See the Garden through expert nature photographer and long-time Garden contributor Tom Hennessy's lens. For the Love of Flowers will incorporate flowers photographed in nature throughout the seasons, as well as in the studio. This exhibition will be in the Community Art Gallery, included with Garden admission.
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Dress up in your costume and join us for a special Halloween Storytime on Friday, October 31! Storytime will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a parade at 10:30 a.m. We'll start at the front of the Conservatory, then walk through the Central Garden in our costumed finery. A Halloween-themed craft will also be available […]
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2025 Dates: November 14 - 16, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Member ShopFest Weekend is a chance to get an early start on holiday shopping! Members receive 15% off in the Garden Shop all weekend long! Please show your membership card or membership confirmation email at checkout to receive your discount. Members also receive 20% […]
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GardenFest is a holiday tradition featuring lights, decorations, model trains, dinners, hot chocolate (for purchase) & more! En español. 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. Discounted Admission: Members […]
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A favorite tradition featuring lights, decorations, model trains, dinners, hot chocolate (for purchase) & more! En español. Members help the Garden grow! Members may visit for free as often as they like on member nights (Nov. 17 - 20 and Jan. 2 - 4) at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights. *Please note: Advanced online tickets are required. […]
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Love Our Staff Art Show celebrates the creativity and passion of the people who help make Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden thrive. This annual exhibition invites you to experience artwork created by our talented staff, showcasing a wide range of unique mediums, styles, and creative visions. Join us in the Community Art Gallery to connect with […]
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ATTENTION Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled from 1/31/2026 to 2/7/26. National Seed Swap Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in January to honor the great U.S. tradition of swapping seeds with neighbors. The final week of January lays the chilly winds of winter to rest and signals the coming of […]
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Join us for an evening celebrating tattoo art inspired by the natural world with local artists and vendors. Hear from renowned artists FaithAnne Butler, Max Murphy, Alex Adam, and Nathan Tersteeg as they share insights into their work and creative process. Explore stunning artwork, meet artists, and discover unique items while enjoying drinks, small bites, and […]
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Join Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in celebrating the ornithological event of the season—the Great Backyard Bird Count—on February 14 from 9am to 1pm. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly morning featuring tabling by the Richmond Audubon Society and Riverine Master Naturalists, bird-themed LEGO activities with Bricks4Kidz, and the chance to meet feathered animal ambassadors from the Wildlife […]
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We're grateful for our Garden members and celebrate them all year long, but especially in March! Not a member yet? Join today for free daily admission all year long, discounts on classes and in the Garden Shop, special member previews and extra benefits throughout the month of March! BECOME A MEMBER
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