Bring your family and enjoy a walk through the Garden; exploring and visiting some of our most prominent trees. Using pictures and descriptions of leaves, go on a group scavenger hunt for the specific trees throughout the Garden. Get crafty and make leaf prints and climb the famous Mulberry tree in the Children's Garden. Expect […]
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Visit the Richmond African Violet Society Show & Sale to discover interesting and unusual African violet varieties, both on display and for purchase (while supplies last)! You can also expect to see floral arrangements using African violets, such as underwater arrangements, terrariums, and natural plantings, and meet knowledgeable growers who can answer questions and provide […]
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Come explore some of the equipment making our THRIVE expansion at the Garden possible! Our partners at Hourigan Construction and CT Purcell will bring diggers for children and families to interact with. There will also be a special construction-themed Storytime at 10:00 a.m. Included with admission; free for Garden members.
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Join the Garden for a family-friendly Earth Day celebration starring Latin Grammy Award-winner Mister G. Known for his deep love of the natural world, Mister G’s concert will offer children a fun and engaging way to learn about environmental stewardship through his original songs and stories. His dedication to environmental causes, reflected in his music, […]
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Join author Christina Shawn for a reading from her newest picture book, And Then Came You, a hilarious and heartwarming story that's perfect for helping little ones understand that there are often silver linings to the changes life brings. Weather permitting, the group will follow Christina on a walk down to the Klaus Family Tree […]
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Enjoy displays of specimen roses and get advice from consulting experts at the rose show!
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Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical is FREE on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in honor of Juneteenth! Join us for a full day of joy, reflection, and community as we honor Juneteenth with music, art, storytelling, and more. Start the morning with a special storytime featuring A Flag for Juneteenth with Shauntae Lilly at 10am (in […]
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Garden admission will be FREE on July 4th to celebrate the holiday. We're excited to be able to offer a day of relaxation and fun with 50 acres of gardens, beautiful flowers, and shaded woodland paths The universally-accessible Klaus Family Tree House will be open for all to enjoy, as will Waterway splash pad in the Children’s […]
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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make a stop at the Garden on Thursday, August 21 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come take your photo with the iconic "wiener on wheels," then stay for grilled hot dogs and an evening of live music and four-legged friends at Fidos After 5 in Grace Arents Garden. Waterway […]
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Genworth are pleased to announce Genworth Free Community Day at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025. All visitors receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’re excited to be able to offer a day of relaxation and fun with 50 acres of gardens, […]
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