CANCELLED - Outdoor Artists: Upcycled Paper
2025-08-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Learn about the historic uses of trees to create art supplies and plant pulps in papermaking, then practice making your own paper from recycled paper. Recommended for children ages 9-16 with some chaperone assistance . All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Outdoor Artists is strictly recommended for artists ages 9-16. Younger artists are recommended to participate in the Garden Artists series to be offered in July.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $16/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $24/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.

SOLD OUT - Family Twilight Trek: Owls
2025-08-08 19:30 - 21:00
This program is sold out. Tickets for the Friday, August 15 Family Twilight Trek: Owls are still available. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Meet staff in the WOW Children’s Garden to dissect an owl pellet to investigate owl diets before going on an exclusive, after-hours sunset tour of the Garden! Recommended for children ages 3+ with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have registered tickets.
Moderate walking required – program includes an approximately 1 mile walk through the Garden.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
All attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Walk-up tickets the day of the class or program will not be available.
Check-in for the program takes place in the WOW Children’s Garden.
Price for NBG Members: $12/child and $5/adult.
Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $16/adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).
All participating children ages 3-17 and attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket for the program. If children 2 and under are participating in the program, they must have a registered child ticket.

Saturday, August 9
2025-08-09 09:00 - 19:00
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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. Learn more

Sunday, August 10
2025-08-10 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 acre garden. 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, August 11
2025-08-11 09:00 - 19:00

Tuesday, August 12
2025-08-12 09:00 - 19:00

Wednesday, August 13
2025-08-13 09:00 - 19:00

Mosaic Steel Orchestra
2025-08-13 18:00 - 20:00
While the music moves your soul, let Spicy Latina Cuisine satisfy your cravings with bold, flavorful Latin dishes served hot and fresh on-site.
NBG Members
Click Here to Reserve Tickets

Thursday, August 14
2025-08-14 09:00 - 19:00

Friday, August 15
2025-08-15 09:00 - 19:00

Saturday, August 16
2025-08-16 09:00 - 19:00

Sunday, August 17
2025-08-17 09:00 - 19:00

Monday, August 18
2025-08-18 09:00 - 19:00

SOLD OUT - Eco-Artists: Pollinator Baths
2025-08-18 10:00 - 11:00
Learn about different species of pollinators and their importance for gardens and people, then paint a pollinator bath for the bees and butterflies in your garden. Recommended for children ages 6-11 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
More experienced artists between ages 9-16 are advised to consider the Outdoor Artists series on Fridays!
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 (paid) ticket.

Tuesday, August 19
2025-08-19 09:00 - 19:00

SOLD OUT - Critter Club: Foxes and Coyotes
2025-08-19 10:00 - 11:00
At the top of the Coastal Virginia food chains are foxes and coyotes. Join us for a special lesson to learn more about these important predators. Recommended for children ages 5-12 with some chaperone assistance . All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
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.
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.

Wednesday, August 20
2025-08-20 09:00 - 19:00

Thursday, August 21
2025-08-21 09:00 - 19:00

Friday, August 22
2025-08-22 09:00 - 19:00

CANCELLED - Outdoor Artists: Nature Paints and Dyes
2025-08-22 10:00 - 11:30
Learn about the traditional creation of color pigments using natural materials, then try out different types of nature-based paints and dyes to create a work of art. Recommended for children ages 9-16 with some chaperone assistance . All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Outdoor Artists is strictly recommended for artists ages 9-16. Younger artists are recommended to participate in the Garden Artists series to be offered in July.
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
Price for NBG Members: $16/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).
Price for Not-yet Members: $24/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.

Saturday, August 23
2025-08-23 09:00 - 19:00

Member Exclusive: Jr Master Gardeners Fall Preview
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:00
As an NBG Member Exclusive in August, we are offering a FREE preview of our upcoming fall JMG classes! The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program is an innovative 4-H gardening program for children, families, and adults. JMG engages children and their attending 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.
Get inspired to start your fall and winter gardens as you learn about the importance of plants, how plants grow, water and weather needs, and more! Registration for the September series opens Friday, August 15.
Recommended for children ages 3-6 with caregiver assistance. Attending adults have the opportunity to learn how to start their home gardens with their children. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Class themes and learning topics vary by 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.
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.

Sunday, August 24
2025-08-24 09:00 - 19:00

Monday, August 25
2025-08-25 09:00 - 19:00

CANCELLED - Eco-Artists: Upcycled Art
2025-08-25 10:00 - 11:00
Take an exclusive tour of the new WOW Children’s Garden Re-Up-It sculpture, then use recycled materials to create your own nature-inspired piece of art to take home. Recommended for children ages 6-11 with some chaperone assistance . All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
Attending adults must have a registered ticket, including all free Member adult tickets.
Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walk shoes are encouraged.
Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Program tickets include Garden admission.
More experienced artists between ages 9-16 are advised to consider the Outdoor Artists series on Fridays!
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.

Tuesday, August 26
2025-08-26 09:00 - 19:00

Critter Club: Raccoons and Possums
2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:00
Did you know it is normal to see possums and raccoons during the day? In this class, join us to learn about the behaviors and diets of two of our favorite garden critters. Recommended for children ages 5-12 with some chaperone assistance . All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All participating children must have a paid, pre-registered ticket to attend the program.
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.
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.

Wednesday, August 27
2025-08-27 09:00 - 19:00

Thursday, August 28
2025-08-28 09:00 - 19:00

Friday, August 29
2025-08-29 09:00 - 19:00
