Botanical Collection & Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary

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May 19, 2012

Benefit Flea Market
9am to 2pm

Antiques, collectibles, books, and more!
Treasures galore await you at Flamingo Gardens' Benefit Flea Market, Saturday, May 19 from 9am to 2pm. A $2 entry fee to the Flea Market is requested to benefit Flamingo Gardens Botanical Collection and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary.

For information about the Flea Market contact Pat Birdsong at 954 473-2955 x134 or email volunteers@flamingogardens.org

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May 28, 2012

Memorial Day KidzFest
9:30am to 4:30pm


A day just for the kids!
This Memorial Day enjoy a pleasant day at Flamingo Gardens and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary with complimentary games, activities, and entertainment for the young ones- including free pony rides in the gardens and special wildlife shows with Kritter Kim. Also includes a kids merchandise fair.
Children ages 4-11 get in for half price during KidzFest!

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June 1, 2012

First Friday Food Trucks
5:00pm to 9:00pm


Its another First Friday Food Trucks at Flamingo Gardens!

Gourmet Food Trucks fight for your taste buds at the First Friday Food Trucks at Flamingo Gardens from 5PM – 9PM. Dozens of picnic tables in the courtyard for dining amid the Parrot Aviaries with restroom facilities nearby. DJ Mike spins the tunes. 
Entry and parking is FREE!




June 9, 2012

Lychee Fest
9:30am to 3:30pm


Flamingo Gardens is getting sweet with Lychees!

Lychee trees and fruits will be available for purchase in the Garden Shop, and visitors can try one of our Lychee creations in the Tropical Marketplace during Lychee Fest. Learn more about this great fruit tree with free presentations throughout the day.
FREE entry to courtyard and garden shop activities.

 




June 16-17, 2012

Amazing Amphibians & Reptiles
9:30am to 4:30pm


A day for dad and the kids! 

Fathers Day weekend features live amphibians and reptiles presentations throughout the day including Wildlife Educator “Otter John” Jones and his diverse collection of unusual reptiles. Underground Reptiles will have amphibians and reptiles to get up close with, and Kritter Kim will present her favorite reptilian friends. There will games and activities as well.
Fathers enter free on Fathers Day with another regularly priced admission.




July 4, 2012

Old Fashioned Fourth & Collectible Car Show
9:30am to 4:30pm


Flamingo Gardens is celebrating Fourth of July the old fashioned way with vintage & collectible cars on display in the courtyard, free games and activities, music and raffles. The Tropical Marketplace will be open with smoothies, juices, old fashioned sodas and candy, homemade pies, jellies and more. The Flamingo Cafe will feature BBQ and all-american Hot Dogs for the day.
Car Show is FREE and Flamingo Gardens is HALF-PRICE!
 






July 7, 2012

Mango Mania!
9:30am to 3:30pm


Flamingo Gardens is getting juicy for Mango Mania! Mango trees and fruit will be available for purchase in our Garden Shop, try our mango creations in the Tropical Marketplace, and learn more about this great fruit with free presentations throughout the day. Mango Mania is FREE in the Garden Shop and courtyard.




July 21-22, 2012

Wet-n-Wild Weekend

9:30am to 4:30pm

Beat the heat with our Wet-n-Wild Weekend at Flamingo Gardens on July 21st & 22nd. We'll have water slides and Bounce Houses, water games and activities, and animal presentations throughout the day, as well as the usual fun in our botanical gardens and Everglades Wildlife sanctuary.
Flamingo Gardens is HALF PRICE for Wet-n-Wild Weekend!
 




Check back for more about these 2012 Events:


May 19

May 28
Memorial Day KidzFest
Click here for Vendor Application

June 9
Lychee Fest

June 16-17
Reptile Event

July 4
Old Fashioned Fourth 

July 7
Mango Mania

July 21-22
Wet-n-Wild Weekend

August 4, 11, 18, 25
Summer Gardening Classes

September 3
Labor Day Bird Festival

October 13
Great Scarecrow Festival

October 19, 20, 26, 27
Haunted Nights at Flamingo Gardens

October 28
Story Time with the Good Witches

November 10
SwampFest & SwampFEAST

November 17
Benefit Flea Market

December 14, 15, 21, 22
Garden of Lights

Save the date for these 2013 Events:

January 19-20
Flamingo Fest

February 9
Romance in the Gardens

February 23-24
17th Annual Butterfly & Garden Festival

March 30-31
32nd International Orchid Show & Sale



For questions about any special event please call 954-473-2955 or email events@flamingogardens.org
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