
Connecting with Nature
Welcome to Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Children and Family Programs—where learning, play and nature come together. From interactive workshops to seasonal adventures, our programs inspire curiosity and connection. Discover fun-filled experiences that grow lasting memories and a love for the natural world.
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.

Boy Scouts
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.
ADDED DATE – Family Twilight Trek: Owls08/15/2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
CANCELLED – Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates08/16/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
SOLD OUT – Eco-Artists: Pollinator Baths08/18/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Foxes and Coyotes08/19/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Cultivating Creativity08/20/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Dinosaurs in the Garden08/21/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member Exclusive: Cultivating Creativity08/21/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
CANCELLED – Outdoor Artists: Nature Paints and Dyes08/22/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member Exclusive: Jr Master Gardeners Fall Preview08/23/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Jr Master Gardeners Fall Preview08/23/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
NEW! Eco-Artists: Upcycled Art08/25/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Raccoons and Possums08/26/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Cultivating Creativity08/27/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Cultivating Creativity08/28/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
WOW End of Summer Celebration!08/29/2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Little Sprout Explorers: Rainbow Recipe09/01/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Science: Leaf ID09/02/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Stewards: Compound Flowers09/02/2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Member Exclusive: Caterpillar Club09/03/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Member Exclusive: Caterpillar Club09/04/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Storybook Tea Party – Pirate Theme09/06/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Little Sprout Explorers: Sparkles in Nature09/08/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Science: Mushrooms & Decomposers09/09/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Caterpillar Club09/10/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Member Exclusive: Caterpillar Club09/11/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Family Twilight Trek: Moths09/12/2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Little Sprout Explorers: Colors in Nature09/15/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Science: Seeds & Nuts09/16/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Caterpillar Club09/17/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Member Exclusive: Caterpillar Club09/18/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am