Dive into Waterlily Weekend in the Naples Botanical Garden
On Aug. 30 and 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., this fun, family event returns to Naples Botanical Garden. During Waterlily Weekend, there will be many ways to celebrate waterlilies on display throughout the Garden’s water features. Guests can enjoy demonstrations, activities, and talks with garden gurus, all included with Garden admission. Specialty paid tours will be offered all weekend long for those wishing to dive deeper into the Garden’s waterlily collection.
Many adventures await guests, including:
• View nearly 300 vibrant waterlilies blooming at their peak
• Specialty paid tours of our waterlily collections; register at Ticketing upon arrival
• Beyond Juicery + Eatery on site, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Waterlily demonstrations and expert talks
• W.O.N.D.E.R. family programming: Floating Flora, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• The 2025 Waterlily Weekend Photo Competition display, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Waterlily Weekend Programs, Displays and Demonstrations
Plant Sale
• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Members only from 8 to 10 a.m. on Aug. 30)
• Members save 10%
• Options include zone-hardy plants along with aquatic plants
Meet the Curator: Create a Waterlily Garden
• 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Waterlily Weigh-Off Demonstration
• 10:15 to 10:30 a.m.
Victoria Waterlily Encounter
• 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. & 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Dig Deeper: Waterlilies Big & Small
• 1 to 2 p.m.
Waterlily Weekend Tour Schedule
Waterlilies & Beyond
• 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Noon
*Tours are $10 for Members, $15 for Non-Members.
About Naples Botanical Garden
With a family-friendly, natural and ever-changing experience, Naples Botanical Garden is where plants and people thrive together. Every Garden admission ticket or membership purchase helps support conservation efforts.
Summer hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 1 through Sept. 30. Please note: The Garden will be closed on Tuesdays, August and September. For details.