Below is a list of upcoming Garden events and exhibits. The Garden also has lots of great adult classes and children’s program options. Visit our calendar to see and search for more events.

NOVEMBER

Beyond the Horizons: Accessible Abstractions
Nov. 2 – Jan. 3

Northside Artists Exhibit
Nov. 5 – Jan. 28

World’s Under Glass: Desert to Rainforest Tour
Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 10 am – 11 am
Take an immersive journey through Earth’s diverse plant biomes – each distinct in climate, flora, and visual impact.
FREE with admission to the Garden, no pre-registration required.

Little Red and the Gingerbread Man Puppet Show
Saturday, Nov. 14th | 10 am – 11 am
The Barefoot Puppet Theater is back! Join Little Red and she pursues a mischievous Gingerbread cookie through the woods to Grandma’s house.

GARDENFEST: Members-Only Preview Weekend!
Friday, Nov. 20 – Sunday, Nov. 22nd | 4 pm – 10 pm
Garden members receive exclusive free admission to Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights during the Members-Only Preview Weekend and may also visit for free on Free Member Nights. *Please note: Advanced online tickets are required. 

SHOPFEST
Friday, Nov. 20 – Sunday, Nov. 22nd | 4 pm – 10 pm
While members are visiting for our special Member’s only preview nights – make sure to stop by the gift shop! We will have special events and amazing deals all weekend long.

 GARDENFEST: Members FIDOS Night
Monday, Nov. 23

Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, Nov. 23 | 10 am – 3 pm

GARDEN CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
November 26

DECEMBER

 GARDENFEST: FIDOS Night
Monday, Nov.30

Gardenfest for Grownups (21+ nights)
Dec. 2 – 3

GARDENFEST: Behind the Scenes Tour
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Are you curious to know what really goes into creating Gardenfest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and especially how the themed light forms are created? Join Garden Guide, Anita Waters, to hear how each year’s theme is interpreted through their layout within the Garden.
FREE with admission to the Garden, no pre-registration required.

 FunFest
Friday, Dec. 4

 Santa Brunch
Saturday, Dec. 5 & Sunday, Dec. 6

 GARDENFEST: FIDOS Night
Monday, Dec. 7

 Santa Brunch
Saturday, Dec. 12 & Sunday, Dec. 13

 GARDENFEST: FIDOS Night
Monday, Dec. 14

VIP Dining & Gardenfest Experience
December 14 & 15

 Santa Brunch 
Saturday, Dec. 19 & Sunday, Dec. 20

Santa Dinner
December 20 & 21

VIP Dining & Gardenfest Experience
December 21 & 22

GARDEN CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
December 24 & 25

GARDENFEST: Free Members Night & Gardenfest for Grownups (21+)
Dec. 30

VIP Dining & Gardenfest Experience
December 31

JANUARY

GARDENFEST: Free Members Night
Jan. 1 – Jan. 3