Every Day from now until April 1
Be dazzled by seasonal blooms as you stroll through one of America's finest gardens. During...
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Be dazzled by seasonal blooms as you stroll through one of America's finest gardens. During March and April, enjoy the scent of orange blossoms as you wind along the entrance road. To view a list of flowering plants, go to the website.
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Every Day from now until March 31
Wings of wonder await you at Bok Tower Gardens, home to more than 50 identified...
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Wings of wonder await you at Bok Tower Gardens, home to more than 50 identified varieties of butterflies. Visit the garden's historic Olmsted gardens to enjoy special areas planted to attract these winged wonders. Come witness the beauty of nature.
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April 17
Now in its 13th year, this annual spring car and vintage airplane show is the...
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Now in its 13th year, this annual spring car and vintage airplane show is the only Mustang event that showcases both restored P-51 Mustang aircraft and Ford Mustang autos of all eras, ages and styles. Show cars compete for a "People's Choice" award and the rare, restored P-51 fighters perform live aerial demonstrations. Children's activities, entertainment and photo opportunities are part of the special event. The car show is free with paid admission to Fantasy of Flight. Parking is $5.
Visit www.fantasyofflight.com/mustangs-and-mustangs for details about participating in the car show.
Note: Interactive sessions with American Fighter Aces of World War II will be featured as part of the 2010 Mustangs & Mustangs event and Fantasy of Flight’s popular Living History Symposium Series. Veterans holding the prestigious title of “Ace” will be sharing their real-life WW II aerial battle experiences with Fantasy of Flight guests during “Victory In The Sky” as part of the featured activities at the 13th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs.
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October 16
Bok Tower Gardens will host the Boktoberfest Plant Sale on October 16 from 9 a.m....
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Bok Tower Gardens will host the Boktoberfest Plant Sale on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event in Lake Wales will feature live music, German food, beer and fun for the whole family including tree climbing, face painting, butterfly house tours and more. Gardens' members will have first choice to purchase plants from 8 to 9 a.m. Some of the plants for sale will include orchids, palms, trees, tropical fruits, Florida natives, ferns, bamboo, roses, heliconias, bromeliads, tillandsia air plants and water lilies. Education will be provided by Master Gardeners, plant societies, garden clubs and the UF-IFAS Extension Service including Tom MacCubbin, Florida's foremost expert on lawn and garden issues. Live music and entertainment will be provided.
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November 6
Bok Tower Gardens’ annual Sunset & Symphony concert November 6 at 6 p.m. The Orlando...
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Bok Tower Gardens’ annual Sunset & Symphony concert November 6 at 6 p.m. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Singing Tower carillon will perform pops, light classics, Broadway hits and patriotic favorites. Bring a picnic and your family to experience a breathtaking sunset and magical starry night on one of peninsular Florida’s highest point. Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for the general public. The day of concert tickets are $20 and children under 5 are free. Call 863-734-1222 for tickets and more information. Event gates open at 3:30 p.m. The Instrument Petting Zoo will begin at 4:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, insect repellent and flashlights. Handicapped parking and shuttle service will be available. Flambeaux will illuminate the Olmsted-designed pathways leading up to the 205-foot-tall Singing Tower that houses one of the world’s great carillons. Preordered boxed picnic selections are available from the Blue Palmetto Café. Chicken and yellow rice, hot dogs, snacks and beverages will be available for sale at the Hilltop Café from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. Beer, wine and champagne will be available through intermission. The Gift Shop and Visitor Center will remain open until after the concert. Tickets may be purchased at Bok Tower Gardens, Citizens Bank & Trust, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (407-770-0071), and Chambers of Commerce in Lake Wales, Bartow, Haines City, Lakeland, Maitland and Winter Haven. Call the event line at 863-734-1222 or visit www.boktowergardens.org to purchase tickets and receive more information.
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Every Day from November 13 until November 15
Fantasy of Flight’s two-day, signature event celebrating National Aviation History Month. An All-American themed, family-friendly...
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Fantasy of Flight’s two-day, signature event celebrating National Aviation History Month. An All-American themed, family-friendly celebration featuring an air show, a classic car show, a boat regatta and a stunning display of extreme sports rounded out with food, entertainment and a day of family activity. Event admission includes entry to the Fantasy of Flight attraction and exhibits.
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