Where the Gardens Waits: An 80’s Glow Party Book Event!
Friday, September 18 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
210 Savannah Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Dust off your leg warmers, tease that hair, throw on your neon, and get ready to party like it’s 1985!
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Where the Gardens Waits, the captivating new novella, during a one-of-a-kind 80’s Glow Party at beautiful Heathcote Botanical Gardens!
Experience the magic of the gardens after dark while enjoying live readings from the novella, performed by readers portraying some of your favorite characters. Between readings, dance to your favorite 80’s hits, play nostalgic games, laugh with friends, and soak in the glowing atmosphere beneath the stars.
Admission
- $20 Individual Admission
- Includes one complimentary drink coupon.
- $15 Heathcote Botanical Gardens Members
- Includes one complimentary drink coupon
- $35 Couples Admission
- Includes two complimentary drink coupon
🍹 Additional adult beverages will be available for purchase.
🌮 A delicious food truck will be on site throughout the evening.
📚 Book Special
Purchase your event admission and book together and save $5 OFF the admission for the event.
Books purchased before the event may be picked up in the Heathcote Botanical Gardens Gift Shop within 48 hours of purchase, allowing you time to read the novella before joining us.
Prefer to wait? You may also pick up your book the evening of the event.
Everyone is encouraged to bring their copy to have it personalized and signed by the author!
👾 Costume Contest!
Think you’ve got the most bodacious 80’s style?
Come dressed in your best 80’s outfit for a chance to win our Totally Awesome Best Dressed Prize!
Neon colors…
Big hair…
Denim jackets…
Leg warmers…
Shoulder pads…
Parachute pants…
The louder, the better!
💃 Groove. Glow. Read. Repeat.
Whether you’re an avid reader, an 80’s music fanatic, or simply looking for a unique Friday night in Fort Pierce, this event has something for everyone.
Bring your friends, grab your crew, and enjoy an evening filled with:
- Live novella readings
- Dancing under the garden lights
- 80’s Groove
- Costume contest
- Food and drinks
- Author book signing
- Games and prizes
- Beautiful botanical gardens after dark

