
Connecting with Nature
Welcome to Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Youth Education Programs—where learning, play and nature come together. From interactive workshops to seasonal adventures, our programs inspire curiosity and connection. Discover fun-filled experiences for children and families that grow lasting memories and a love for the natural world.
All class tickets incur a 3% surcharge for credit card transactions.
For any questions relating to our programs or our updated registration information, please email us at youthed@nbgs.org.

Birthday Party

Girl Scouts
Book a Girl Scout Troop visit to the Garden! Complete the requirements of a badge or patch of your choosing, then spend the rest of your time in the Garden exploring our 175-acre campus.

Scouting America
Book a Scout Pack or Den to visit to the Garden! We feature a variety of opportunities for many of the different Scout age levels.

School Programs
Schedule your class, grade level, school, or summer camp to complete a self-guided or guided learning experience during your next visit to the Garden!

NBG Member Exclusive Programs
Class Refund Policy

Upcoming Children & Family Programs
All series classes are posted three weeks before their series start date.
PROGRAM FULL – Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/14/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club05/16/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
CANCELLED: Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day!05/16/2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Little Sprout Explorers: Awesome Ants05/18/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Science: Vertebrates 10105/19/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Stewards: Pepper Science05/19/2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
PROGRAM FULL – Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/20/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/21/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Youth Education Program: Jr Master Gardeners05/23/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Little Sprout Explorers: E is for Egg05/25/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Science: Mosquitoes 10105/26/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Stewards: Cucumber Science05/26/2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/27/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/28/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club05/30/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Storybook Tea Party – Butterfly Theme06/06/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes06/11/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Family Twilight Trek – Firefly Night06/12/2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jr Garden Artists: Father’s Day Plates & Mugs06/13/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Dinosaurs in the Garden06/18/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storybook Tea Party – Bumblebee Theme07/04/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes07/09/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Family Twilight Trek – Cicada Night07/10/2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinosaurs in the Garden07/16/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates07/18/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Storybook Tea Party – Dinosaur Theme08/01/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates08/08/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes08/13/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Family Twilight Trek – Possum Night08/14/2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinosaurs in the Garden08/20/2026 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am


