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Monday, October 13
2025-10-13 09:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.
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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.
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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
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 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

SOLD OUT - Homeschool Garden Science: Garden Physics
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00
Did you know that most gardening tools are simple machines? In this physics-inspired class, learn how gardening equipment incorporates force, energy, and motion, then complete a pumpkin-rolling activity to round out the lesson. Recommended for children ages 6-10 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 $18/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.

Homeschool Garden Stewards: Creepy, Cool Plants
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:30
Explore the creepy, wicked, and cool world of plants in this special Halloween-themed botany class. Recommended for Homeschoolers ages 9-14. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
UPDATED PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a registered ticket.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class will not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Homeschool Garden Stewards is strictly recommended for students ages 9-14. Those with younger children will be directed to register for either the Homeschool Garden Science or the Little Sprout Explorers series.
Price for NBG Members: $15/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $23/Child and $18/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

Wednesday, October 29
2025-10-29 09:00 - 17:00

Thursday, October 30
2025-10-30 09:00 - 17:00

Friday, October 31
2025-10-31 09:00 - 17:00

Garden Artists: Thanksgiving Plates
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00
Paint the perfect set of decorative plates for your Thanksgiving table! Each set comes with one (1) ceramic 10″ dinner plate and one (1) ceramic 7″ side/dessert plate. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. Program does not include tickets to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights.
Participants have the option of signing up for the 10AM or 12PM sessions.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket.
All adult chaperones must have a registered ticket.
Adults who want to participate in the class must register a child ticket.
This class will take place in a Baker Hall Visitor Center Classroom.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program may not be available.
This class does not include access to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child. NBG member adults may chaperone 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.
Adult tickets do not include a plate set. Adults who wish to participate must register their ticket(s) as a child ticket in order to participate. Walk-up tickets may not be available the day of the program.

Garden Artists: Thanksgiving Plates
2025-11-23 10:00 - 15:00
Paint the perfect set of decorative plates for your Thanksgiving table! Each set comes with one (1) ceramic 10″ dinner plate and one (1) ceramic 7″ side/dessert plate. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. Program does not include tickets to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights.
Participants have the option of signing up for the 10AM, 12PM, or 2PM sessions.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket.
All adult chaperones must have a registered ticket.
Adults who want to participate in the class must register a child ticket.
This class will take place in a Baker Hall Visitor Center Classroom.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program may not be available.
This class does not include access to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child. NBG member adults may chaperone 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.
Adult tickets do not include a plate set. Adults who wish to participate must register their ticket(s) as a child ticket in order to participate. Walk-up tickets may not be available the day of the program.

Cancelled - Fairy & Gnome Winter Homes
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:00
Due to low enrollment, Fairy & Gnome Winter homes is cancelled.
Make a festive and decorative winter home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Recommended for ages 4+ with some chaperone assistance. Due to the use of small decorative items for the fairy gardens, it is recommended that no children under 4 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 for the class.
All attending adult chaperones must have a registered ticket.
Member and not-yet-member adults who want to participate in the class must register a child ticket.
This class will take place in a Baker Hall Visitor Center Classroom.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class may not be available.
Clas tickets do not include access to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights.
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.
Adult tickets do not include a garden set. Adults who wish to participate must register their ticket(s) as a child ticket in order to participate. Walk-up tickets may not be available the day of the program.

SOLD OUT: Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs
2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:00
Paint the perfect cookie plate and cocoa mug for the holiday season! Each set comes with one (1) ceramic 7″ cookie plate and one 10oz. ceramic mug. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. Program does not include tickets to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights. All child and adult attendants are required to have registered tickets.
Participants have the option of signing up for the 10AM or 12PM sessions. The 2PM session is sold out.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket.
All attending adult chaperones must have a registered ticket.
Member and not-yet-member adults who want to participate in the program must register a child ticket.
This class will take place in a Baker Hall Visitor Center Classroom.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class may not be available.
Tickets do not include access to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child. NBG member adults may chaperone 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.
Adult tickets do not include a plate and mug set. Adults who wish to participate must register their ticket(s) as a child ticket in order to participate. Walk-up tickets may not be available the day of the program.

Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs - Few Tickets Remaining!
2025-12-14 10:00 - 15:00
Paint the perfect cookie plate and cocoa mug for the holiday season! Each set comes with one (1) ceramic 7″ cookie plate and one 10oz. ceramic mug. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. Program does not include tickets to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights. All child and adult attendants are required to have registered tickets.
Participants have the option of signing up for the 12PM session.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket.
All attending adult chaperones must have a registered ticket.
Member and not-yet-member adults who want to participate in the program must register a child ticket.
This class will take place in a Baker Hall Visitor Center Classroom.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class may not be available.
Tickets do not include access to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child. NBG member adults may chaperone 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.
Adult tickets do not include a plate and mug set. Adults who wish to participate must register their ticket(s) as a child ticket in order to participate. Walk-up tickets may not be available the day of the program.
