Naples Botanical Garden celebrated the 21st Annual Hats in the Garden

NAPLES, FL – April 24, 2025 – Naples Botanical Garden celebrated the 21st  Annual Hats in the Garden on Friday, March 28. This year's event welcomed over 700 guests and raised more than $4.5 million. The funds raised before and after Hats support the daily operations of the Garden, along with the Fund-a-Need focus: "Make Curiosities Happen." This initiative supports the Garden's Nature Play initiative—benefitting our future stewards and innovators.

Nature Play is a pilot program designed to reconnect children to nature in our unique tropical habitat. Three features spark wonder: Jungle Hollow, a lush world of tropical plants; Palm Hop, where kids leap and test balance; and Wonder Circle, a space for exploration and discovery.

Nature Play sustains the Garden’s daily operations, welcoming families every day. By investing in Nature Play, you’re helping us lay the foundation for permanent, family-focused features that will inspire future generations to connect with nature.

For two decades, Hats in the Garden has served as Naples Botanical Garden's primary fundraiser, advancing its mission to connect people with plants. The 2025 event, La Dolce Vita, featured a champagne reception, luncheon, and an ETRO Fall 2025 Collection Runway Show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue.

The next Hats in the Garden is scheduled for March 25, 2026.