SOLD OUT - Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Make the perfect miniature summer home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each fairy garden includes an air plant! Recommended for ages 5+ with some chaperone assistance. Due to the use of small decorative items for the fairy gardens, it is recommended that no children under 5 years old participate. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $14/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/child and $20/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.
Children under 3 years old are not required to have a ticket; however, a ticket must be registered if children under 3 years old are participating in the program.

SOLD OUT - Family Twilight Trek (Firefly Night)
2026-06-12 19:30 - 21:00
Meet staff in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about the behavior and lifecycle of fireflies before going on an exclusive, after-hours sunset tour of the Garden! Recommended for children ages 5+ with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have registered tickets.
Moderate walking required – program includes an approximately 1 mile walk through the Garden.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Check-in for the program takes place in the WOW Children’s Garden.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child and $5/adult.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $16/adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All participating children ages 3-17 and attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket for the program. If children 2 and under are participating in the program, they must have a registered child ticket.

Jr Garden Artists: Father's Day Plates & Mugs - Few Tickets Remaining!
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:00
Paint the perfect decorative plate and mug set as a gift for someone special in your life. Each set includes one 7-inch ceramic plate and one 8 oz. ceramic mug. Recommended for children ages 4+ with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All chaperoning adults must have a registered ticket.
Adults who want to participate in the program must register a child ticket.
This class will take place in a Baker Hall Visitor Center Camellia Classroom.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program may not be available.
Make sure to wear cloths you do not mind getting messy!
Price for NBG Members: $14/child (adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket to participate. Any child under 3 who will participate in the program must have a registered child ticket. Adults who wish to participate in the program must register child tickets for the class.

Little Sprout Explorers: B is for Butterfly
2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:00
Learn butterfly anatomy and lifecycle basics, then take a guided tour of the Butterfly House. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with significant chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

Critter Club: Nocturnal Pollinators
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00
Did you know some plants rely on pollinators who are active at night? Explore the world of bats, moths, and other nocturnal pollinators as you trek through the WOW Prickly Pear Lair garden. Recommended for children ages 6-12 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered ticket.

PROGRAM FULL - Member Exclusive: Garden to Fork
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00
Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about growing and caring for your own fruit and vegetable garden. Recommended for ages 3+ with adult chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.
NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS:
Class themes vary by week.
The same theme is offered on Wednesday and Thursday each week.
All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket.
Adult chaperones must attend with participating children.
Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.
Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available.
Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended.
This program is an NBG Member exclusive program and requires pre-registration. NBG Members must register their child ticket(s) to attend. Walk-up availability may not be available. Members are advised to pre-register. Upon arriving at the Garden, guests are required to show their NBG membership for entry.

Member Exclusive: Garden to Fork
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:00

Dinosaurs in the Garden - Few Tickets Remaining!
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about the dinosaur plants and animals who live in the Garden, then make your own dinosaur terrarium to take home. Each dinosaur terrarium includes an air plant! Recommended for children ages 8+ with some chaperone assistance. Moderate walking required.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $14/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/child and $20/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.

Garden Artists: Pollinator Baths
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00
Paint a pollinator bath for your garden, then learn about the importance of supporting pollinators at home. Recommended for children ages 5-12 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $14/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered ticket.

Little Sprout Explorers: Winter in Australia
2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:00
In this special seasons-themed class, explore how summer in the Northern Hemisphere is wintertime in the Southern Hemisphere. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with significant chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

Critter Club: Coastal VA Snakes
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for this special themed class to learn about the species, diets, and behaviors of the snakes found in Coastal Virginia! Recommended for children ages 6-12 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered ticket.

Member Exclusive: Garden to Fork
2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00
Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about growing and caring for your own fruit and vegetable garden. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.
NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS:
Class themes vary by week.
The same theme is offered on Wednesday and Thursday each week.
All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket.
Adult chaperones must attend with participating children.
Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.
Walk-up tickets the day of the program may not be available.
Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather are recommended.
This program is an NBG Member exclusive program and requires pre-registration. NBG Members must register their child ticket(s) to attend. Walk-up availability may not be available. Members are advised to pre-register. Upon arriving at the Garden, guests are required to show their NBG membership for entry.

Garden Artists: Clay Mosaics
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:00
Create a “catch all” mosaic dish by pressing leaves, flowers, and other natural items into clay. Recommended for children ages 5-12 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $14/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered ticket.

Little Sprout Explorers: Magnolias & Beetles
2026-06-29 10:00 - 11:00
Explore how magnolia tree flowers and beetles have worked together as plant and pollinator pals for millions of years. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with significant chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

Critter Club: Foxes 101
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:00
Explore the diets and behaviors of the red fox and gray fox in Coastal Virginia. Recommended for children ages 6-12 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered ticket.

Storybook Tea Party - Bumblebee Theme
2026-07-04 10:00 - 11:00
Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden for a bumblebee-themed tea party and story time! Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffed animal and to wear something green! Recommended for ages 3+. Light refreshments are included for registered children. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
This program will talk place in the WOW Children’s Garden.
Price for NBG Members: $14/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/child and $20/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.
Children under 3 years old are not required to have a ticket; however, a ticket must be registered if children under 3 years old are participating in the program.

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:00

Family Twilight Trek - Cicada Night
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:00
Meet staff in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about the bizarre lifecycle of cicadas before going on an exclusive, after-hours sunset tour of the Garden! Recommended for children ages 3+ with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have registered tickets.
Moderate walking required – program includes an approximately 1 mile walk through the Garden.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Check-in for the program takes place in the WOW Children’s Garden.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child and $5/adult.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $16/adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All participating children ages 3-17 and attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket for the program. If children 2 and under are participating in the program, they must have a registered child ticket.

Dinosaurs in the Garden
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about the dinosaur plants and animals who live in the Garden, then make your own dinosaur terrarium to take home. Each dinosaur terrarium includes an air plant! Recommended for children ages 8+ with some chaperone assistance. Moderate walking required.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Dinosaurs in the Garden is strictly recommended for children 8+ due to the extensive content topics included in the class.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $14/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/child and $20/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.

Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates
2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00
Paint the perfect set of plates to take on your summer picnics! Program includes two 7-inch ceramic plates. Recommended for children ages 4+ with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the program will not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission. Additional admission tickets are not needed.
Price for NBG Members: $14/Child (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket to participate. Any child under 3 who will participate in the program must have a registered child ticket.

Storybook Tea Party - Dinosaur Theme
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00
Ahoy! Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden for a dinosaur-themed tea party and story time! Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffed animal! Recommended for ages 3+. Light refreshments are included for registered children. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
This program will talk place in the WOW Children’s Garden.
Price for NBG Members: $14/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/child and $20/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.
Children under 3 years old are not required to have a ticket; however, a ticket must be registered if children under 3 years old are participating in the program.

Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates
2026-08-08 10:00 - 11:00
Paint the perfect set of plates to take on your summer picnics! Program includes two 7-inch ceramic plates. Recommended for children ages 4+ with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $14/Child (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket to participate. Any child under 3 who will participate in the program must have a registered child ticket.

Family Twilight Trek - Possum Night
2026-08-14 19:30 - 21:00
Meet staff in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about the behavior and diets of the Virginia opossum before going on an exclusive, after-hours sunset tour of the Garden! Recommended for children ages 3+ with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have registered tickets.
Moderate walking required – program includes an approximately 1 mile walk through the Garden.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Check-in for the program takes place in the WOW Children’s Garden.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child and $5/adult.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $16/adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All participating children ages 3-17 and attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket for the program. If children 2 and under are participating in the program, they must have a registered child ticket.

WOW End of Summer Celebration!
2026-08-28 19:00 - 20:30
Join us to celebrate 20 years of the WOW Children’s Garden by completing crafts, games, and other activities. Make sure to come out early to play in the splash fountains! Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. Moderate walking required. All child and adult participants must have a registered ticket. The WOW Splash Fountains turn off at 6PM. Price for NBG Members: $12/child & $5/adult. Tickets must be purchased for both children and adults.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child & $16/adult. (Tickets for program include admission for the attending children and adults and program supplies for the participating children).
Members and Not-Yet-Members: Any attendants 2 years old and younger do not require a ticket; however, if they are to participate in the program’s activities, they are required to have a registered child ticket. REGISTER ONLINE – WOW End of Summer Celebration
