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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, […]
Join us for a day of fun and adventure at one of our Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast events. Learn about our programs, plus get a free patch and activity kit to take home!
To celebrate National Library Card Month, take part in a 2D scavenger hunt, I Spy style! Complete a different hunt each week for a small prize!
Cirque de Paris makes its return to Norfolk, VA with an ALL-NEW show for 2026  Experience the magic, wonder, and breathtaking artistry direct from Paris to your hometown Step inside an ALL-NEW 2026 immersive Big Top spectacular and witness Europe’s most […]
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 […]
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Ages 3 – 5)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before […]
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2)
Travel the world without leaving the library in our very special weekly Storytime.
1-2-3 Play With Me is back! Looking for a fun, interactive playgroup for your little ones? Join us for 1-2-3 Play With Me PLUS: Special Guest Alert! This month, we are joined by a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician […]
tweens and teens book club
Design and build structures using materials such as Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys, Power Clix, LEGO pieces and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations! With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. Note: Build Bash is a free-flowing […]
The Park Place Teen Zone will be open afternoons for teens to HOMAGO - Hang Out, Mess Around and Geek Out! Mondays: Mindful Coloring and Art Workshops Tuesdays: Video Gaming Wednesdays: Lofi Vibes Thursdays: 1st Episode Only Anime
Join friends at Tucker for Legos and gaming.
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. […]
Bring your child to meet with experienced teachers to grow their confidence in reading. Refreshments will be provided. Will not be held 11/11 (Ages 5-12)
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for […]
Wednesday Wind Down is back beginning September 9! Bring a chair or blanket, pack your favorite snack, and unwind on the Harrison Opera House lawn. Take a midweek break while enjoying a sneak peek of what our artists have in […]
Weekly Please join us for some cars at a weekly cruise-in every Wednesday night until it gets cold, all are invited! Bring your rides out and have some fun. They are open during these hours, so enjoy all the great […]
6:30pm Doors open and tickets available 7:00-8:15pm Showtime Tickets: $5 From Earth to the Universe is the world's first full-length full dome planetarium movie freely available for planetarium use. This stunning, 30-minute voyage through time and space conveys, through an […]