
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 monthly series start date.
Homeschool Garden Science: Nectar Guides05/20/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/21/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
PROGRAM FULL – Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/22/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Artists: Garden Bandanas05/23/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cadette Night Owl Party!05/23/2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jr Master Gardeners: Garden Ecosystem05/24/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Added! Fairy & Gnome Spring Homes05/26/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Science: Life of a Tree05/27/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/28/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
PROGRAM FULL – Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/29/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Artists: Colors of the Rainbow05/30/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Jr Master Gardeners: Plant Uses05/31/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Critter Club: Bugs and Insects06/03/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Flower Fun06/04/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Flower Fun06/05/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
NEW! Outdoor Artists: Clay Pot Mosaics06/06/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storybook Tea Party06/07/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Garden Friends and Pests06/10/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Flower Fun06/11/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes06/12/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Flower Fun06/12/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
NEW! Outdoor Artists: Abstract Watercolors06/13/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Family Twilight Trek: Fireflies06/13/2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jr Garden Artists: Father’s Day Mugs06/14/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Aquatic Invertebrates06/17/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Flower Fun06/18/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Dinosaurs in the Garden06/19/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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
Critter Club: Pollinator Pals06/24/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am