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Native, exotic plant shopping in South Florida

If you’re a fan of fanciful flowers and other fabulous foliage, plant shows, orchid festivals and plant sales are offered in South Florida.

Delight in displays, and shop from vendors offering native plants, exotics, and other products for enhancing your yards and indoor spaces. 

Often, plant fairs include such extra activities as educational workshops, art exhibits and fun for kids.

Lots of plant sale events are free to attend.  For those with fees, discount opportunities are occasionally offered. Inquire about refund policies. Refunds may not be offered.

Plant Fairs & Events in South Florida in 2023

 

Plant Fairs & Events in South Florida in 2022

Featured events

Boynton plant sale

Plant sale is 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. November 4 at Boynton Beach Schoolhouse Museum, 129 East Ocean Avenue
Boynton Beach, 33435. Includes succulents, bromeliads and Florida-friendly foliage. Free entry. Cash only.

Host is Boynton Beach Garden Club

 

Plantapalooza

Mounts Botanical Garden

Events featuring plant vendors and artisans in 2022 include 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. November 5 and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. November 6

Entry fees are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65 and older, military with ID and university students;  $7 for ages 6 to 17; free for members and and 5 and younger

531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415, 561-233-1757

Miami-Dade

Redland International Orchid Festival

October 7-9 Redland International Orchid Festival, Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead, 305-247-5727,  website.

Fees are $12 if purchased prior to the event while a promotion is on. At the event, entry is $15. Entry is free for ages 11 and younger. Parking is $5.

Broward

Native Plant Sales

Fern Forest

Native Plant Sale at Fern Forest 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. September 17 in North Broward, Entry is free.  Native Plant Sale at Fern Forest 

Fern Forest is at  201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek, 954-357-5198, website

Secret Woods

Native plant sale at Secret Woods, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. October 22, Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach, 954-357-8886, website. Feature: Secret Woods in Dania offers free entry, free parking & nature walks

Palm Beach

Exotics & Orchid Sale

September 17 &  18 Exotics and Orchid Sale

Mounts Botanical Garden

Entry fees $15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65 and older, military with ID and university students;  $7 for ages 6 to 17; free for members and and 5 and younger

531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415, 561-233-1757

Plantapalooza

Mounts Botanical Garden

Events featuring plant vendors and artisans in 2022 include 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. November 5 and 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. November 6

Entry fees are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65 and older, military with ID and university students;  $7 for ages 6 to 17; free for members and and 5 and younger

531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33415, 561-233-1757

Delray Orchid Show & Sale

Delray orchid show and sale is October 22 & October 23 at Old School Squire, 51 Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach 33444

Entry is $5

 

Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale in West Palm

Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale is 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. October 22 at South Florida Fair, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33411. Entry is free. 

Florida gardens: Free resources to spruce up your yard

Plenty of useful free information is readily available for residents who want tips on selecting the perfect plants for their yards. Some information is online. Or landscaping experts are available via phone and email. Florida herelandscaping: Free resources to enhance your yard

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Jazz at Jackson

12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park

Trucks & Music: Paul Anthony & The Reggae Souljahs

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Town Center Promenade, Wellington

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Live music at Doral Yard

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Friday, March 24, 2023

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Free Miami Beach Live!

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lummus Park

Night market at Dania Pointe

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dania Pointe

Food truck gathering at Tropical Park

5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Live Music at The Square: Yvette Norwood-Tiger, Jazz

6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Jam on percussion for free

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Free Drive-in Movie Night

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Lantana Sports Complex

Live @ Mickel in Broward

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Mickel Park

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free outdoor films in Hollywood

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach

Plantation Farmers Market

8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation

Earth Day Festival in Sunrise

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Sawgrass Sanctuary Park in Sunrise

Florida Renaissance Festival on weekends

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park

Free Miami Beach Live!

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lummus Park

Kite Festival in Miramar

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Miramar Regional Park

Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk

Live Music at The Square: KIKA

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Global Frontiers

5:00 pm | FREE | Bill Cosford Cinema

Cultural Saturdays at Dania Ponite

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Live Music at The Square: Danielle Santilli

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Fort Lauderdale Art Walk

6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Music & Arts South of Sunrise district

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Discount late-night movies

11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach

Tamarac Farmers Market

9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park

Florida Renaissance Festival on weekends

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $0-35.28 | Quiet Waters Park

Free Miami Beach Live!

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lummus Park

Kids' Graffiti Drawing Class

10:00 am | $16.00 | Museum of Graffiti

Free acoustic music jam

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Secret Woods Nature Center

Live Music at The Square: Matt Brow

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Free Family Day at Bass Museum of Art

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Bass Museum of Art

Family Sundays at Dania Pointe

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe

GospelFest

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Little Haiti Cultural Center

"Out of this World" concert: Boynton Beach Gold Coast Band

3:00 pm | $0-10.00 | First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach

Babar the Elephant

3:00 pm | $8.00-15.00 | Pinecrest Gardens

Savor The Sounds in Pembroke Pines

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | City Center in Pembroke Pines

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade

Tropical Sundays Live Music

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Comedy Night at Nightlife Brewing Co.

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.

Salsa dance class

9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain

Monday, March 27, 2023

Jam Session

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Arts Garage

Comedy Night at Sandbar Sports Grill

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Regal Theatres: Discounted movie tickets on Tuesdays

All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations

Tasty Tuesdays with Food Trucks

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton

Food Trucks Tuesdays

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Comedy Night at Pub 52

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.

Comedy Night at Exit One Taproom

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom

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