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  2. PowerUp! Local Discounts for Eligible Families in Norfolk

    Great news! Local discounts are available for families who qualify to receive reduced admission to local attractions in Norfolk VA.

    January 27, 2026
  3. Ticket Giveaway Winner! Dominion Energy Garden of Lights 2025

    Add this great local holiday event to your family traditions! Walk through a mile of light displays as a part of Dominion Energy Garden of Lights, at Norfolk Botanical Garden this season.

    November 6, 2025
  4. FREE Admission to Norfolk Botanical Garden – WPA Heritage

    Enjoy FREE Admission to NBG in honor of the 220 African-American women and men who first planted the Garden more than 80 years ago through the Works Progress Administration.

    September 23, 2025
  6. Final Days! Summer Water Fun (& Discounts!) in Hampton Roads!

    Ideas for Water Fun with Kids – Pools, Spraygrounds, Splash Pads and Water Parks in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

    August 29, 2025
  7. The Butterfly House at Norfolk Botanical Garden – Open for the Summer!

    Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Butterfly House is opening for the summer season Father’s Day weekend!

    June 9, 2025
  8. Honey Bee Festival at Norfolk Botanical Garden!

    Join the Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia and Norfolk Botanical Garden again this year for a fun filled day with bee products, activities, vendors and great information.

    August 15, 2024
  10. Butterfly Festival & Activities at Norfolk Botanical Garden!

    Norfolk Botanical Garden and the Butterfly Society of Virginia are teaming up for the Annual Butterfly Festival!

    July 18, 2024
  11. Bike Nights At Norfolk Botanical Garden!

    There aren’t many places to ride your bike that have more gorgeous scenery than Norfolk Botanical Garden….

    March 30, 2021
  12. Norfolk Botanical Garden Member Swaps

    The Norfolk Botanical Garden is jumping into Membership swaps! Here are the swaps currently on their calendar.

    February 22, 2021
  14. Guest Post: Virtual Tours of Local Nature Spots in Hampton Roads

    Welcoming a guest post from The Nature Bus today that can give us all a little nature break, regardless of the weather or stay at home conditions!

    January 18, 2021
  15. Norfolk Botanical Garden – Garden of Lights 2020

    There WILL be Drive-Thru opportunities for Garden of Lights at the Garden from November 13, 2020 – January 2, 2021.

    October 19, 2020
  16. Opening Update: Norfolk Botanical Garden

    Updates for COVID-19 and re-opening at Norfolk Botanical Garden

    May 17, 2020
  18. Norfolk Botanical Garden – Annual Spring Plant Sale

    For those you spending time building out your gardens or keeping your green thumbs active, this ONLINE sale is for you!

    May 8, 2020
  19. Nature Connects® Art with LEGO® Bricks

    This exhibit lets you explore the beautiful grounds of the Botanical Garden while enjoying the unique displays of nature-themed LEGO art created by New York artist Sean Kenney.

    January 18, 2020
  20. Garden 2.020 Fun Run (New Year’s Day)

    Head to the Norfolk Botanical Garden to kick off 2019 with the Garden 2.019 Fun Run!

    December 14, 2019
  22. Monarch Butterfly Tag & Release at Norfolk Botanical Garden

    A chance to see the beautiful Monarch butterflies up close, and take part in Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Tag & Release event.

    September 19, 2019
  23. $5 Admission to Norfolk Botanical Garden

    For a limited time explore the beauty that nature has to offer at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Evening admission is just $5 through Labor Day!

    August 17, 2018
  24. Extended! LanternAsia Returns To Norfolk Botanical Garden

    The beauty is back! Opening Day for LanternAsia is scheduled for March 9, 2018.

    May 7, 2018
  26. NEW Giveaway Winner! A Family 6 Pack of Admission for the Polar Express Tram Ride Only at Norfolk Botanical Garden!

    Win a Family 6 pack of tickets for the Polar Express Tram Ride Only this holiday season at Norfolk Botanical Garden!

    November 6, 2017
  27. February Fun Month at Norfolk Botanical Garden

    February 2017 is again "February Fun Month" where guests can bring their dogs to walk, or bring their bikes to ride through Norfolk Botanical Garden from 9am-5pm daily.

    January 23, 2017
  28. Family Fitness with Fido: A Family Event at Norfolk Botanical Garden

    Have you always wanted to include your family dog in your walk through Norfolk Botanical Garden? This is your opportunity! Norfolk Botanical Garden and the Norfolk SPCA are celebrating fitness with families and their dogs!

    October 21, 2015
  30. Today! Cinderella In The Garden

    Calling all princes and princesses! Mark your calendars for a royal celebration (and performance) at Norfolk Botanical Garden!

    August 17, 2015
  31. Kids Club Event: Seeds 101

    A great (FREE) event for the kids this Saturday from Pembroke Mall and Norfolk Botanical Garden! Looking for local family fun? Be sure to check out our lists of Activities, Athletics, Resources and of…

    February 12, 2015
  32. Last Weekend! FREE Admission to Norfolk Botanical Garden!

    Wow! This is certainly a promotion to take advantage of. Starting today (January 3, 2015) and running through Monday, January 19, 2015 Norfolk Botanical Garden is open with FREE Admission. Click HERE For…

    January 16, 2015
  34. Winner – Giveaway! Win a Family 4 Pack of Admission to Polar Express at Illumination Station!

    Congratulations to Tiffany J who was selected as the winner of this Giveaway! The winner has received an email with instructions on accepting the prize, please respond to that email from…

    December 4, 2014