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SUMMARY:2026 Butterfly Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Butterfly Festival is from 10AM to 4PM at Norfolk Botanical Garden in partnership with the Butterfly Society of Virginia !\n Join us for a day celebrating these beautiful pollinators! Here is what’s waiting for you:  \n Baker Hall Visitor Center: See incredible\, real-life butterfly specimens on display right when you arrive. \n Bristow Butterfly Garden: Explore our award-winning 2.5-acre garden and participate in family-friendly activities. \n The Butterfly House: Step inside the 2026 #1 Butterfly House in the country (voted by USA Today 10BEST!) to experience the complete butterfly life cycle up close. \n 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 The Butterfly Society of Virginia is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.   Our main purpose is to raise the general consciousness of our members and the public regarding the survival problems of butterflies and moths through publicity\, programs and activities for both adults and children.  We also promote butterfly and moth conservation\, including conservation of butterfly habitats. 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.
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SUMMARY:Every Brilliant Thing
DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Tickets – Event Admission is FREE The premier professional theatre in southeastern Virginia\, Virginia Stage Company was founded in 1978 by members of the Hampton Roads community who had a deep desire to make live theatre a part of the area’s cultural life. For its home\, VSC chose the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk\, which was fully restored in 1986 and is now a National Historic Landmark. Learn More The Up Center provides more than 20 critical support services for children and families in our community\, including mental health counseling\, parenting education and support\, youth mentoring\, foster care and adoption\, housing and financial counseling\, and services for people with disabilities Learn More Rotary Club Norfolk   is a vibrant group of community leaders who enjoy being part of southeastern Virginia’s oldest and largest service club. They have nearly 100 members come from throughout Hampton Roads and share a passion for community service and fellowship. They value always learning something new\, having fun\, and working together to make our community and world better. Learn More 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. Directions We are located at: \n6700 Azalea Garden Road\nNorfolk\, Virginia 23518-5337\n Get Directions »  \nNext to Norfolk International Airport. Minutes from Downtown Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T090000
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SUMMARY:Library Card Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Norfolk Botanical Garden invites Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL) cardholders to enjoy complimentary general admission for up to six individuals (age 3+) on June 29\, 2026. Please present your WRL card upon arrival at NBG’s Tollbooth. All guests must arrive in the same vehicle or be in the vehicle directly behind the WRL cardholder. Promotion only valid on June 29\, 2026\, and does not apply to classes or ticketed events.
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SUMMARY:Pride Yoga at Sunset
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Your Tickets to Reserve Your Spot Event Timeline:  \n 6PM Guest Arrival  \n 6PM – 7PM Mocktail Hour  \n Have a chance to connect with the our NBG community and Leadership.  \n 7PM – 8PM Yoga Begins  \n Carly will lead us for sunset Yoga. All levels are welcome.  \n Advanced reservations are required.  \n Tickets do include admission to NBG. Garden hours are currently 9AM-7PM
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SUMMARY:Honey Bee Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Norfolk Botanical Garden for The Honeybee Festival in partnership with Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia ! \nThis 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.
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SUMMARY:18th Annual WPA Heritage Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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.\n The Garden is offering complimentary admission 1-5PM  \n GET TICKETS
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SUMMARY:Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Norfolk Botanical Garden Third Annual Diversity Gallery\, in partnership with Norfolk’s Barry Art Museum\, showcases art from underrepresented communities in Hampton Roads. This community initiative was launched by NBG’s President’s Council on Inclusion and Diversity and is displayed in Baker Hall Visitor Center. \n Diversity Gallery Artist Reception:  \n 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. \n Reserve Your Daytime Ticket
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SUMMARY:Camellia Society Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:More info TBA
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