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Little Sprout Explorers: Mighty Monarchs - Sold Out!
2020-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs page for other available Little Sprout Explorer classes.
Bring your little ones to the Garden to introduce them to botany, insects, seasons, and more! In this program, we will visit the Butterfly Garden to learn all about Monarch Butterflies. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Jr. Garden Artists: Tiny Terrariums - Sold Out!
2020-09-16 10:00 - 11:00
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs page for other available classes.
Let your creativity blossom as you create nature-inspired works of art! In this program, our jr. artists will put together a miniature terrarium to house an air plant! Recommended for children ages 4-9 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Homeschool Garden Geography: The Land Down Under - Sold Out!
2020-09-21 10:00 - 11:00
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs page for other available classes.
Travel around the world in the WOW Children’s Garden as we explore the biome displays in our Passport Gardens. In this program, we explore the Australian Outback to learn all about how nature adapts to survive this harsh environment. Recommended for children ages 5-9 with caregiver participation
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Little Sprout Explorers: Awesome Autumn - Sold Out!
2020-09-22 10:00 - 11:00
This program is sold out. Please check our Children & Family programs page for other available classes.
Bring your little ones to the Garden to introduce them to botany, insects, seasons, and more! For this program, we will celebrate the beginning of fall – September 22 is the first day of Autumn! Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Homeschool Garden Geography: On the Mediterranean - Sold Out!
2020-09-28 10:00 - 11:00
This program is sold out. Please check our Children & Family Programs page for all of our newly added October classes!
Travel around the world in the WOW Children’s Garden as we explore the biome displays in our Passport Gardens. Learn all about the spices and herbs traded throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Recommended for children ages 5-9 with caregiver participation
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Little Sprout Explorers: Wiggly Worms - Sold Out!
2020-09-29 10:00 - 11:00
This program is sold out. Please check our Children & Family Programs page for other available Little Sprout Explorer classes.
Bring your little ones to the Garden to introduce them to botany, insects, seasons, and more! For this class, we will visit the homes of some wiggly worms, and then learn about worm composters! Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

NatureKid To-Go Kit: Tiny Terrarium - Sold Out!
2020-10-02 00:00 - 23:59
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs page for other available to-go kits.
Build a tiny terrarium to house an air plant! Recommended for ages 4+ with some caregiver participation.
To-Go Kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home*. The listed dates and times for the program are the designated pick-up times for each kit. If you need to schedule a Saturday morning pick-up, please contact Youth Education staff at youthed@nbgs.org to arrange the change to the order.
*Each kit includes instructions on how to access additional materials on Google Classroom.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP:
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 10+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms and the butterfly house (when opened).
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $10/kit
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/kit*
*NOT-YET MEMBER KITS DO NOT INCLUDE GARDEN ADMISSION.

Homeschool in the Garden: Victory Gardens - Sold Out!
2020-10-05 10:00 - 11:00
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs page for other available Homeschool classes.
Learn about the history of Victory Gardens, and then start your own mini fall vegetable garden to take home! Recommended for children ages 5-9 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Little Sprout Explorers: WOW ABCs
2020-10-06 10:00 - 11:00
Take a sensory tour of the WOW Children’s Garden to practice your ABCs, and then plant seeds to start your own fall vegetable garden at home! Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register. Register Online

Jr. Garden Artists: Rock Cactus Garden
2020-10-07 10:00 - 11:00
Create a terrarium home for your own painted rock cactus. Recommended for children ages 4-9 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register. Register Online

NatureKid To-Go Kit: Little Autumn Gardener - Sold Out!
2020-10-09 00:00 - 23:59
This program is sold out. Please check our Children & Family Programs page for other available to-go kits.
Start your own autumn veggie and herb garden at home, and then add some flare to your garden by painting a small, wooden bird house! This kit includes beet, carrot, lettuce, thyme, and radish seeds in the garden starter kit! Recommended for ages 4+ with some caregiver participation.
To-Go Kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home*. The listed dates and times for the program are the designated pick-up times for each kit. If you need to schedule a Saturday morning pick-up, please contact Youth Education staff at youthed@nbgs.org to arrange the change to the order.
*Each kit includes instructions on how to access additional materials on Google Classroom.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP:
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 10+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms and the butterfly house (when opened).
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $10/kit
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/kit*
*NOT-YET MEMBER KITS DO NOT INCLUDE GARDEN ADMISSION.

Homeschool in the Garden: Fall Fungi - Sold Out!
2020-10-12 10:00 - 11:00
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs page for other available Little Sprout Explorer classes.
Learn about mushrooms and decomposers, and then go on a short walk to look for different types of fungi growing in the Garden. Recommended for children ages 5-9 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Little Sprout Explorers: Fall Animals - Sold Out!
2020-10-20 10:00 - 11:00
This program is sold out. Please check our Children & Family Programs page for other available Little Sprout Explorer classes.
Learn about and observe how animals in the Garden get ready for winter! Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Homeschool in the Garden: Trees in Autumn
2020-11-02 10:00 - 11:00
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register. Register Online

Little Sprout Explorers: All About Apples
2020-11-03 10:00 - 11:00

Homeschool in the Garden: Plants & People
2020-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
Explore the Plant Safari Gardens in the WOW Children’s Garden to compare the homes, tools, and ways of life for the Lakota, Powhatan and the Pueblo, and examine how each group of people adapted to survive in their varied environments. Recommended for ages 6-10 with chaperone participation.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register. Register Online

Little Sprout Explorers: Happy Harvest
2020-11-10 10:00 - 11:00
Give thanks for fall as you learn about the Garden in autumn.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors unless required to be in a classroom. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register. Register Online

Dominion Energy Garden of Lights
2020-11-13 17:30 - 2021-01-02 22:00
TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 1
NOVEMBER 13-JANUARY 2
MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Due to the the current COVID-19 pandemic, our Million Bulb Walk event has been postponed until next year, 2021. However, we are adding MORE driving nights for you and your family!
Safety and from the warmth of your vehicle, drive through our holiday light extravaganza and experience the magic of the season. To continue safety standards and to reduce personal contact, we are moving our tickets sales to online only . Beginning October 1, 2021, you simply click the blue purchase tickets button: pick your date & time from the calendar display (either shift 1 5:30pm-7pm or shift 2 7:30pm-9pm or shift 3 9pm – 1opm) Present your bar-coded ticket at our holiday ticket hut via your mobile phone.
The The Dominion Energy Garden of Lights was named a winner in the 2019 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights – top 5, two years in a row!
Forbes.com names Dominion Energy Garden of Lights one of the best holiday light shows in the Country!
Named “One of the 12 Magical Christmas Destinations You Need to Add to Your Holiday Bucket List” by Simplemost.com
Don’t miss Virginia’s favorite holiday tradition. Drive through our annual holiday light show for a magical holiday experience.
*Coupons and discounts not accepted. Limos and vans may not exceed 10 feet in height and 30 feet in length. Advanced reservation is required for group tram tours (20 person minimum). Click here for more information on group reservations .
Enjoy holiday treats from Marigold & Honey
Hot Cocoa, pretzels, kettle corn and more!
TO HELP WITH OUR GREEN INITIATIVES, WE ENCOURAGE GUESTS TO BRING A COFFEE CUP/ TUMBLER FROM HOME AND THE CAFE STAFF WILL FILL WITH A HOT BEVERAGE OF THE GUEST’S CHOOSING (UP TO 12OZ). THE HOT BEVERAGES INCLUDE HOT CHOCOLATE AND COFFEE. FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRICES ARE LISTED ON THE TRUCKS MENU BOARD.
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NatureKid Holiday Kit: Cookie Plate & Cocoa Mug - Sold Out!
2020-12-12 10:00 - 16:00
This session is sold out. Visit our Children & Family Programs page for other available pick-up dates!
Paint a plate and mug to get ready for a visit from you know who ! Each to-go kit comes with one 7″ ceramic plate, one ceramic mug, a paint brush, four paint colors, and a few additional holiday-themed activities, including materials to make a tree cookie snowman! Recommended for ages 3+ with caregiver participation.
Pick-up will take place on Saturday, December 12 from 10:00AM-4:00PM in the NBG Gift Shop. Kits are also available on the following dates:
Saturday, December 19
Sunday, December 20
To-Go Kits do not include Tickets for the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP:
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 5+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms.
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $20/Kit. Program does not include Garden admission or Dominion Energy Garden of Lights Tickets.
Price for Not-yet Members: $25/Kit Program does not include Garden admission or Dominion Energy Garden of Lights Tickets.

NatureKid To-Go Kit: Holiday Ornaments - Dec. 20 (Sold Out!)
2020-12-20 10:00 - 16:00
This program is sold out.
Decorate a ceramic ornament for your tree, make a cup of hot cocoa, and then put together a gingerbread sticker scene! Recommended for ages 3+ with caregiver participation.
Pick-up will take place on Sunday, December 20 from 10:00AM-4:00PM in the NBG Gift Shop. The Holiday Ornament Kit will be also available on Saturday, December 19.
To-Go Kits do not include Tickets for the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP:
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 5+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms.
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $10/Kit. Program does not include Garden admission or Dominion Energy Garden of Lights Tickets.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/Kit Program does not include Garden admission or Dominion Energy Garden of Lights Tickets.

NatureKid To-Go Kit: Fairy & Gnome Winter Homes - Sold Out!
2021-01-29 10:00 - 16:00
This program is sold out. Visit the Children & Family Programs calendar page for all other available to-go kits.
Make the perfect winter home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each kit includes all the supplies needed to construct a winter garden, as well as an air plant. Recommended for ages 3+ with some caregiver participation.
To-go kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home.
Not able to pick-up a kit on the scheduled date? No problem! After you purchase your kit, email youthed@nbgs.org with the date you will be available to come to the Garden to collect the kit.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP :
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 5+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms.
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $15/kit.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/kit. To-go kits do not include Garden admission.

NatureKid To-Go Kit: All About Owls
2021-02-19 10:00 - 16:00
This to-go kit is a real hoot! Paint a ceramic owl, dissect an owl pellet, and complete other owl-related crafts and activities. Each kit includes a paintbrush with brown, black, and yellow paint for the ceramic owl. Recommended for ages 4+ with some caregiver participation.
To-go kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home. Each kit includes instructions on how to access additional materials on Google Classroom.
Not able to pick-up a kit on the scheduled date? No problem! After you purchase your kit, email youthed@nbgs.org with the date you will be available to come to the Garden to collect the kit.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP:
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 5+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms.
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $15/kit.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/kit. To-go kits do not include Garden admission.

NatureKid To-Go Kit: Fairy & Gnome Winter Homes - Sold Out!
2021-02-26 10:00 - 16:00
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs calendar page for other available to-go kits.
Make the perfect winter home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each kit includes all the supplies needed to construct a winter garden, as well as an air plant. Recommended for ages 3+ with some caregiver participation.
To-go kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home.
Not able to pick-up a kit on the scheduled date? No problem! After you purchase your kit, email youthed@nbgs.org with the date you will be available to come to the Garden to collect the kit.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP :
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 5+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms.
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $15/kit.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/kit. To-go kits do not include Garden admission.

NatureKid To-Go Kit: Fairy & Gnome Spring Homes - Sold Out!
2021-03-27 10:00 - 16:00
This program is sold out.
Make the perfect spring-themed home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each kit includes all the supplies needed to construct a magical garden, as well as an air plant. Recommended for ages 3+ with some caregiver participation.
To-go kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home.
Not able to pick-up a kit on the scheduled date? No problem! After you purchase your kit, email youthed@nbgs.org with the date you will be available to come to the Garden to collect the kit.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP :
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 5+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms.
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $15/kit.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/kit. To-go kits do not include Garden admission.

Little Sprout Explorers: Totally Tropical Trek - Sold Out!
2021-03-29 15:00 - 16:00
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs calendar page for other available classes.
Visit our tropical display house to introduce your little ones to tropical plants and the rainforests these plants call home. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
UPDATED PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Homeschool Garden Science: Seeds 101 - PM Session Only!
2021-04-06 10:00 - 14:00
This is an in-person program. Tickets are available for the the afternoon session (1-2PM) only. The morning session (10-11AM) is sold out.
Learn about the difference between seeds and bulbs, dissect a flower bulb, and then plant flower seeds and bulbs to take home and grow! Recommended for ages 6-11 with chaperone participation. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
Updated Program Registration Information:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Little Sprout Explorers: Plant a Little Seed - PM Session Only!
2021-04-12 10:00 - 14:00
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION (1-2PM) only. The morning session is sold out.
Learn about different types of seeds, and then plant your own flower seeds and bulbs to take home and grow! Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
UPDATED PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

NatureKid To-Go Kit: All About Birds - Sold Out!
2021-04-16 10:00 - 16:00
This program is sold out. Please visit our Children & Family Programs calendar page for other available to-go kits.
Spring is the perfect time to become an ornithologist – a scientist who studies birds! Learn about the different birds in the Tidewater Region, paint a birdfeeder, dissect an owl pellet, and keep a bird journal. Recommended for ages 3+ with some caregiver participation.
To-go kits are scheduled to be picked up from the Garden, and completed at home. This kit includes instructions on how to access additional materials on Google Classroom.
Not able to pick-up a kit on the scheduled date? No problem! After you purchase your kit, email youthed@nbgs.org with the date you will be available to come to the Garden to collect the kit.
NOTE ON FACE COVERINGS DURING KIT PICK-UP :
In compliance with Virginia’s Governor’s Executive Order 63, NBG commits to the following:
All guests and volunteers ages 5+ are required to wear a protective mask that covers the mouth and nose when entering any NBG building or structure including outdoor restrooms.
Our youngest visitors, “Sprouts” over the age of two, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in compliance with current CDC health and safety recommendations.
Guests are asked to bring their own personal facemask. NBG has a very limited supply of disposal masks available upon request at the Guest Services desk in Baker Hall.
Face coverings shall also be required when patrons are outdoors if a distance of six feet from other persons, not associated with one household, cannot be maintained.
Price for NBG Members: $10/kit.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/kit. To-go kits do not include Garden admission.

Little Sprout Explorers: Garden Lifecycles - Sold Out!
2021-04-26 10:00 - 14:00
This program is sold out.
Learn about the plants and animals who grow up in the Garden! Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
UPDATED PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to follow current public health orders related to wearing masks/face coverings in a public setting.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that no additional sibling tag-alongs attend the program .
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets. To ensure social distancing measures and maintain small class sizes, we ask that only one adult chaperone attend with each participating child.
Classes will take place outdoors. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $10/child (adult members may attend for free). All participants ages 3+ must register.
Price for Not-yet Members: $15/person (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). All participants ages 3+ must register.

Story Time: Peter Rabbit's Kitchen Garden - Program Full!
2021-04-28 11:00 - 16:00
All slots for this program have been booked. Please check the Children & Family Programs calendar page for other available programs.
Bring a picnic blanket out to the Potager Kitchen Garden to join us for a Peter Rabbit-themed story time and craft! This is an in-person program that is free with Garden admission. Pre-registration required.
UPDATED PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
In light of concerns regarding COVID-19, we are following State of Virginia and City of Norfolk mandates closely. We will be in contact with all participants should any COVID-related restrictions affect the class. The safety of our staff and guests are paramount to our organization. To ensure we are adhering to all necessary safety requirements, we ask all of our class participants adhere to the following:
All class attendants are required to wear masks for this program.
All participating children must have a pre-registered ticket to participate in the program.
Adult chaperones must attend with participating children – drop offs are not permitted.
This program will take place outdoors. Notification will be sent to participants of any/all location changes.
All tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets the day of the program will not be available.
This program requires pre-registration and is included with Garden admission. Guests must register their child ticket(s) to attend. Walk-up participation will not be permitted .
Upon arrive at the Garden, guests are required to either show their NBG membership or pay admission fees upon entry. Program tickets do not include Garden admission .
After arriving at the Garden, you will check-in at the Baker Hall Visitor Center to receive your program wristband, and then walk to the Potager Kitchen Garden for the program. Guests should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to check-in and walk to the location site.
