During Miami winters, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden transforms itself into The NightGarden, an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment, where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Archimedes and Flying Fairies come to life.

This magical garden is scheduled to open on Nov. 7, 2025 through Jan. 11, 2026.

NightGarden “Wise Tree.” Photo courtesy of Kilburn Live

Feast your eyes on stunning special effects and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy, where you can chat with a “wise tree” and use a special “FairyScope” (NightGarden's augmented reality game) to search for fairies.

This year, the garden has added more than 800 new lighting fixtures and added new features. Expect to see these features:

The Welcoming Tree. This towering neon landmark greets guests with r

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