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 Plants
10/02/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Autumn Trees
10/03/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots
10/04/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots
10/05/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Homeschool Day: Fall in the Garden
10/06/2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Little Sprout Explorers: Silly Spiders
10/09/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Fungi and Ferns
10/10/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots
10/11/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots
10/12/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Storybook Tea Party
10/13/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

NEW DATE: Girl Scout Shapes in Nature Day
10/14/2023 | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Little Sprout Explorers: Creepy Crawlies
10/16/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Fall Harvest
10/17/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots
10/18/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots
10/19/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Trick ‘r Trees – Night 1
10/19/2023 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Trick ‘r Trees – Night 2
10/20/2023 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Little Sprout Explorers: Pumpkin Party
10/23/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Gourds and Squash
10/24/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Jr. Garden Artists: Cornhusk Scarecrows
10/25/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots
10/25/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Member Exclusive: Tales For Tots
10/26/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Ghoul & Goblin Gardens
10/27/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Little Sprout Explorers: Halloween STEM
10/30/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Homeschool Garden Science: Spooky STEAM
10/31/2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day
11/04/2023 | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Thanksgiving Plates
11/12/2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Storybook Tea Party
11/17/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Thanksgiving Plates
11/19/2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Storybook Tea Party
12/15/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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