Season Opener at the Garden: Jazz in the Jungle, New Exhibition, and Botanical Boutique Reopening
- wgclients01
- Oct 5
- 8 min read
October marks the start of a new season at the Garden, beginning with our Season Opener on Friday, October 18. The evening will feature the return of Jazz in the Jungle, the opening of Weathering, a solo exhibition by Alissa Alfonso on view through November 18, and the grand reopening of the Botanical Boutique. Members are invited to join us for free as part of the newly named Garden Friends Circle, which celebrates the vital role our supporters play in helping the Garden grow.
The refreshed Botanical Boutique debuts a stunning new interior with wallpaper designs by renowned artist Carlos Betancourt, generously donated by Casamonte, and showcases a curated selection of botanical art, handmade goods, and creations by local artisans. Learn more at mbgarden.org/membership. The garden is located at 2000 Convention Center Drive in the heart of Miami Beach.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Yoga by Ima Yoga
Tuesdays | October | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Join us every Tuesday at 9:30 am for an energizing and restorative Vinyasa yoga class set amidst the lush beauty of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This all-levels practice weaves together mindful breathwork, flowing asana, and a grounding sound healing experience to leave you balanced, refreshed, and connected to nature.
Friends Circle price: $25, regular price: $30 • Tickets
WORKSHOP
Heal The Planet presents Nighttime Pollinators
Saturday | October 4 | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
This October, discover a hidden world at Miami Beach Botanical Garden! Join Heal The Planet as we explore the fascinating lives of nighttime pollinators. You'll learn about the unique creatures, from moths and bats to beetles and other nocturnal insects, that play a vital role in our ecosystem after the sun goes down.
Free to attend • Please RSVP
WORKSHOP
Live Naked Plants
Saturday | October 11 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Learn about basic concepts and possibilities of gardening off the ground!
Even if you have limited yard space and only one or two trees, you can still increase the diversity of plants in your yard—whatever its size—by gardening “in the trees”.
This workshop will introduce participants to the following concepts:
The idea of gardening off the ground—that is, WITH NO SOIL!
Tactics by which plants can be grown off the ground
The wide diversity of plants that can be grown in a very small space
Local resources for sourcing suitable, high-quality plants
Leave this workshop with real data about the aerial plants you’d like to grow and where to get them, and ultimately, the knowledge to keep them healthy and thriving.
About Craig Morell:
Craig Morell has been involved with tropical horticulture all his life. With a career spanning 40 years, he worked as an orchid grower in West Palm Beach, Horticulturist at both the Boca Raton Resort and Pinecrest Gardens, and recently retired as Director of the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Coconut Grove. Orchids and epiphytes are his passions. He maintains a diverse collection of tropicals at home in Vero Beach.
Friends Circle price: $45, regular price: $60 • Tickets
WORKSHOP
HypnoExpression: Meditate • Create • Elevate – Release The Power Within
Sunday | October 12 | 2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Step into a soul-nourishing journey of hypnotherapy meditation, art therapy, and dance therapy woven together around the theme of “Release the Power Within”.
Set in the lush beauty of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, this immersive experience guides you through the pyramids of Egypt, where you’ll destroy what no longer serves you, reclaim hidden treasures, and embody your most authentic, empowered self.
A sacred, multi-sensory activation blending hypnosis, art, and movement—grounding you in freedom, creativity, and joy.
Please bring a yoga mat, water, wear comfortable clothes, and bring an open mind.
Friends Circle price: $33.75, regular price: $37.50 • Tickets
WORKSHOP
Bonsai 101 Series
Saturday | October 18 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Glenn Hilton, president of the Bonsai Society of Miami, co-owner of Miami Bonsai Specialist, and horticulture specialist presents BONSAI 101: The Art of Growing and Keeping Miniature Trees.
This is the first of a series of upcoming programs to learn about the ancient art of bonsai. Glenn will teach you the history, guidelines, and techniques of bonsai and how to start your own bonsai tree. We recommend you sign up for upcoming programs to learn about different styles of bonsai and get additional hands-on experience working on trees.
Friends Circle price: $25, regular price: $30 • Tickets
LIVE MUSIC
Jazz in the Jungle Season Opener
Saturday | October 18 | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Fat Produce kicks off our season opener of Jazz in the Jungle at Miami Beach Botanical Garden as they celebrate the release of their second record Soulful Dayson—10 re-worked soul-jazz classics cut live to tape at Studio Del Sol. Vinyl and merch will be available at the show. A must-have and must-see for funk heads and Fat Produce fans alike.
Friends Circle members free; pre-sale price: $31.50 • Tickets
ART & CULTURE
Weathering: A Living Garden of Reclaimed Natural Wonders Public Art Opening
Sunday | October 19 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for the opening of Alissa Alfonso's solo show Weathering: A Living Garden of Reclaimed Natural Wonders, on view at the Garden from October 18th through November 18th.
Free to attend • Please RSVP
COMMUNITY
North Beach Compost Hub Pick Up & Workshop
Saturday | October 25 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free to attend • Please RSVP
SEMINAR
Urban Forestry & Tree Planting
Saturday | October 25 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Learn about the benefits of our urban forests, the importance of trees in our environment, and tree planting basics with Michelle Danielson, Senior Forester with the Florida Forest Service.
This is a family-friendly event—small children welcome!
Free to attend • Please RSVP
WORKSHOP
From Fragrance to Flavor: A Multi-Sensory Experience
Saturday | October 25 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This immersive workshop with Patrizio Santocchi takes fragrance creation to the next level. Participants will explore the artistry of perfumery by deconstructing and recreating some of the most iconic fragrances of our time—for example, Baccarat Rouge 540. This goes beyond a standard perfume-making class; it’s a sensory journey into the craftsmanship, components, and secrets behind a world-renowned scent.
To elevate the experience further, we will serve a custom gelato inspired by the very fragrance participants have recreated. By extracting the main aromatic components of the perfume and interpreting them in an edible form, guests enjoy a unique, synesthetic fusion of taste and scent. The fragrance will be diffused allowing guests to smell and taste at the same time enhancing the multisensory experience.
All materials provided (EOs, natural isolates, carrier oils, glass vials, pipettes, gloves, etc).
Friends Circle price: $105, regular price: $115 • Tickets
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Garden Magic: An Immersive Sound Healing Experience with SobeSHO
Saturday | October 25 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join the South Beach Sound Healing Orchestra for a unique immersive sound healing experience at the magical Miami Beach Botanical Garden. This powerful meditative and interactive experience will include breathwork, movement, live drum & dance, and a synchronized sound journey with the Orchestra. The evening will include meditation elixirs by Orion Herbs of NSEV Healing & Acupuncture and an incredible video mapping experience by local media sculptor DNASAB.
Friends Circle price: $40; regular price before 10/18: $45, after 10/18: $55 • Tickets
FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
Gnome & Fairy Garden Reopening
Sunday | October 26 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Gnomes and Fairies have returned—even the Garden's magical creatures flee the Miami summer heat!—and are ready to receive your letters.
Join us to celebrate the reopening of the Gnome & Fairy Garden and to kick off the season with some fantastical fun. Activations will include activities with State of Kid, book readings at 10:30 and 11:30 am by our friends at the Miami-Dade Public Library System, and more!
Free to attend • Please RSVP
COMMUNITY
Miami Beach Garden Club Monthly Meetings
2nd Thursday of the month | October – May | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
We welcome everyone to join us at Miami Beach Garden Club monthly events. Our first meeting of the fall will be on October 9th at 9:30 am in the Banyan Ballroom. Dues are $75 per year for new members. Follow us on Instagram @miamibeachgardenclub, and email info@miamibeachgardenclub.org with any questions.
HEALTH & WELLNESS WITH FRANCI
Sound Bath Meditation
Sundays | October 5, 12, & 19 | 9:30 am – 10:15 am
This all-levels practice will guide you to find and connect with a sense of calm that will allow you to feel more resilient to stressors and will help you respond instead of react to your challenges. We will use crystal sound bowls to begin to slow down the revolutions of the mind and support your journey inward. Each class begins with a short introduction to the technique and we practice for 15-20 minutes. There are chairs and a few mats you can borrow for the practice or bring your own yoga mat. It is not necessary to sit cross-legged, you are more than welcome to use a mat and lay down for the practice. Styles of meditation: pure sound, breathing exercises, breath awareness (anapana), mindfulness (insight), loving kindness meditation (metta), or body scanning.
Friends Circle price: $18, regular price: $20 • Tickets
Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays | October 5, 12, & 19 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Prepare for the week ahead with a Vinyasa/Hatha style Yoga class. Ground down with the Garden's tropical oasis as the backdrop. Relieve stress by connecting your breath to your movements. The class can be modified for beginners, but is filled with deep stretches, twists, balancing poses and incorporates breath work that will assist in feeling resilient to stress throughout your week.
Friends Circle price: $18, regular price: $20 • Tickets
FITNESS
Tai Chi at the Garden
Wednesdays | October | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for Tai Chi at the Garden. The class takes place weekly from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the Banyan Ballroom or on the patio/lawn (weather permitting).
Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class focuses on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels.
FOR KIDS & FAMILIES
State of Kid
Weekdays | October | see website for class times
Art, music, dance, cooking and more. Miami's most popular kid's classes, now at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden!
Register at stateofkid.com
Celebrate the Season at MBBG!
Looking for the perfect place to host your holiday party or end-of-year celebration? The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is magical in the winter! With swaying palms, twinkling lights, vibrant garden backdrops, and a distinct lack of snow, your guests will enjoy a tropical twist on holiday cheer.
Whether it’s a lively corporate gathering or a festive night with friends and family, our versatile spaces make it easy to celebrate in style. From cocktails under the stars to dancing surrounded by lush greenery, every event feels extra special at the Garden.
Book your holiday celebration today and let us help you make it one to remember! Help our Garden Grow
The Garden relies on your donations to support our collections and year-round schedule of events and activities.