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 Free Programs
Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden for free programs for NBG Members! All programs are included with your membership and recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone participation. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online, and show their membership for entry into the Garden. It is highly suggested participants bring a towel or blanket to sit on for the duration of the program.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to the first 15 children. Click on the calendar dates below to register. NBG Member programs do not require an additional timed ticket to visit the Garden.
- Tunes For Tots | 10AM on Wednesdays in March | Shake, rattle, and roll with us as you play instruments and learn about sound and rhythm.
- Tales For Tots | 10AM on Wednesdays in April | Complete a themed story, craft, and walking tour through areas of the Garden.
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
Family Twilight Trek – Call for Availability!03/31/2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Girl Scout Math in Nature Day04/02/2023 | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Little Sprout Explorers: April Showers Bring May Flowers04/03/2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Spring Veggies04/04/2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tales For Tots04/05/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Little Sprout Explorers: B is for Birds04/10/2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Garden Lifecycles04/11/2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tales For Tots04/12/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Family Twilight Trek04/14/2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Little Sprout Explorers: Silly Snails04/17/2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Earth Day, Everyday!04/18/2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tales For Tots04/19/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Little Sprout Explorers: Spring STEM04/24/2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Homeschool Garden Science: Garden Dinosaurs04/25/2023 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tales For Tots04/26/2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Family Twilight Trek04/28/2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
NBG Homeschool Field Day!06/02/2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm