Night Garden: A Magical Light Spectacular
What:  Fairchild transforms into an enchanting fairyland, glowing with vibrant, rainbow-lit pathways. 
When:  November 15 – January 12, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Dates Vary
Where:  Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Maimi, FL 33156
https://ftbg.ticketapp.org/portal/product/60

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Garden  of Lights
What:  Annual holiday event featuring an after-hours, self-guided walk through the gardens adorned with thousands of lights and decoratiions, and live music performances.
When:  December 13-23 & 26-30
Where:  Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, FL  33330
https://flamingogardens.org/events-calendar/flamingo-gardens-garden-of-lights/

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Orchid & Plant Festival
When:  December 7 & 8, 9:30am – 4pm each day
Where:  Sawgrass Nature Center, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs, FL  33065
https://sawgrassnaturecenter.kindful.com/e/sawgrass-nature-center-wildlife-hospital-orchid-and-plant-festival-december-2024

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Equality Garden Club Annual Holiday Party
What:  Potluck dinner and festivities to celebrate the holidays.  Enjoy delicious food and camaraderie, test your knowledge on our gardening quiz, take part in our “Bring a Plant/Take a Plant” exchange, and EVERYONE takes home a beautiful blooming orchid.
When:  Wednesday, December 11 (NOTE:  It’s the SECOND Wednesday of Dec.)  Socializing starts at 6:30, dinner starts at 7:00 pm
Where:  Hagen Park Community Center (in lieu of our regular monthly meeting)

 

 

Orchid Renaissance:  Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society’s 65th annual orchid show and sale
The nonprofit Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society will present “Orchid Renaissance,” their 65th annual orchid show and sale with dozens of vendors at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL  33025.  Admission is $15, available at FLOS.org.  Parking is free and plentiful.  Show hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 10, 11, and 12 10 am to 5 pm Fri. & Sat.; 10 am to 4 pm Sunday.
https://www.flos.org/society-activities/2024-fort-lauderdale-orchid-society-show/

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Tamiami International Orchid Festival
When:  Friday-Sunday January 17-19, 2025, 11am-6pm daily
Where:  Miami Dade County Fair Expo Center – 10901 SW 24th St, Miami FL 33165
https://tamiamiorchidfestival.com/tiof/public/about

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Get Ready to Ramble!
What:  EGC-sponsored day-long bus trip to several nurseries in the Homestead area – Details coming soon!
When:  February 2025, Date To Be Determined

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The University of Florida publishes a selection of gardening events, webinars, and 
presentations being held around the state.  Check out their website here:  
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener/events/

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