Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

A much-anticipated precursor to the holiday season in Miami, NightGarden returns in November for its seventh season at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, promising even more psychedelic scenery, family-friendly activities and interactive artwork than ever before. Running from November 7 through January 11, NightGarden invites guests to frolic around a neon-lit wonderland of tropical trails lined with holographic sculptures, secret sunken ponds and hidden fairy worlds. Expect several enticing new activations this year, including the Tree of Life, a monumental centerpiece with lights and projections activated by guest touch. You'll also find new immersive domes with themed photo backdrops, a Secret Garden Laser Light Show, movie nights and more. How much are tickets? Tickets start at $28 and vary based on date and time, with discounts for Fairchild members and seniors. Children three and under are free.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden dedicates two full days to the beloved cocoa bean for this long-running annual event. The main star of the show—if you couldn’t guess—is chocolate. Don’t miss your opportunity to taste samples from artisan chocolatiers, indulge in chocolate pairings with wine and spirits, sit in on lectures and participate in all sorts of sweet demonstrations. For the 2026 edition, sample and shop handcrafted chocolates from master chocolatiers featuring truffles, chocolate bars, bonbons and specialty sweets made by local and international makers. There's also a build-your-own chocolate bar station, chocolate-and-bourbon flights and the world-famous Choco Choco ChooChoo for the kiddos, among other delights.