Join us for the 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival, an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Inspired by traditional Chinese lantern artistry and brought to life with modern design, dazzling plants, animals, and imaginative creatures illuminate every path. Interactive displays invite you to move, play, and step into the experience. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn.

Browse a vibrant selection of plants and garden-themed merchandise, all conveniently located in the parking lot in front of the Café and Gift Shop. Members of our horticulture team will be on hand to answer your gardening questions and help you choose the perfect additions to your landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on beautiful plants and gardening essentials for the season. This is a free event.

Blueberry Festival at Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten! Join us for a berry sweet weekend of fun at Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten! May 8–9 Friday: 4 PM – 9 PM Saturday: 12 PM – 7 PM 208 Newman Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507Bring the whole family out to celebrate all things blueberry! We’ll have: Local vendors Delicious food trucks Lazy Day Farm’s petting zoo Craft beer from Gary’s Brewery Blueberry-themed treats & goodiesCome shop, sip, snack, and enjoy a laid-back spring weekend filled with community fun. Whether you’re here for the brews, the blueberries, or the baby goats — there’s something for everyone!Tag your friends and make plans to join us!

We’re celebrating the monarch butterfly’s migration with our first-ever Welcome Back Monarchs event!  Join us for a morning of education about monarch migration and native pollinator gardens. Take home a native milkweed plant or seed for your garden at home! Together, we can protect monarch butterflies and essential native plant species.  The event will begin in the Foley Civic Center with a presentation from Carmen Flammini, Alabama Cooperative Extension System Agent. Following the presentation, we’ll migrate to the Riviera Utilities Native Pollinator Garden next door for guided tours and a milkweed plant giveaway. Foley Public Library will host crafts and activities for kids at the Civic Center and outside at the Garden.  Water and snacks will be provided. See you there!  May 9, 2026 9 - 10 a.m. Foley Civic Center 407 E Laurel Ave, Foley, AL Riviera Utilities Native Pollinator Garden 413 E Laurel Ave, Foley, AL