Arts and Entertainment

Family Twilight Trek (Raccoon Theme)

March 13 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 (757) 441-5830 Price: Price may vary

Meet staff in the WOW Children’s Garden to learn about the behavior and diet of raccoons before going on an exclusive, after-hours sunset tour of the Garden! Recommended for children ages 5+ with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have registered tickets.

Moderate walking required – program includes an approximately 1 mile walk through the Garden.

Price for NBG Members: $12/child and $5/adult.

Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $16/adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

All participating children ages 3-17 and attending adults must have a paid, pre-registered ticket for the program. If children 2 and under are participating in the program, they must have a registered child ticket

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Garden Artists: Shamrock Plates

March 7 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 (757) 441-5830 Price: Price may vary

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Paint a decorative plate set just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Each set includes two 7-inch ceramic plates. Recommended for children ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.

Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

All participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket to participate. Any child under 3 who will participate in the program must have a registered child ticket. Adults who wish to participate in the program must register child tickets for the class.

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Great Backyard Bird Count at NFK Botanical Garden

February 14 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 (757) 441-5830 Price: Price may vary

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Join us at NBG to complete the Great Backyard Bird Count Citizen Science project! Whether you are a seasoned bird lover or just getting started, this is a fun and educational event for the whole family. By participating, you and your family can help scientists better understand bird populations before their annual winter migration. Each participant will be provided a science kit and information on where to submit their data. Make sure to stop by the WOW Children’s Garden to complete other bird-themed activities, crafts, and tours! Recommended for children ages 3+ with significant chaperone assistance. Moderate walking required.

Price for NBG Members: $10/Child for. Adult chaperones attend for free with a registered child.

Price for Not-yet Members: $15/Person. Tickets include Garden admission.

NBG members and Not-yet-members are required to register at least one child ticket in order to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count discounts. Only participating children receive the science kit. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket; however, if they wish to receive the program materials, a ticket must be purchased. Adults who intend to participate in the program are required to register a child’s ticket.

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Garden Artists: Valentine's Day Mugs

February 14 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 (757) 441-5830 Price: Price may vary

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Paint the perfect decorative mug set for someone special in your life! Each set includes two 8-ounce ceramic mugs. Recommended for children ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.

Price for Not-yet Members: $22/Child and $20/Adult (tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

Arts and Entertainment

Holiday Nature Ornaments

December 20 2025

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 (757) 441-5830 Price: Price may vary

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Use natural items and craft supplies to create the perfect set of nature-inspired holiday ornaments for your tree. Recommended for ages 3+ with some chaperone assistance. Program does not include tickets to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights. All child and adult attendants are required to have registered tickets.

Participants have the option of signing up for the 10AM, 12PM, or 2PM sessions.

Price for NBG Members: $12/child. NBG member adults may chaperone for free with a registered child.

Price for Not-yet Members: $20/child and $18/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.

Adult tickets do not include an ornament set. Adults who wish to participate must register their ticket(s) as a child ticket in order to participate. Walk-up tickets may not be available the day of the program.

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NEW! Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club

December 20 2025

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 (757) 441-5830 Price: Price for NBG Members: $5/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).

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New this winter, we are inviting our 18-month to 3-year-old little critters to join us for hands-on, sensory-based exploration of the Garden! This program is also a great opportunity for attending chaperones to learn how to incorporate nature play and exploration with their little ones. Recommended for ages 18-months to 3 years old with significant chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered (purchased) tickets.

Price for NBG Members: $5/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).

All child class participants must have a registered ticket. This is a Member Exclusive program.

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December Member Exclusive: Winter in the Garden

December 16 - December 17 2025

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 (757) 441-5830

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Meet in the WOW Children’s Garden to explore how plants and animals get ready for winter. Recommended for ages 3+ with adult chaperone assistance. This is an NBG Member exclusive program that requires pre-registered tickets.

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Homeschool Garden Stewards December Series

December 16 2025

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 Price: Price may vary

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Join us for our Homeschool Garden Stewards November series! Each week we will review topics relating to botany, water ecology, environmental science, and more to elevate your garden scientist to a garden steward. Recommended for Homeschoolers ages 9-14. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.

Tuesday, December 16 | Candy Cane STEAM

Price for NBG Members: $15/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).

Price for Not-yet Members: $23/Child and $18/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Register for all THREE (3) December classes for $40! Members receive approximately $2 off per series class. The series ticket links are listed below. Members only need to purchase the series ticket – tickets for the individual programs are not needed

Arts and Entertainment

Homeschool Garden Science December Series

December 16 2025

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 Price: Price may vary

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Join us for our Homeschool Garden Science December series! Introduce your homeschoolers to garden science through sensory activities, experiments, STEM-based projects, and more. Recommended for ages 6-10. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket. As an exclusive, NBG Members can sign up for all sessions in the series for a discounted rate!

SERIES SCHEDULE

Tuesday, December 16 | Snowflake STEM

Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child.
Price for NBG Members: $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child).

Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $18/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG).

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Register for all THREE (3) December classes for $30! Members receive $2 off per series class. The series ticket links are listed below. Members only need to purchase the series ticket – tickets for the individual programs are not needed.

All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered ticket.

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Educator Workshop: Project Learning Tree

March 21 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 youthed@nbgs.org Price: $15

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Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden to complete the Project Learning Tree requirements for the Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Attendants will receive a copy of the activity guide and earn five (5) credits and a certificate toward their professional licensure renewal.

For more information on Project Learning Tree, visit plt.org.

If you are having difficulty registering or have questions about the PLT workshop, email youthed@nbgs.org or call (757) 441-5830 ext.463.

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