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.
ODU Writers in Community – Spring Creative Writing04/19/2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
SOLD OUT – Jr Master Gardeners: Space to Grow04/19/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Homeschool Garden Science: Earth Day, Everyday!04/22/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tales for Tots04/23/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tales for Tots04/24/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Family Twilight Trek04/25/2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Jr Master Gardeners: Watering a Garden04/26/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
SOLD OUT- Garden Artists: Fairy & Gnome Spring Homes04/26/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Science: Garden Grooves04/29/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Artists: Print Making05/02/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Jr Master Gardeners: Parts of a Flower05/03/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Storybook Tea Party05/03/2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Botany Basics05/06/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/07/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/08/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Artists: Recycled Flower Bouquets05/09/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Family Twilight Trek: Frogs05/09/2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Jr Garden Artists: Mother’s Day Mugs05/10/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Jr Master Gardeners: A Well-Balanced Garden05/10/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Homeschool Garden Science: Bulbs, Seeds, and Spores05/13/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Homeschool Garden Stewards: Wild Wetlands05/13/2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/14/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots05/15/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Artists: Nature Mosaics05/16/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Jr Master Gardeners: Up, Down, and Around05/17/2025 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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
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