SOLD OUT - Garden Artists: Cornhusk Scarecrows
2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Decorate your own corn husk scarecrow, then plant veggie seeds to grow a garden for your scarecrow. Recommended for ages 5+ with significant adult 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.
Children 2 and under who will be participating in the program must have a registered ticket.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Adult tickets do not include the activity. Adults who wish to participate in the class must register a child ticket.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $18/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.

Saturday, October 4
2025-10-04 09:00 - 19:00
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Sunday, October 5
2025-10-05 09:00 - 19:00
You’re able to explore the Garden with your canine best friend every Sunday year-round. Members and their dogs are free; Not-Yet-Members pay $5 per dog. Your dog must remain on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the WOW Children’s Garden and Summer Butterfly House, as well as on our trams and boats. Fresh water is available throughout the Garden to refill your dog’s bowl. Look for indoor and outdoor drinking fountains and bottle refill stations indicated by water droplet icons on the map. Check out the Gift Shop for our latest selection of pet products!
Join our garden community
Membership at Norfolk Botanical Garden is your year-round ticket to explore our 175 acres. NBG members enjoy many members-only privileges while supporting the Garden and our mission.
Join Today
Plan your visit with us
Our campus is bursting with color year-round, offering breathtaking beauty in every season. Let us help you plan an unforgettable experience at the Garden.
Learn more

Monday, October 6
2025-10-06 09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, October 7
2025-10-07 09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday, October 8
2025-10-08 09:00 - 19:00

Thursday, October 9
2025-10-09 09:00 - 19:00

Friday, October 10
2025-10-10 09:00 - 19:00

Saturday, October 11
2025-10-11 09:00 - 19:00

Sunday, October 12
2025-10-12 09:00 - 19:00

Monday, October 13
2025-10-13 09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, October 14
2025-10-14 09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday, October 15
2025-10-15 09:00 - 19:00

Thursday, October 16
2025-10-16 09:00 - 17:00

Friday, October 17
2025-10-17 09:00 - 17:00

Saturday, October 18
2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00

Sunday, October 19
2025-10-19 09:00 - 17:00

Monday, October 20
2025-10-20 09:00 - 17:00

Tuesday, October 21
2025-10-21 09:00 - 17:00

Wednesday, October 22
2025-10-22 09:00 - 17:00

Thursday, October 23
2025-10-23 09:00 - 17:00

SOLD OUT - Trick 'r Trees (Night 1)
2025-10-23 17:00 - 18:30
Join our Garden ghouls and goblins for a family-friendly evening of games, crafts, and light trick or treating. Recommended for ages 3+ with caregiver participation. Moderate walking required. All participating children and attending adults must have a registered ticket . Those interested in this program are highly advised to review all registration information prior to purchasing tickets.
Attendants 2 years old and younger do not require a ticket if they are only attending as a tag-along (not participating in the program). If children 2 years old and under (toddlers, infants) are going to participate in any of the program’s activities, they must have a registered child ticket .
Interested in attending Trick ‘r Trees on Friday, October 24? Click here for tickets. Price for NBG Members: $12/child ages 3-17 and $5/adult.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $16/adult. Not-yet-Members are encouraged to arrive early to explore the Garden before the program begins!
Tickets for program must be purchased for all attending children and adults. Attending adults are chaperones for the event, not participants. Attendants 2 years old and younger do not require a ticket if they are only attending as a tag-along (not participating in the program). If children 2 years old and under (toddlers, infants) are going to participate in any of the program’s activities, they must have a registered child ticket . SOLD OUT – Trick ‘r Trees (Night 1)

Friday, October 24
2025-10-24 09:00 - 17:00

SOLD OUT: Trick 'r Trees (Night 2)
2025-10-24 17:00 - 18:30
Join our Garden ghouls and goblins for a family-friendly evening of games, crafts, and light trick or treating. Recommended for ages 3+ with caregiver participation. Moderate walking required. All participating children and attending adults must have a registered ticket. Those interested in this program are highly advised to review all registration information prior to purchasing tickets.
Attendants 2 years and old and younger do not require a ticket if they are only attending as a tag-along (not participating in the program). If children 2 and under (toddlers, infants) are going to participate in any of the program’s activities, they must have a registered child ticket .
Interested in attending Trick ‘r Trees on Thursday, October 23? Click here for tickets. Price for NBG Members: $12/child ages 3-17 and $5/adult.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $16/adult. Not-yet-Members are encouraged to arrive early to explore the Garden before the program begins!
Tickets for program must be purchased for all attending children and adults. Attending adults are chaperones for the event, not participants. Attendants 2 years and old and younger do not require a ticket if they are only attending as a tag-along (not participating in the program). If children 2 years old and under (toddlers, infants) are going to participate in any of the program’s activities, they must have a registered child ticket. SOLD OUT – Trick ‘r Trees (Night 2)

Saturday, October 25
2025-10-25 09:00 - 17:00

Garden Artists: Autumn Mugs - Few Tickets Remaining!
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00
Paint the perfect mug set for warm and delicious fall drinks! Each set includes two 8-ounce ceramic mugs. Recommended for children ages 3+ with 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: $12/child (adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $18/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.

Sunday, October 26
2025-10-26 09:00 - 17:00

Monday, October 27
2025-10-27 09:00 - 17:00

Little Sprout Explorers: Pumpkin STEM
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:00
Introduce your little ones to STEM concepts through activities and experiments with pumpkins. 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 $18/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

Tuesday, October 28
2025-10-28 09:00 - 17:00
