annual Mother's Day Weekend show and sale. Treat Mum like Royalty this Mother's Day Weekend!. (Retail - Plant Sale) 954-473-2955. |
| 06/18/11 06/19/11 | Father's Day at Flaming Gardens. Great Gators! Fathers Day weekend features films, presentations, programs for kids and live Crocs and Gators throughout the day.… (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 08/06/11 | Orchid Basics for South Florida Growing. Tom Wells and Sandi Jones show you how to choose the correct orchids for your growing area, what orchids need to grow and bloom… (Educational - Class) 954-473-2955. |
| 08/13/11 | Top 20 Favorite and Unusual Plants of Flamingo Gardens. Laura Tooley, Director of Horticulture at Flamingo Gardens, presents her 20 favorite and unusual plants here at Flamingo Gardens… (Educational - Class) 954-473-2955. |
| 08/20/11 | Water-wise Landscaping for South Florida. Succulent expert, Cori Glick of A1 Growers, explains how you can landscape for a water efficient garden using succulents, native… (Educational - Class) 954-473-2955. |
| 08/27/11 | Growing Your Own Vegetables and Herbs in South Florida. Dylan Terry, teaches you how to grow your own organic vegetables, fruit, and herbs in South Florida. Instructions include how to… 954-473-2955. |
| 09/05/11 | Flamingo Gardens Bird Festival & Free- Flight Aviary 20th Birthday Celebration. The Bird Festival is half-price entry all day, so bring the whole family!. (Festivals) |
| 11/06/11 | AIWF's 8th Annual BBQ Cook-Off. Six competing AIWF South Florida Culinary Schools compete for "Best Barbeque Ribs and Sides" Champion! Enjoy the culinary school… (Community - Cooking Competition) |
| 11/12/11 | SwampFest. Giant Snakes invade Flaming Gardens. Half price admission. (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 11/12/11 | SwampFEAST. Food Truck Round Up invades the Courtyard area for a gourmet SwampFEAST with 15 Food Trucks, a live DJ, and dining amid the Parr… (Miscellaneous) |
| 02/15/14 | Camp Connections Spring & Summer Camp Expo. This event will connect parents and future campers with over 50 camps and enrichment programs. Families who attend will enjoy a… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| 10/30/14 10/31/14 | Story Time with the Good Witch. Kids will love story time with friendly witches and their creepy pets. Kids can also participate in a costume parade, and other… |
| 10/30/09 10/16/15 10/17/15 More... | Haunted Nights. The Swamp Witch takes her revenge on nights before Halloween. Outdoor, nighttime event features live actors & animatronic props… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 954-473-2955. |
| 07/04/11 07/04/12 07/04/13 More... | Old Fashioned Fourth. Features a free antique-car show, games throughout the gardens and wildlife sanctuary, watermelon- and pie-eating contests, '50… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 05/30/11 05/24/19 | Memorial Day KidzFest. Discover 27 life-sized dinosaur replicas nestled in the jungle setting of the Gardens. Kids can meet a paleontologist, take spec… (Educational - Science & Nature) 954-473-2955. |
| 10/02/10 10/04/19 | Annual Great Scarecrow Contest. Scarecrows take over the bootanical gardens! Enter your own creative scarecrow and compete or just come vote for your favorite… (Community) 954-473-2955. |
| 10/08/11 10/11/15 10/12/15 More... | Harvest Festival. Features themed weekend activities which includes free hayrides, pumpkin patch & free decorating station, theme costume contests… (Festivals) |
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