November 2025
Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
The exhibition at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child’s Garden of Verses, the beloved book of poetry for children by the celebrated Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stevenson. The exhibition features photographs of pages from a vintage edition of the book, […]
June 2026
Shared Light: Lynn Goldsmith
This summer, Selby Gardens is excited to present an indoor and outdoor exhibition featuring the work of legendary American photographer, Lynn Goldsmith, who is renowned for both her celebrity portraits and fine art images. Goldsmith’s exhibition at the Downtown Sarasota campus will combine stunning images of flowers with intimate portraits of Selby Gardens’ artist in […]
July 2026
Fourth of July All-American Cookout
Don’t miss one of Selby Gardens’ most beloved summer traditions! Celebrate Independence Day at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and enjoy a wonderful tradition at our annual Fourth of July All-American Cookout! Enjoy an evening packed with family-friendly fun, including lawn games and activities on the Great Lawn, the mesmerizing Spheres Bubble Show by Blaise Rhynds, and […]
Historical Briefings: An Exciting In-Person Lecture Series
Historic Photographers of the Sarasota Region Wednesday, July 15, 2026 11am – 12 pm Join us for Historical Briefings with John McCarthy, Regional Historian at Selby Gardens, as he showcases historic photographic images of Sarasota from 1885 through 1940. Inspired by our current exhibition “Shared Light: Lynn Goldsmith”, this program highlights early photographers who captured […]
August 2026
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