NightGarden is back at Fairchild Garden

The NightGarden exhibit, which was a big part of Fairchild Tropical Garden's winter last year is back. 

The light and special effects show is three times bigger this year, taking over much more of the garden. And while a lot of the favorite displays from last winter are back, 80 percent of this year's displays are brand new. There are more lights and lots more fun and interactive surprises. Favorites returning are Archimedes, the Talking Tree, the flying fairies and the food trucks and beverages you enjoyed last year.

And on New Year's Eve, they have a special fireworks show planned.

The light show and stunning visual effects bring the garden to life at night. Suspend reality for a few hours and be enchanted.

The NightGarden runs from November 15 through January 11; 6 to 1- pm Sunday through Thursday and 6 to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.

This year you can create your own kaleidoscope of shadows and light the Vine Pergola, which you can see as you drive on Old Cutler Road, will be a big part of the experience and there will even be snow!

The crowds were massive last year so this year they have a plan to make things go smoother - tickets will be sold for specific times. You order online, and chose the date and time.

Tickets are $29 for General Admission for Adults and $22 for a child, 10 and under. Member general admission is $20 and $15 for a child. Season pass is $55 for adults, $40 for a child. Get tickets online here. 

Starting Nov. 1, Family Memberships to Fairchild, which are $120 for the year, usually is good for two adults and children 17 and younger, but this year you'll get one free adult and one free child ticket to The NightGarden. A Friends and Family membership (four adults and children 17 and younger; $175) allows you two free adult and two free child tickets to The NightGarden.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road.