FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
The Garden Under Moonlight Glows Again
For decades, walking Fairchild under a full moon was one of the most beloved ways to experience the Garden. This season, that experience returns.
The Moonlight Garden
returns to Fairchild
The nighttime Garden is every bit as alive as the daytime one. As the sun sets, everything glows in ambers and goldenrods before easing into dusk.
The nighttime Garden is every bit as alive as the daytime one. As the sun sets, everything glows in ambers and goldenrods before easing into dusk.
Moonlight softens the vistas you know. Palms throw long silhouettes across the lawns, the pools hold the light, and familiar paths reveal shapes you may be seeing for the first time.
Night-blooming plants open and release their fragrance into the dark. The sounds shift too, the insects and night creatures filling the air where birdsong was.
The Garden you know reveals a side of itself you can only see after dark.
An Evening That Stays With You
The Garden, Unveiled.
Moonlight Garden at Fairchild brings you something you cannot find anywhere else in Miami: the Garden you thought you knew, seen in a completely different way.
Soft, reflective moments.
Step away from a busy day and into a different Garden from the one you know.
Experience self-connection and explore the lantern and candlelit paths at your own pace. Get close to the natural world that surrounds us, with the night sky open above you.
An evening worth sharing.
Moonlight Garden at Fairchild is as much about the people you bring as the Garden itself.
Whether it is a night out with friends, a rare moment to step away from the everyday together, or simply an evening that is yours to enjoy, the night creates the kind of shared memory that is hard to manufacture and easy to carry home.
The Night, Unfolded
The Garden in a different light
Watch the Garden change color as evening falls. From amber dusk to silver moonlight, it is the same place you know, and a completely different one.
Candlelit Paths Through the Garden
Candles and lanterns line the quiet paths in the night Garden, music drifts through the grounds, and mist settles over the rainforest. Follow the path at your own pace and let the Garden reveal itself after dark.
Moonlight
Walking Tours
Take a night walking tour and explore the Garden in new colors, new fragrances, and sounds only noticeable after the sun sets.
The moon,
up close
Astronomers set up their telescopes on the Bailey Palm Glade, and in the Innovation Studio, Growing Beyond Earth®, Fairchild’s partnership with NASA, opens its doors for night exploration.
A space for social connection
Settle into the Star Bar Lounge, where expertly crafted food and drinks inspired by seasonal botanical themes are available to order. Sip a premium cocktail or mocktail, and enjoy charcuterie to the sound of ambient music as the night progresses.
Night
Tram Tours
Fairchild’s beloved tram tour returns after dark. Join a narrated tour for an overview of the Garden’s collection and history, and experience it as you have never seen it before.
Full Moon Renewal: Breathwork & Sound Bath Ceremony — $25
Find stillness at the Wellness Terrace at Allee Overlook. Join instructor Federica Donato for a guided breathwork and sound bath session under the rising full moon. Sessions at 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Advance purchase is recommended. General Admission required. Sold separately.
Sketching & Painting Nocturnes by Moonlight — $25
Guided by artist Carlos Gallostra, capture the moonlit Garden through watercolor pencils in an encouraging, welcoming atmosphere. All experience levels welcome. All supplies included. Session at 8:30 p.m. Advance purchase is recommended. General Admission required. Sold separately.
Tickets & What’s Included
General admission ticket to Moonlight Garden at Fairchild includes:
Candlelit
Walking Paths
Follow the candlelit and lantern-lined paths and let the Garden reveal itself after dark.
Moonlight
Walking Tours
Guided tours to explore Fairchild after dark and uncover a side of it you have never seen before.
Night Tram Tours
Fairchild’s beloved tram tour, now running after dark for a narrated journey through the Garden’s collection and history.
Astronomy Field
Telescopes will be available for celestial viewing on a first come, first served basis.
Star Bar Lounge
A relaxation area with ambient music, where premium food and drinks are available to order.
General Admission – $35
Members – $30
Friday, September 25
7:30 – 10:30 p.m
Member discount applied at checkout. Login required.
Upgrade your General Admission ticket and save up to $10, with the addition of either of the two premium experiences at Moonlight Garden at Fairchild. Advance purchase is required.
Garden Pairing Experience
General Admission
& Garden Pairing Experience (21+)
$75 (save $10) – Advance purchase required.
Standalone Garden Pairing Experience
$50 Purchase online or on site. Limited availability.
Includes everything in the general admission ticket, plus a three-course guided culinary tasting experience near the Archie Tree and Glasshouse Patio, inspired by Garden botanicals and designed to deepen your connection with the night through taste.
Garden Pairing Experience sessions: 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Purchase in advance or onsite for the standalone experience. Advance purchase is required for the bundle, subject to availability.
Duration: 1 hour. Arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time of your session.
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Tasting Menu:
Fairchild Olive & Capri Board
Paired with White Wine
Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, and olive tapenade.
Root, Vine & Fairchild
Paired with Red Wine
Spicy chayote and eggplant with roasted seasonal vegetables, served alongside oxtail, fried plantains, and yuca root.
Jamaican Tres Leches
Paired with Rosé
Traditional Jamaican-style tres leches cake served with warm golden cornbread, Eden honey butter, Guinness, coconut, and condensed milk.
Premium Experiences
to Complete Your Evening
Wellness Terrace Experience – $25
General Admission required and sold separately.
Join instructor Federica Donato for a Full Moon Renewal: Breathwork & Sound Bath Ceremony. A chance to slow down and reconnect with the Garden in the moonlight. The session begins with gentle breathwork to release tension and bring you into the present moment. The evening concludes with a soothing sound bath with the full moon rising over the Garden, using resonant tones to support relaxation, balance, and a deeper sense of connection.
Sessions at 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Allee Overlook, the dedicated Wellness Terrace.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your selected session and bring your own yoga mat, blocks (if needed), and a blanket or towel for added comfort. Since this class is held outdoors, mosquito repellent is recommended. Purchase in advance or onsite, subject to availability.
Instructor Bio: Federica Donato is a somatic wellness practitioner and teacher specializing in breathwork, meditation, and emotional release. Her work guides individuals toward greater vitality, balance, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Moon Painting Experience – $25
General Admission required and sold separately.
Join artist Carlos Gallostra for Sketching and Painting Nocturnes by Moonlight, and discover the nighttime beauty of the Garden through a fresh creative lens. You will capture moonlit flora using watercolor pencils in an encouraging, welcoming atmosphere, suitable for all experience levels.
Session from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the Lower Cycad Vista. Please note that the session may run until approximately 10:20 p.m. All art supplies are included. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the session. Purchase in advance or onsite, subject to availability.
Instructor bio: Carlos Gallostra is a representational artist whose practice has been shaped by celebrated mentors across the U.S. and Italy. He holds a B.F.A. from the New World School of the Arts of Miami, and an M.F.A. and M.S. from the Pratt Institute of New York. Alongside his own practice, he takes great joy in helping his students find their voices in the arts.
Garden Bistro Charcuterie Experience
Complete your evening with a curated charcuterie experience, available for pick up from the Bistro at the Garden Shop. Purchase in advance or onsite, subject to availability.
Charcuterie for Two + Water
$95
Charcuterie for Two + Prosecco (21+)
$125
A curated charcuterie board for two, thoughtfully assembled. Each board features a selection of artisan cheeses, cured meat, seasonal fruits, mixed nuts, olives, honey, fresh herbs, and chocolate-covered almonds or pretzels, served with crackers.
Board composition varies based on seasonal availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Moonlight Garden at Fairchild is on Friday, September 25 2026. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Your ticket includes access to the Garden grounds, Garden Walk lit by candles and lanterns, Moonlight Garden Walking Tours, Garden Tram Ride, Astronomy Field, and access to the Lower Cycad Vista Lounge to unwind.
Yes. The Garden Pairing Experience (21+), Wellness Terrace Experience, and Moon Painting Experience are available as standalone premium experiences. These can be purchased in advance or on site. Advance purchase is recommended to secure your spot as availability is limited.
The Garden Pairing can be bundled with the General Admission ticket. Advance purchase is required for bundles.
The Garden Pairing Experience is available bundled with General Admission for $75 (save $10). The Wellness Terrace Experience and Moon Painting Experience require a separate General Admission ticket, purchased independently.
Moonlight Garden at Fairchild is an adult-oriented experience. Guests must be 21+ to participate in the Garden Pairing Experience.
Yes. Members receive discounted admission. Not a Fairchild Member? Join Now →
Moonlight Garden at Fairchild takes place rain or shine.
General Admission tickets and premium experience tickets may be purchased at the door, subject to availability. The Garden Pairing Experience bundle requires advance purchase.
Yes. The Star Bar at Cycad Vista offers cocktails and mocktail flights, and charcuterie for purchase throughout the evening.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the Garden.
Tickets are not refundable nor transferable.
The Garden you know, revealed after dark.
Experience Fairchild in a new light.