Tickets for all November and December holiday programs will be available for purchase starting Friday, October 6.
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.
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.
Tales for Tots | 10AM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in October | Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden for a story time, walking adventure, and craft themed around some of our favorite Garden storybooks.
- Fall in the Garden| 10AM on Wednesdays and Thursdays in November | Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about how the Garden changes in the fall.
- 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, every attempt will be made to contact all pre-registered participants by phone or email.
- All programs will be held rain or shine unless notified otherwise.
Upcoming Children & Family Programs
Little Sprout Explorers: Spooky Garden Plants10/02/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Autumn Trees10/03/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots10/04/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots10/05/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Day: Fall in the Garden10/06/2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Little Sprout Explorers: Silly Spiders10/09/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Fungi and Ferns10/10/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots10/11/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots10/12/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Storybook Tea Party10/13/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
NEW DATE: Girl Scout Shapes in Nature Day10/14/2023 | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Little Sprout Explorers: Creepy Crawlies10/16/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Fall Harvest10/17/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots10/18/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots10/19/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Trick ‘r Trees – Night 110/19/2023 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Trick ‘r Trees – Night 210/20/2023 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Little Sprout Explorers: Pumpkin Party10/23/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Gourds and Squash10/24/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Jr. Garden Artists: Cornhusk Scarecrows10/25/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots10/25/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots10/26/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ghoul & Goblin Gardens10/27/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Little Sprout Explorers: Halloween STEM10/30/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Spooky STEAM10/31/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day11/04/2023 | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thanksgiving Plates11/12/2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Storybook Tea Party11/17/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thanksgiving Plates11/19/2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Storybook Tea Party12/15/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am