Waterlily Weekend

@ The Garden curates a growing collection of waterlilies with nearly 300 diverse specimens on display throughout our many aquatic gardens. This two-day festival on August 29 & 30 from 9am – 2pm will celebrate these water nymphs with special tours, demonstrations, and more when these blooming beauties are at their peak. *Due to the popularity of this event, we are temporarily pausing our Dogs in the Garden program on Sunday, August 30. The program will resume the following Tuesday. Visit this page for more details. Schedule of Events Activities, Displays & Demonstrations Waterlily Weekend Photo Competition Display 9am – 2pm Kapnick Hall Self-Guided Nature Journaling 9am – 2pm Kapnick Hall Victoria Waterlily Encounter 9:30 – 10am & 12:30 – 1pm Performance Lawn Meet the Curator: Waterlily Weigh-Off and Talk 10 – 10:30am & 11:30am – 12pm Performance Lawn WONDER: Floating Flora 10am – 1pm Performance Lawn Drop-In Nature Journaling Demonstration 10am – 2pm Kapnick Hall Specialty Tours & Programs Program: Walk Among the Waterlilies 9am Immerse yourself—literally—in our aquatic collections during this special guided opportunity! Discover how to capture nature with your smartphone camera before wading into the Water Garden for an up-close-and-personal view of our waterlilies with our Curator of Special Collections. $65 Member / $85 Non-Member Registration Coming Soon Become a Member and Save! Specialty Guided Tour: Waterlilies & Beyond 11am & 12pm Look beyond the flowers of the waterlilies and aquatic plants in our collection to discover the hidden role they play in our everyday lives. Check in with Visitor Services at Ticketing before meeting your guide at the Smith Entry Prow.  $10 Member / $15 Non-Member; Register at Ticketing upon arrival or add a tour to your Garden admission reservation by following the link below. Registration Coming Soon Purchase Garden Admission Included with Garden admission; free for Members. Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps to support Naples Botanical Garden’s conservation efforts.