Family Fun and Learning: Children’s Programs at Norfolk Botanical Garden

For any questions relating to our programs or our updated registration information, please email us at youthed@nbgs.org.

Visit our BIRTHDAY PARTY page for information on hosting a child’s birthday party in the WOW Children’s Garden.

We also offer programs for GIRL SCOUTS and BOY SCOUTS!

To book a field trip for your school or organization, visit our SCHOOL PROGRAMS page.

NBG Member Exclusive Programs

Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden for free weekly programs for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone participation. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry into the Garden. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their children.

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to the first 15 children. Tickets for each month of themed programs will be available two weeks before the first date of the program. Click on the calendar dates below to register for a specific class.

Winter Wanderers | 10AM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in January and February | Go on a Garden walking adventure to complete weekly winter-inspired exploration and activities.
Tales for Tots | 10AM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in March and Thursdays Only in April | Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to complete a craft and walking tour themed around some of our favorite garden storybooks.

Refund Policy

Cancellations 5 or more business days prior to the program start date: Refund, less 20% processing fee (minimum $5).
Cancellations 1-4 business days prior to the program start date: No Refund.
Programs canceled by the Garden due to low enrollment or inclement weather conditions will be refunded in full. In the case of cancellations due to inclement weather, all registered guests will be contacted by phone or email.
All programs will be held rain or shine unless notified otherwise.

Upcoming Children & Family Programs

All series classes (Little Sprout Explorers, Homeschool Garden Science, Jr. Master Gardeners) are posted three weeks before their monthly series start date.

Little Sprout Explorers: The Gardener
02/24/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Homeschool Garden Science: Plants for the Planet
02/25/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Winter Wanderers
02/26/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Winter Wanderers
02/27/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Outdoor Classroom Educator Workshop
03/01/2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

NEW DATE: Storybook Tea Party
03/01/2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Yeast 101
03/04/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Homeschool Garden Science: Life in a Log
03/11/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

NEW! Homeschool Garden Stewards: Garden Biodiversity
03/13/2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Family Twilight Trek
03/14/2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Garden Artists: Shamrock Plates
03/15/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

NEW! Jr Master Gardeners: Seed Explorers
03/15/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am