
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 theGarden!

NBG Member Exclusive Programs
Class Refund Policy

Upcoming Children & Family Programs
All series classes are posted three weeks before their series start date.
SOLD OUT – Family Twilight Trek: Fireflies06/13/2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jr Master Gardeners: Composting 10106/14/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
SOLD OUT – Jr Garden Artists: Father’s Day Mugs06/14/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Aquatic Invertebrates – Few Tickets Remaining!06/17/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
PROGRAM FULL – Member Exclusive: Flower Fun06/18/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Dinosaurs in the Garden06/19/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
PROGRAM FULL – Member Exclusive: Flower Fun06/19/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
NEW! Outdoor Artists: Book Binding 10106/20/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Jr Master Gardeners: Wacky Weather06/21/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Critter Club: Pollinator Pals06/24/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
PROGRAM FULL – Member Exclusive: Flower Fun06/25/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
PROGRAM FULL – Member Exclusive: Flower Fun06/26/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
NEW! Outdoor Artists: Fabric Painting06/27/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Jr Master Gardeners: Garden Friends and Pests06/28/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Critter Club: Water Birds07/01/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns07/02/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns07/03/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Outdoor Artists: Color Scheme 10107/04/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Jr Master Gardeners: Pollinator Pals07/05/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storybook Tea Party07/05/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Artists: Watercolor Landscapes07/07/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Migrating Birds07/08/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns07/09/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns07/10/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes07/10/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Outdoor Artists: Paper Making07/11/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Family Twilight Trek: Cicadas07/11/2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates07/12/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Jr Master Gardeners: Garden Friends and Foes07/12/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Garden Artists: Jewelry Making07/14/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am