Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

10/15/2026

"The Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson" presented by Better-Gro is on view October 10 through December 6 at our Downtown Sarasota campus! Visit selby.org to learn more.

10/10/2026

Just in time for spooky season! On Saturday Oct. 17 from 10:30am – 12pm, you can create your own Halloween-inspired succulent terrarium in this hands-on horticultural art project taught by our very own Selby Gardens’ Horticulturist. Learn how to layer botanical material to create a mini-ecosystem, and what it takes to maintain the enclosed environment to keep your plants thriving. You will take home a finished piece that will be the talk of your Halloween party! This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Click in the link in the comments below to purchase tickets.

10/10/2026

Come see “The Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson” presented by Better-Gro and stay for brunch! The Green Orchid by Michael's On East is serving new menu items inspired by Christian Sampson! Try "The Orchid Kaleidoscope Salad" and "Color in Motion" pavlova dessert with a refreshing "Sampson's Refraction" mocktail or "The Prismatic" cocktail!
Members enjoy a Discount at The Green Orchid by Michael's On East or Selby House Café!
Now through October 31, Selby Gardens members will receive 10% off their dining experience at The Green Orchid, in addition to the current 10% discount available at the Selby House Café.

Enjoy the perks of membership, join today!

10/10/2026

Thanks to Sarasota Herald-Tribune for this coverage of "The Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson" presented by Better-Gro, on view now at our Downtown Sarasota campus!

Explore the Orchid Show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota, where colorful art frames living orchids.

10/10/2026

Get your tickets now for our popular Halloween-themed light show, Lights at Spooky Point! On view through Oct. 31, our Historic Spanish Point campus will glow with spooky surprises, whimsical lights, and plenty of Halloween fun for all ages. 👻🦴Click the link in the comments below to purchase your tickets!

10/10/2026

It’s Opening Day for “The Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson!” Selby Gardens is excited to collaborate with contemporary artist Christian Sampson on his playful installations of color, light, and form using glass, acrylic, and dichroic film. His work is in dialogue with hundreds of our living orchids at our Downtown Sarasota campus!

10/09/2026

Thanks to Your Observer for the wonderful editorial coverage of "The Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson” presented by Better-Gro, opening tomorrow, October 10 and on view through Dec 6 at our Downtown Sarasota campus!

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will hold this year's orchid show from Saturday, Oct. 10 to Dec. 6.

10/09/2026

Looking for a little extra spooky fun? 👻🎃 Don’t miss our popular Halloween-themed light show, Lights at Spooky Point! Come for a fun-filled stroll through the glowing grounds of our Historic Spanish Point campus, on view through Oct. 31. With twinkling lights, spooky surprises, and plenty of Halloween magic around every corner, it’s an experience for all ages. 💀Click the link in the comments below to purchase tickets.

10/09/2026

Today is Member Preview Day for “The Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson” presented by Better-Gro! Selby Gardens members get exclusive first access to explore the entire exhibition before the show opens to the public on Saturday, October 10! Selby Gardens is excited to collaborate with contemporary artist Christian Sampson on The Orchid Show 2026 at the Downtown Sarasota campus, on view October 10 – December 6, 2026. This year’s Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson features a creative collaboration between the team at Selby Gardens and artist Christian Sampson, known for creating playful installations of color, light, and form using glass, acrylic, and dichroic film. Visit the link in the comments below to purchase tickets.