One of South Florida’s most picturesque and iconic attractions, the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, is already planning its extraordinary magical Holiday Season line up of events that locals and out-of-towners won’t want to miss. The historic and whimsical 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale will feature five nights of their 6th Annual Holiday Magic, beginning Friday, December 1, 2023.
Built in 1920 as the winter retreat of the Birch/Bartlett family, the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a fanciful blend of art, architecture, history, and ecology, providing a charming destination for vacationers or daytrip for visitors of all ages. The estate and historic house museum preserve the natural setting of South Florida, situated on what is one of the last examples of a native barrier island habitat in the region. At the Bonnet House, visitors can experience what life was like on a beachfront estate in the 1930s and ‘40s. The grounds contain the Main House, which features a whimsical collection of decorative and fine art, as well as a nature trail that is ideal for families. The Bonnet House offers exciting self-guided tours, guided tours, programs, events, workshops, and classes.
This holiday season, the Bonnet House will be magically transformed with their 6th Annual Holiday Magic. The house and grounds will be lit up and sparkling, and all the trees, wreaths, and centerpieces throughout the house will be designed to delight and will be available for sale. Guests will also be able to enjoy a self-guided tour of the house during this rare nighttime opportunity and can meet the fantastical characters from the award-winning storybook POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance, who will once again be at Bonnet House with a new presentation from their first ever residency show premiering this December 19-30 at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Additionally, Santa Claus will be in attendance two of the five nights and will be available for photo opportunities.
Holiday Magic is a major fundraiser for the preservation of Bonnet House. All trees, wreaths and centerpieces will be for sale and continue through Christmas. 100% of the proceeds go to Bonnet House. Below are the various Bonnet House Holiday Magic events:
Holiday Magic Soirée:
Friday, December 1, 2023, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Come celebrate the kick-off of the five-night holiday celebration with the 6th Annual Holiday Magic Soirée at the Bonnet House. Enjoy an evening filled with a festival of trees, holiday cheer, sounds of the season, fine food and libations. The house and grounds will be lit up and sparkling with a full bar, catered dining by Hansen Group—Offering Catering Options with Bill Hansen Catering, Alexander Catering, Eten Catering and Lovables Catering & Kitchen, and live music. The fantastical characters from the award-winning storybook POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance, will be presenting from their first-ever residency show premiering this December 19-30 at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Experience a sneak peek of the magical holiday celebrations exclusively at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens’ Holiday Magic Soiree and Whimsical Wonderland. All the trees, wreaths and centerpieces throughout the house will be lit and designed to delight and available for sale. Soirée attendees will have the opportunity to view and purchase these pieces first before the general public.
VIP Tickets: $175 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Includes Exclusive Admission to the VIP Reception with a Gift Bag, Welcome Drink, Full Bar, Live Music, exclusive preview performance from the new POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance residency show premiering at the Fountainebleau Miami Beach, and a Fully Catered VIP Affair by Hansen Group—Offering Catering Options with Bill Hansen Catering, Alexander Catering, Eten Catering and Lovables Catering & Kitchen.
General Admission: $125, 7 p.m.– 10 p.m. – Includes a Fully Catered Affair by Hansen Group—Offering Catering Options with Bill Hansen Catering, Alexander Catering, Eten Catering and Lovables Catering & Kitchen, Full Bar, Photo Booth, exclusive preview performance from the new POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance residency show premiering at the Fountainebleau Miami Beach, and Festive Holiday Music
All sales are final, and tickets are non-refundable.
This annual event is traditionally sold out, so please purchase tickets now at: https://www.bonnethouse.org/holiday-magic-2023/soiree/
Holiday Magic Whimsical Wonderland:
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Join the Bonnet House for a special family-friendly Wonderland filled with live entertainment by the Broward Center Spotlights, a scavenger hunt, letters to Santa, and plenty of opportunities to capture your holiday family portraits. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the fantastical characters from POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance. The house and grounds will be lit up and sparkling, and all the trees, wreaths, and centerpieces throughout the house will be lit and designed to delight as well as be available for sale. Decide on your favorites as you enjoy a self-guided tour of the house during this rare nighttime opportunity.
General Admission (includes two drink tickets): $35, Ages 13 – 17: $15, Ages 6-12: $5, Ages 5 & under: Free.
To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.bonnethouse.org/holiday-magic-2023/whimsical-wonderland/.
Holiday Magic Evening Experiences:
Wednesday, December 6 through Friday, December 8, 2023, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Enjoy Holiday Magic Sparkling Evening Experiences! The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be lit up and sparkling during this holiday celebration with live entertainment each night from Santa and his elves to Christmas storytelling to strolling carolers to Gin & Jazz featuring Davis & Dow, to The Yuletide Carolers and so much more! The house and grounds will be lit up and sparkling and all the trees, wreaths, and centerpieces throughout the house will be lit and designed to delight as well as be available for sale. Decide on your favorites as you enjoy a self-guided tour of the house during this rare nighttime opportunity. There will be live music and libations each night.
General Admission (includes two drink tickets): $35, Ages 13 – 17: $15, Ages 6-12: $5, Ages 5 & under: Free
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.bonnethouse.org/holiday-magic-2023/evening-experiences/
For more information on all three events, please visit https://www.bonnethouse.org/holiday-magic-2023/ or call 954-703-2614.
For more information on the POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance residency show at the Fountainbleau Miami Beach please visit: https://bleaulive.com/pomp-snow-cirqueumstance/
Holiday Arrangement Classes with Victoria Park Flower Studio:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 5 pm – 6 pm, or Thursday, December 7, 2023, 5 pm – 6 pm.
Join Victoria Park Flower Studio for a class about creating holiday floral arrangements on the Bonnet House Veranda.
$55 per person members – The fee includes evening experience admission.
Limited to 25 students per class.
For reservations or more information, please visit https://www.bonnethouse.org/holiday-magic-2023/evening-experiences/ or call 954-703-2614.
Sponsorship opportunities for all Holiday Magic Events are also available. For sponsorship opportunities, please email DarlaStanton@bonnethouse.org or visit https://www.bonnethouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Holiday-Magic-Sponsorship-Packet-2023.pdf
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is open for self-guided tours Tuesday – Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., guided tours Tuesday through Saturday, and closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. For more information, please visit www.bonnethouse.org.
About the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens: Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. Bonnet House, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501c3, whose mission is to celebrate the story of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, and preserve the art, history and nature of Bonnet House, providing inspiration and respite for all. Bonnet House is located at 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. For more information, visit www.bonnethouse.org.
