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PROGRAM FULL - Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Shake, rattle, and roll with us in the WOW Children’s Garden as you play instruments to learn about sound, rhythm, and movement. 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.

Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Shake, rattle, and roll with us in the WOW Children’s Garden as you play instruments to learn about sound, rhythm, and movement. 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.

Orchid Society Show & Sale
2026-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
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Youth Education Program: Jr Master Gardeners
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join NBG Youth Education staff for our new and improved Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program! JMG is an innovative 4-H gardening program for children and families. JMG engages children and their chaperones in “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind. 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).
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 (paid) ticket.

Little Sprout Explorers: E is for Egg
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Learn about the form and function of eggs, then explore the different Garden critters that lay eggs. 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).

Homeschool Garden Science: Mosquitoes 101
2026-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Although considered a pest, mosquitoes play an important role in many food chains. In this class, learn about the lifecycle of a mosquito, then explore their ecological significance in a freshwater environment. 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 $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.

Homeschool Garden Stewards: Cucumber Science
2026-05-26 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
In this class, we will head to the WOW Raised Bed displays to investigate the anatomy and science of cucumbers. Recommended for Homeschoolers ages 9-14. 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.
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 $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

SOLD OUT Beginner T'ai Chi (8-Week Class)
2026-05-28 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
Join us for this restorative and relaxing exercise course and you may be surprised by how great you feel afterwards! T’ai Chi is best described as a “moving meditation exercise” and is thought to improve circulation, balance, posture, strength and flexibility as well as relieving the stress of daily life. This slow-moving, gentle exercise program appropriate for every body type, age or physical condition is in partnership with the Tidewater T’ai Chi Center. Students should come with comfortable clothes, shoes and an open heart and mind.
This is an eight week course that meets on Thursdays, May 28-July 16 from 9:30-10:30 AM. $100 ($120 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Intermediate T'ai Chi (8-Week Class)
2026-05-28 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for this restorative and relaxing exercise course and you may be surprised by how great you feel afterwards! T’ai Chi is best described as a “moving meditation exercise” and is thought to improve circulation, balance, posture, strength and flexibility as well as relieving the stress of daily life. This slow-moving, gentle exercise program appropriate for every body type, age or physical condition is in partnership with the Tidewater T’ai Chi Center. Students should come with comfortable clothes, shoes and an open heart and mind.
Must have taken Beginner T’ai Chi and must speak with instructor before moving onto the Intermediate class.
This is an eight week course that meets on Thursdays, May 28-July 16 from 10:30-11:30 AM. $100 ($120 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Evening Yoga (4-Week Class)
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Looking for a fantastic yoga instructor and convenient yoga classes? NBG offers yoga classes to fit your schedule, taught by experienced instructor, Karen Babcock. Discover the multitude of health benefits that can be gained from this low impact relaxing exercise during this four week course. Join us and learn how you can increase your strength, flexibility, posture and energy! The instructor will lead you through a series of stretches, positions and deep breath work. Preregistration required.
This is a four week course that meets on Thursdays, May 28-June 18 from 6-7 PM. $50 ($65 for not-yet-members) Register Online

Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Bring your 18-month to 3-year-old little critters to the WOW Children’s Garden for hands-on, sensory-based exploration! This program is also a great opportunity for attending chaperones to learn how to incorporate nature play and exploration with their little ones. Recommended for ages 18-months to 3 years old with significant chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered (purchased) tickets.
NBG MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS:
Class themes vary by week.
All participating children must have a pre-registered (purchased) ticket. Pricing is $5/child.
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.
Price for NBG Members: $5/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
All child class participants must have a registered ticket. This is a Member Exclusive program.

Little Sprout Explorers: Life in a Tree
2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our Little Sprout Explorers June series! Each week you and your little ones will be introduced to nature and science concepts through crafts, hands-on exploration, walking tours, and a story time.
In this class, we will learn about the different animals in the garden who call trees their home. Recommended for children ages 3-6 with significant chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket. As an exclusive, NBG Members can sign up for all sessions in the series for a discounted rate!
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).
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Register for all FIVE (5) June classes for $50 ! Members receive $2 off per series class. The series ticket links are listed below. Members only need to purchase the series ticket – tickets for the individual programs are not needed.

SOLD OUT - Critter Club: Fireflies 101
2026-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our June Critter Club series! Critter Club invites families into the woods, down to the water’s edge, and through different themed gardens to learn about some of the animals who call NBG home.
In this class, we will learn about the lifecycle and behaviors of summer fireflies. Recommended for ages 6-12 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket. As an exclusive, NBG Members can sign up for all sessions in the series for a discounted rate!
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).
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Register for all FIVE (5) June classes for $50 ! Members receive $2 off per series class. The series ticket links are listed below. Members only need to purchase the series ticket – tickets for the individual programs are not needed.
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
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.

SOLD OUT - Storybook Tea Party (Butterfly Theme)
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden for a butterfly-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.

Tidewater Daylily Society Show and Sale
2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Plant Sale starts at 11AM to 3PM (or until sold out) on the Baker Hall Terrace
Daylily Design Show starts at 12PM to 4PM in the Holly Room.
Daylily Flower Show starts at 1PM to 4PM in Baker Hall.

Little Sprout Explorers: Slugs & Snails
2026-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Look through leaves and under logs to explore the world of slugs and snails. 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).

Camellia Society Show & Sale
2026-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Critter Club: Garden Amphibians
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Take a trip to the WOW Frog Bog to learn about the different amphibians living in our freshwater pond. 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.

Learn to Knit (3-Week Class)
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
In this 3-class knit series, students will learn core skills while crafting multiple projects.
This is a 3-week class that meets on Tuesdays, June 9-June 23 from 6-8 PM. $85 ($95 for not-yet-members) Register Online

PROGRAM FULL - Member Exclusive: Garden to Fork
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.

PROGRAM FULL - Member Exclusive: Garden to Fork
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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 arrive at the Garden, guests are required to show their NBG membership for entry.

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 Hummingbird Container Workshop
2026-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
Learn about hummingbirds, take a tour of the hummingbird garden, and take home a planter filled with hummingbird-attracting plants. Indoor presentation followed by an outdoor walking tour. Walking required. $40 ($45 for not-yet-members) Register Online

SOLD OUT Herb Container Workshop
2026-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This class is sold out. To be added to the waitlist please email registrar@nbgs.org.
Make and take! Learn all about various herbs and their uses, including those we’ll be planting. Then take home herbs for the summer too! All materials included. $40 ($45 for not-yet-members) Register Online

SOLD OUT - Family Twilight Trek (Firefly Night)
2026-06-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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.
