
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.
PROGRAM FULL – Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns07/17/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Dinosaurs in the Garden – Few Spaces Remaining!07/17/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Outdoor Artists: Botanical Illustrations07/18/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Jr Master Gardeners: How to Help Your Garden07/19/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Garden Artists: DIY Recycled Paper07/21/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Birds of Prey07/22/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns07/23/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns07/24/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Outdoor Artists: Landscape Painting07/25/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Jr Master Gardeners: Herb, Spice, or Veggie?07/26/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Garden Artists: Action Painting07/28/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Threats to Birds07/29/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns07/30/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns07/31/2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Outdoor Artists: Bookbinding How-Tos08/01/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storybook Tea Party08/02/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
NEW! Eco-Artists: Composting 10108/04/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Garden Turtles08/05/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Cultivating Creativity08/06/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Cultivating Creativity08/07/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Outdoor Artists: Recycled Paper08/08/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
SOLD OUT – Family Twilight Trek: Owls08/08/2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
New! Eco-Artists: Nature Prints08/11/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Critter Club: Frogs and Toads08/12/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Cultivating Creativity08/13/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes08/14/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Cultivating Creativity08/14/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Outdoor Artists: Shading Styles08/15/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
ADDED DATE – Family Twilight Trek: Owls08/15/2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
NEW DATE – Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates08/16/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am