Calendar of Events

August 18, 2012 - Safari Day
October 13, 2012 - Blackwater Ukelele Festival
October 18-20, 2012 - Halloween in the Swamp
December 1, 2012 - Santa in the Swamp

Year-round special events include:

Safari Day

Celebrate nature, wildlife and the great outdoors during Safari Day on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Wildlife demos and activities to delight the whole family. Enjoy boats, Butterfly House, Swamparium and Nature Trails - a fun family event!

Blackwater Ukulele Festival

The Blackwater Ukulele Festival starts on October 13 from 10:00 AM to 5 PM at Cypress Gardens to benefit the Friends of Cypress Gardens. There will be ukulele workshops, open mic, vendors and a ukulele concert.

Halloween in the Swamp

Halloween in the Swamp is Oct. 18, 19, 20, 2012 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

General admission includes a lighted pumpkin trail, jump castles, storytelling with Mike Miller, and a campfire and marshmallow roast. Family fun activities for all ages.

Santa in the Swamp

Greet Santa at Cypress Gardens on December 1st from 10am to 2pm during the Santa in the Swamp festival. Enjoy a memorable sight that can only be experienced here in the lowcountry as Santa arrives at 11:00am by flat-bottom boat in the beautiful blackwater swamp. Enjoy live Christmas music, vendors with handcrafted gift items, and children's crafts. Santa will take photos with children and pets. Free admission for children 12 and under. For more information call 843/553-0515.

Create lifelong memories with an enjoyable

visit to beautiful Cypress Gardens!