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Sunday, May 17: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Live Demos: To be held in the Holly Room.

Special Highlight: Bill and Katy Show on Sunday morning.

Other Features: Raffle and vendors.

Purchase Your Tickets to Reserve Your Spot Event Timeline:

6PM Guest Arrival

6PM – 7PM Mocktail Hour

Have a chance to connect with the our NBG community and Leadership.

7PM – 8PM Yoga Begins

Carly will lead us for sunset Yoga. All levels are welcome.

Advanced reservations are required.

Tickets do include admission to NBG. Garden hours are currently 9AM-7PM

HELP US REACH OUR EARLY BIRD DONATION GOAL OF $2,000 BEFORE MAY 5! 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 Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Garden of Tomorrow is the largest expansion in the Garden’s history, advancing its mission to connect more people with nature through immersive and sustainable experiences. Building on a legacy that began in the 1930s, when 220 African American Works Progress Administration workers transformed swampland into a thriving public garden, the initiative will introduce a state-of-the-art conservatory, environmentally innovative Entry Pavilion and expanded education and conservation programs.

Supported by strong community investment , The Garden of Tomorrow aims to protect plant diversity, inspire environmental stewardship and position Norfolk Botanical Garden as a leading destination for horticulture and public engagement. Anchored by the 26,000 square foot Perry Conservatory , featuring tropical and desert biomes, and a significant permanent Dale Chihuly glass art collection, the Garden offers visitors a rare intersection of art, nature, and global plant conservation .

With the addition of the Perry Conservatory , Kay and Al Abiouness Skywalk , The Kenneth A. and Patricia A Hall Charitable Foundation Shoreline Restoration , the multi-use performance stage , the Brock Parking Garden , Brock Entry Pavilion and Brock Environmental Education Center , The Garden of Tomorrow paves the way for environmental action and change. 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 About the Garden

Norfolk Botanical Garden is a 175-acre oasis and one of America’s leading public gardens, home to more than 65 themed landscapes , nationally accredited plant collections, and immersive horticultural experiences. Guests can explore by tram, boat, or walking paths, including WOW: World of Wonders, a Children’s Adventure Garden. The Garden is also known for its nationally accredited holdings of camellias, hydrangeas, and crape myrtles, as well as one of the region’s most celebrated rose displays.

Norfolk Botanical Garden is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is a member of Botanic Gardens Conservation International, and is recognized as a V irginia Historic Landmark , listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and designated a Virginia Green attraction . For more information, visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org .

Orchid Show & Sale
March 13–15, 2026

Join us for a weekend immersed in orchids – spectacular displays, educational presentations, ribbon judging of members’ finest blooms, and gorgeous plants ready to take home.

Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will offer a stunning selection of orchids for sale throughout this event.

Sat, 14 March 2026

Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day

12:30–1:30 PM – Dave Bryant, “Orchids 101”

2:00 PM – Nicholas Rust , “Orchids: The Beautiful, the Unique, and the Weird”

Vendors: Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids.

Orchid Show & Sale
March 13–15, 2026

Join us for a weekend immersed in orchids – spectacular displays, educational presentations, ribbon judging of members’ finest blooms, and gorgeous plants ready to take home.

Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will offer a stunning selection of orchids for sale throughout the event.

Sun, 15 March 2026

Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day

12:30–1:30 PM –Brandt Moran, Hands-on orchid potting demonstration

2:00 PM – Bill Goldner , “Growing Tropical Slipper Orchids for Fun and Show”

Vendors: Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids

DreamWorks Animation and KidsGardening are launching Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour, a three-month program intertwining the wonder of the new Fairylandia setting featured in the hit Netflix series and the hands-on enrichment opportunities found at botanical gardens across the country. Gabby is stepping out of her dollhouse, and into the great outdoors!

With a mission to help young minds grow and inspire natural curiosity, the Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia activations will offer character meet and greets with Gabby* in her all-new, Fairylandia-themed attire and garden-themed craft activities at each tour stop. Featured crafts include a sunflower seed planting activity, and each child will be gifted an activity booklet including temporary tattoos, watercolor sheet, and button to commemorate their visit. The partnership kicks off at Dallas Arboretum on April 11, and will traverse 12 cities from April to June, each featuring a two-day stop.

*Gabby meet and greets to feature costume character

Ticketed event, advanced reservation required – included with Garden Admission

Tickets Coming Soon!

Join Norfolk Botanical Garden for The Honeybee Festival in partnership with Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia !

This event will take place at our Baker Hall Visitor Center from 10AM to 4PM. Attendees can enjoy local vendors, learn all about Honeybees and see our active onsite hives. Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia is a local non-profit organization serving Hampton Roads beekeepers. It offers education, a mentorship program, and community outreach for hobbyists and professionals. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers, and the guild coordinates swarm removals and starter hive programs. Norfolk Botanical Garden (voted #3 Best Botanical Garden in the U.S. through Newsweek) represents an oasis of more than 65 themed gardens encompassing 175 beautiful acres. The Garden is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, recognized as a Virginia Historic Landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Virginia Green attraction. It is managed by Norfolk Botanical Garden, Inc. and supported by the City of Norfolk. The mission of Norfolk Botanical Garden is to immerse visitors in a world of beauty, lead through environmental action and inspire through education and connection to nature.

Join us in honoring the Works Progress Administration (WPA) original gardeners who cleared the land and planted the first azaleas in 1938. The ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. in Rose Garden Hall followed by light refreshments served in the Baker Hall Visitor Center. Additionally every year, Norfolk Botanical Garden President’s Council on Inclusion and Diversity (PCID) presents the Groundbreaker Award – inspired by the WPA statue entitled Breaking Ground. The award honors individuals, groups, or organizations who demonstrate groundbreaking leadership and service to the community.
The Garden is offering complimentary admission 1-5PM

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Diversity Gallery Artist Reception:

February 28th in the Baker Hall Visitor Center and in the EDU hallway. This event provides an excellent opportunity for the community to connect with the artists and serves as the moment when winners of the juried show are announced.

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