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.

  • Caterpillar Club | 9:30AM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in September | Meet at the Butterfly House to say good morning to the caterpillars and butterflies.
  • Tunes for Tots | 10AM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in October | Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to shake, rattle, and roll to nature-inspired music. No program on Thursday, October 24.
  • Tales for Tots | 10AM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in November | Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to complete a craft and walking tour themed after some of our favorite garden storybooks!
  • Winter in the Garden | 10AM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in December | Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about how the Garden gets ready for winter.

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: My Five Senses
10/07/2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Tea 101
10/08/2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Member Exclusive: Tunes For Tots
10/09/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

CANCELLED – Jr. Master Gardeners (Thursday Series)
10/10/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Member Exclusive: Tunes For Tots
10/10/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

NBG Homeschool Day: Fall in the Garden
10/11/2024 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Girl Scout Numbers in Nature Day
10/12/2024 | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Little Sprout Explorers: S is for Spider
10/14/2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Autumn in the Garden
10/15/2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Garden Artists: Cornhusk Scarecrows
10/16/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tunes For Tots
10/16/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tunes For Tots
10/17/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Little Sprout Explorers: Animals on the Move
10/21/2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Spooky, Scary Plants
10/22/2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fairy & Gnome Fall Homes
10/23/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tunes For Tots
10/23/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Trick ‘r Trees – Night 1
10/24/2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Trick ‘r Trees – Night 2
10/25/2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Little Sprout Explorers: Pumpkin Party!
10/28/2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Halloween STEM
10/29/2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Garden Artists: Autumn Mugs
10/30/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tunes For Tots
10/30/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tunes For Tots
10/31/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Storybook Tea Party
11/02/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day
11/09/2024 | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Garden Artists: Thanksgiving Plates
11/16/2024 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Garden Artists: Thanksgiving Plates
11/23/2024 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fairy & Gnome Winter Homes
12/01/2024 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Storybook Tea Party
12/07/2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fairy & Gnome Winter Homes
12/08/2024 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm