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Voted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST! Open: June 14 - September 30 Our Summer Butterfly House offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant, enclosed habitat filled with nectar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009, […]
Enjoy the Autumn air and a leisurely walk down Hayden’s Lane (located off of Main Street in the 200 block between The Gourmet Bakery and Beyond Main). The featured book, Where Are You From? will be posted on signs along the lane […]
This fall at Cullipher Farm, we continue our Little Farmers Classes with a fall twist: learn about all the fall things happening on the farm.
Bergey’s Fall Tradition corn maze runs from September 12th through October 31st, featuring a 10-acre aviation-themed maze with weekday and Saturday pricing options for petting zoos, hayrides, and corn gun shots. Ages 1 and under and ages 65 and up […]
Do you and your family enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds, of the children's garden at Sleepy Hole Park? Come meet the VCE Master Gardeners who plant, tend, and educate in the park every Wednesday and create a sensory garden […]
Nature Academy in Nature's Classroom is a monthly outdoor class for kids ages 5 through 12 at the Chesapeake Arboretum. Since 2018, the class has educated youth on our native plants and animals, while also instilling a sense of stewardship […]
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Say goodbye to summer and help prepare the vegetable garden for growing fall crops. Learn about what grows as the weather gets cooler and how to extend Virginia's growing season past the first frost.
Nature walk day$10 per person + donations highly encouraged!We are raising money for a new barn roof!About 2 hour walk through the hay fields and trails. Listen and identify bird calls and bug sounds.Learn what’s invasive vs native on our […]
So if you're not doing anything on Thursday afternoons get those cars out and come up to DQ. You can go in and order food and bring it out to eat. Make sure you bring a chair because they've taken […]
Explore the Garden’s 7 miles of paved pathways. It’s a great way to enjoy the landscape and get some exercise. Free with Garden Admission Children under 16 must ride with a parent or adult. Bike riders under 14 must wear helmets. […]
Want to grow your green thumb? Then join us for some time in the garden. Pull weeds, water, harvest, learn something new, and meet new people. This is an outdoor, weather-dependent program.
4th Thursday of every month. Join us at The Garage Brewery for Broncos & Brews! Looking forward to a great time with cold beer & even better company! Cheers to good times!
The Tech Center Summer Concert Series is back with live music all season long! The Tech Center Summer Concert Series brings live music, community connection, and high-energy entertainment to Newport News all summer long. From classic rock tributes to regional […]