Thursday, January 12, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy the Garden by the light of a full moon and enjoy silent tram tours every half hour, free yoga under the stars by Rina Yoga and spectacular views of the sky through the South Cross Astronomical Society’s powerful telescopes. Sunday, January 15, 3:00 p.m. Create a special memory with our Mommy and Me Tea, held on the veranda and in the ballroom of the Jean DuPont Shehan Visitor Center. Live music by local guitarist Rob Friedman enhances the ambiance of our Afternoon Tea, which is served at beautifully set tables by delightful garden volunteers. For information or reservations, please call Marnie Valent at 305.663.8059. Thursday, January 19, 7:00 p.m.
The 6th Annual Chocolate Festival kicks off with Rodney Snyder of Mars, Inc. speaking on the history and importance of chocolate. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 20, 21 and 22,
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Enjoy three days of chocolate treats, cacao tree sales, yoga, the ChocoKids area, cooking demonstrations, our ChocoWalk, informative lectures and much, much more. View video and photos of past International Chocolate Festivals to see what makes this event so special. Monday, January 23, 11:30 a.m. Are you or a loved one living with Alzheimer’s? If so, then come to Fairchild and experience the power of plants. Early to mid-stage patients and their caregivers will be treated to lunch and an exclusive and interactive tram tour of Fairchild. View a photo gallery here. It is our pleasure to offer this program free of charge. Registration is requested at least one week in advance of each offering. Please RSVP to 305.667.1651, ext. 3388 or jbickle-montano@fairchildgarden.org. Thursday, January 26, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fairchild will host a luncheon honoring local women who make philanthropy fashionable. Following the luncheon will be a fashion show featuring spring collections, presented by Neiman Marcus Vice President and Fashion Director, Ken Downing. Tickets are $250. For tickets and reservations please contact: sshubin@fairchildgarden.org or 305.667.1651, ext. 3375. Thursday, January 26, 7:00 p.m. Martin Margulies will speak on the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, one of the most important contemporary art collections in the world today. Saturday, January 28, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Adolescent energy meets explosive environmental issues as high school students debate topics related to Water. Saturday, January 28, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Kids can come dressed as their favorite fairy and then create their own magical wings. Enjoy a flashlight tram tour at 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. There will be an interactive storytime and singalong for pint-size pixies at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 1:00 p.m. Enjoy live music performed by students of University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Ensembles may include: the harp, the French horn, guitar, clarinet, the bassoon and more. Thursday, January 31, 12:00 p.m. Join us for a lunchtime lecture from Brandi Reddick, Communications and Artists Manager for the Art in Public Places program, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.
The new class schedule is now available online, so look for classes on cooking, garden crafts, horticulture and much more. Visit our website for a full listing and description of all of Fairchild's amazing classes. Enjoy a variety of art, horticulture and yoga classes offered in conjunction with Miami Dade College at the beautiful Fairchild Farm. The Fairchild Farm provides a tranquil and natural setting to nurture the creative spirit and inspire the artist and horticulturist in all of us. For a complete list of the classes visit our website. To register, call 305.258.0464, ext. 309 or email lwerner@fairchildgarden.org. The Fairchild Farm is located at 14885 SW 248 Street, Redland, FL 33032.
Thursday, February 2, 7:00 p.m. Join us for a lecture by Bonnie Clearwater of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami. The first Friday of every month, Friday, February 3, 1:00 p.m. Is there a plant in your garden that you just don’t know what it is? Then bring it to Fairchild’s Herbarium and let our Scientists uncover its origin! Bring your plant cutting or sample to Fairchild’s Herbarium and participate in our Plant Identification Workshop. Space is limited to the first twelve people who register online. Please no photographs, real specimens only. The Fairchild Herbarium is located at 11935 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Saturday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. The Gala in the Garden is Fairchild's annual black-tie event and largest fundraiser. For more information please contact Susannah Shubin, at sshubin@fairchildgarden.org or 305.667.1651, ext. 3375. Sunday, February 5, 1:00 p.m. Enjoy live music performed by students of University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Ensembles may include: the harp, the French horn, guitar, clarinet, the bassoon and more. Thursday, February 9, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy the Garden by the light of a full moon and enjoy silent tram tours every half hour, free yoga under the stars by Rina Yoga and spectacular views of the sky through the South Cross Astronomical Society’s powerful telescopes. Friday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a night of movie fun as A young girl's "sweet sixteenth" birthday becomes anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment possible in the romantic comedy Sixteen Candles. This movie will be shown surrounded by the beauty of nature in Fairchild’s outdoor theater. Admission: $10 for Members, $15 for Nonmembers, $8 for Member children, $10 Nonmember children and free for children 5 and under. Tuesday, February 14, 7:00 p.m. What better way to spend Valentine's Day than with your special someone listening to the sultry sounds of jazz singer Nicole Henry. Let her music set the mood on the most romantic night of the year. General Admission: Members $60, Non-members $75; Students (with ID): $25; Kids: 6-18 $20, 5 and under are free. VIPpackage: Member price $150, VIP Non-member price, $175 includes reserved seating, candlelit dinner and wine. You may purchase tickets online or by phone at 305.667.1651, ext. 3377. | 
