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Last updated: 9.1.10

Now through January 10, 2011
Exhibit: Glorious Glass in the Garden
Regular Garden admission
Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and during extended hours
Mid-Atlantic premiere of exhibit featuring hundreds of glass sculptures by world-renowned glass artist Hans Godo Frabel; see them throughout the gardens and Conservatory.

Friday, September 17 & Saturday, September 18, 2010
Fall Plant Sale
Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
No admission required; regular Garden admission to visit the Garden
Avid gardeners know fall is a great time for planting. The Fall Plant Sale features vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. Presented by Garden volunteers.

Saturday, October 2 & Sunday, October 3, 2010
Rose Fest
Noon – 3 p.m.
Regular Garden admission
Rose Garden in full bloom with informal tours, dining and wine-tasting; tango lessons (Sat.); Virginia Opera performs selections (Sun.).

Sunday, October 24, 2010
Goblins and Gourds
1 – 4 p.m.
Regular Garden admission
Harvest celebration with live music by the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, pumpkin decorating, good green fun under the tent and guests from Stuff Richmond and Virginia Native Plant Society.

Thursday, November 11, 2010
Champagne ‘n’ Shopping
5 – 8 p.m.
The Garden hosts a special evening of shopping just in time for the holidays. Guests are greeted with a glass of champagne or sparkling cider; live music and door prizes.

Friday, November 12 & Saturday, November 13, 2010
Holly Jolly Christmas on Lakeside Avenue
Lakeside-area merchants (including the Garden) offer special hours and promotions just in time for holiday shopping. On Friday, November 12, the Garden and other participants extend hours til 9 p.m. Regular store hours on Saturday, November 13.

Friday, November 26, 2010 – January 10, 2011
GardenFest of Lights
Nightly 5 – 10 p.m. (except December 24 & 25)
GardenFest of Lights Grand Illumination: Friday, November 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Ticketed Event
NEW! GardenFest of Lights will feature the spectacular “Glorious Glass in the Garden” exhibit by world-famous artist Hans Godo Frabel.
GardenFest of Lights is a holiday tradition featuring more than a half million lights, botanical decorations, trains, holiday dinners, family activities and more.
SPECIAL DATES:
* GardenFest Illumination: Friday, November 26
* Crystal Concerts: Nov. 26, 27 & 28, 7 p.m. in the Education & Library Complex Auditorium, limited seating.
* Member nights: Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1 & Jan. 10.
* New Year’s Eve Family Frolic at the Garden: Friday, Dec. 31
* GardenFest for Fidos: Thursday, Dec. 2 & Thursday, January 6 (leashed pets allowed)

Saturday, December 4
Great Greens Sale of Garden Evergreens for Holiday Decorating
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Floral design demonstration with evergreens
Noon – 2 p.m. Sale

Saturdays, December 4, 11 & 18, 2010
Saturday Brunch with Santa
Seatings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Reservations required; call (804) 262-9887, ext. 329. Reservations will be taken starting Oct. 1, 2010.
Join Santa for brunch on Saturdays in December. The jolly old elf will make a special appearance and children will be able to tell him their “wish-lists.”

Friday, December 31, 2010
New Year’s Eve Family Frolic
2 -5 p.m.
Regular Garden admission
Family activities in the afternoon with live entertainment and crafts. (GardenFest of Lights in the evening from 5 – 10 p.m.)

2011

February 2-4, 2011
Winter Symposium and Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association Short Course

February 12 – 14, 2011
Valentine’s Dinners & Brunches in the Tea House
Reservations will be taken starting Jan. 3, 2011. Please call (804) 262-9887, ext. 329.
Free admission to the Garden with reservation
Treat your loved one to a Valentine’s dinner or brunch in the Tea House.

Saturday, March 12 – Sunday, June 5, 2011
A Million Blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Regular Garden admission
NEW! This year A Million Blooms kicks off with a spectacular Orchid Display in the Conservatory from Saturday, March 12 – Sunday, April 10. The celebration continues with millions of blooms throughout the spring season: daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, irises, roses and peonies. Highlights include special events such as Easter Weekend, Mother’s Day, the Spring Plant Sale and plant shows, and activities in the Children’s Garden.

March 10
Tree Care Symposium

April 1 – 30, 2011
EXHIBIT: Pinwheels for Prevention Garden
Children’s Garden
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, 3,000+ pinwheels will be “planted” in the Children’s Garden, each representing a child served this past year by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia’s Healthy Families program.

Saturday, April 2 & Sunday, April 3, 2011
Virginia Daffodil Society Show
Saturday: 2 – 5 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Education and Library Complex
Included with regular Garden Admission
Hundreds of delightful prize-worthy daffodils and expert growers.

April 8, 9, 10, 2011
Richmond African Violet Society Show and Sale
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visitors Center Robins Room
Free to the public; regular admission to enter the Garden
Interesting and unusual African violet varieties on display and for purchase.

Saturday, April 9 & Sunday, April 10, 2011
Heritage Weekend
Saturday: Noon – 3 p.m.; Sunday, April 10: noon – 4 p.m.
Celebrate tulips at their peak and historic highlights from the Garden’s past. Enjoy tours of Bloemendaal House and imagine its early days as the original Lakeside Wheel Club.

Saturday, April 23 & Sunday, April 24, 2011
Easter Weekend with Peter Rabbit
Regular Garden admission
Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs (both days). Concert by the Richmond Concert Band on the lawn at Bloemendaal House (Sat.); Easter Brunch in the Tea House by reservation (Sunday).

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Garden open til 9 p.m. in celebration of Historic Garden Week in Virginia
Regular Garden admission
To celebrate Historic Garden Week, Garden has extended hours with historic Bloemendaal House open; wine-tasting, live music, dining, shopping and more.

Thursday, April 28, Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30, 2011
Spring Plant Sale
Thursday 1 – 6 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
No admission fee required; regular Garden admission to visit the Garden
The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. Presented by Garden volunteers.

May 2 - 22, 2011
Exhibit by Patrick Dougherty
Artist Patrick Dougherty weaves supple young tree saplings and branches to create towering site-specific environmental sculptures. Visitors can watch as the sculptures take shape; the piece will be named upon completion. Dougherty has built more than 175 installations worldwide over the past 30 years.

May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 (Thursdays)
Groovin’ in the Garden Concerts
Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; concerts start at 6 p.m.
Ticketed event; price varies
The popular concert series returns! Enjoy great live music in a beautiful garden setting. Food and beverage available; no coolers please. Concerts held rain or shine.

Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mother’s Day
Concert Hours: 1 – 4 p.m.; Tea House Brunch 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Regular Garden admission
Treat Mom to a special day! Enjoy a free concert in the Garden (included in admission). Brunch is available in the Robins Tea House by reservation; food also available for purchase in the Garden Café or a la carte in the Garden.

Sunday, May 22, 2011
Children’s Garden Spring Fling
1 – 4 p.m.
Regular Garden admission
Kick off the gardening season at the Children’s Garden Spring Fling. This community celebration offers family-friendly music, entertainment and activities, and promotes environmental stewardship.

Saturday, May 28 & Sunday, May 29, 2011
Richmond Rose Society Show
Saturday: 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Education and Library Complex Auditorium
Included with regular Garden Admission
Displays of specimen roses and seminars by consulting experts.

June 7, 14, 21, 28: July 5, 12, 19, 26: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 (Tuesdays)
Families After Five
5 – 9 p.m.
Regular Garden admission
Ever-changing family fun after-hours in the Children’s Garden. WaterPlay remains open until 8:30 p.m.; food available for purchase.

Saturday, June 18, 2011
Richmond Area Daylily Society Show and Sale
Sale: 9 am until sold out, Education and Library Complex Terrace
Exhibit: 1 – 3:30 p.m., Education and Library Complex Auditorium
Free to the public; regular admission to enter the Garden
Daylilies at their finest; on display and on sale.

Sunday, June 19, 2011
Father’s Day in the Garden
1 – 4 p.m.
Regular Garden admission
Celebrate Father's Day in the Garden with entertainment and garden-related activities. Enjoy a free concert (included in Garden admission) and see classic cars and motorcycles. Food will be available for purchase.

Monday, July 4, 2011
All-American Celebration
1 – 4 p.m.
FREE admission to the Garden on this day!
Guests are invited to wear red, white and blue and bring wagons and strollers to decorate for a “parade.” Enjoy music, WaterPlay and fun activities in the Children’s Garden.

July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2011 (Thursdays)
Flowers After 5
Extended evening hours until 9 p.m.
Regular Garden admission
Relax on summer evenings; stroll through the gardens; enjoy wine-tasting, music, dining and shopping. Garden partners with Richmond SPCA on second Thursdays of each month and allows leashed pets (Fidos After 5).

Thursday, July 14 & August 11, 2011 (Thursdays)
Fidos After 5 at Flowers After 5
5 – 9 p.m.
The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA and leashed pets are allowed during Flowers After 5 on these special nights (second Thursdays).

Friday, September 16 & Saturday, September 17, 2011
Fall Plant Sale
Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Avid gardeners know fall is a great time for planting. The Fall Plant Sale features vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. Presented by Garden volunteers.

Saturday, October 1 & Sunday, October 2, 2011
Rose Fest
Noon – 3 p.m.
Rose Garden in full bloom with informal tours, live music and more.

Sunday, October 23, 2011
Goblins and Gourds
1 – 4 p.m.
Harvest celebration with live music, pumpkin decorating, good green fun in the Children’s Garden.

Thursday, November 10, 2011
Champagne ‘n’ Shopping
5 – 8 p.m.
The Garden hosts a special evening of shopping just in time for the holidays. Guests are greeted with a glass of champagne or sparkling cider; live music and door prizes.

Friday, November 25, 2011 – January 9, 2012
GardenFest of Lights
Nightly 5 – 10 p.m. (except December 24 & 25)

Ticketed event
SPECIAL DATES:
•GardenFest Illumination: Friday, November 25
•Member nights are Nov. 28, 29, 30 & Jan. 9.
•New Year’s Eve Family Frolic at the Garden: Saturday, Dec. 31
•GardenFest for Fidos: Thursday, January 5, 2012
GardenFest of Lights is a holiday tradition featuring more than a half million lights, botanical decorations, trains, holiday dinners, family activities and more.

Saturday, December 3
Great Greens Sale of Garden Evergreens for Holiday Decorating
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Floral design demonstration with evergreens
Noon – 2 p.m. Sale

Saturdays, December 3, 10 & 17, 2011
Saturday Brunch with Santa
Join Santa for brunch on Saturdays in December. The jolly old elf will make a special appearance and children will be able to tell him their “wish-lists.”

Saturday, December 31, 2011
New Year’s Eve Family Frolic
2 -5 p.m.
Family activities in the afternoon with live entertainment and crafts. (GardenFest of Lights in the evening from 5 – 10 p.m.)