Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Upcoming
Events
Events List Navigation
March 2019
THE ART OF PLAY
The Art of Play promises moments of joy, whimsy and enchantment as Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden comes alive with art that explores how playful interactions can create connection and conversation. Six new interactive sculptures from Virginia artists will inspire you to see play in a whole new way! March 29, 2019 – September 30, 2019 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. With extended summer hours on Thursdays at Flowers After 5 …
Find out moreApril 2019
M&T Bank
Butterflies LIVE!
Regular Garden admission Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE! is an indoor exhibit in the Conservatory and is geared for all ages. Get up close and personal as hundreds of tropical butterflies feed, flutter and take flight all around you. Explore their origins, preferred habitats, and life cycles. Runs April 12 – October 14, 2019. NEW for 2019! EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS ON THURSDAY NIGHTS TILL 8 P.M. AT FLOWERS AFTER 5
Find out more
Waterplay
During warm spring, summer, and fall days, Water Play the Children’s Garden is the coolest place to be! Bring or wear your bathing suit and water shoes to enjoy the gentle water sprays. Don’t forget a towel and remember that swimming diapers are required for those not potty-trained. Water Play is operational when the air temperature is 70 degrees or higher. Schedule changes in spring, summer, fall and on weekends. Scroll down to see the full schedule.
Find out moreMay 2019
Early Morning Hours
at the Garden
An event every week that begins at 8:00 am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until Monday, September 2, 2019
Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, September 1 The early morning access is for the gardens only. Programming and the Butterflies LIVE! exhibit do not begin until 9 a.m. and dining and shopping will follow their usual schedules. Guests should also be aware there may be some routine tasks in the mornings as the Garden prepares for the day. The earlier hours are designed to provide garden experiences away from…
Find out moreJune 2019
Nature Connects®:
Art with LEGO® Bricks
Award Winning Exhibit of LEGO brick sculptures, a butterfly, a hummingbird, insects, flowers and more! 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with extended summer hours on Thursday nights till 9 p.m. at Flowers After 5 A giant praying mantis made with 42,164 LEGO pieces; a pristine lily created with rare pink LEGO pieces; a sculpture of a snake and a mouse exploring relationships between prey and predator: these are just a few of the sculptures on display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden June…
Find out moreAugust 2019
Introduction to Pen and Ink
for Scientific Illustration
Primarily associated with scientific illustration because of its ease for reproduction in books and scientific journals, pen and ink is a valuable tool for the botanical artist. Instructor Lorraine Brevig helps you build and expand on your previous experiences with drawing and rendering in graphite. Become familiar with and practice the use of conventional dipping pens such as the crowquill, and experiment with technical pens such as a Rapidograph pen. Practice with a variety of drawing surfaces to create a clean,…
Find out more
Thursday Yoga at the Garden:
August-September Session
Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, depending on weather.
Find out more
Evening Yoga at the Garden:
August-September Session
Learn yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture during this evening offering in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please bring a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate layered clothing for the season. Classes take place in the Garden or inside Garden buildings, depending on weather.
Find out more
Family
Walk & Talk
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Garden with one of these specialized walks featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden. This is the family version of the popular Lewis Ginter Walk and Talks. Each program will include hands-on activities and a take-home craft. Free with Garden admission. No pre-registration required. Tuesdays, June – August; departing at 10 a.m. from the Robins Visitor Center Atrium.
Find out more
Culinary Evening
Bites Around the World: Mexico
So much more than tacos and burritos, authentic Mexican cuisine has a rich and complex history with wonderful regional variety. Learn about the delights of the cuisine of Mexico with Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala as she demonstrates how home chefs can create regional favorites at home using tried and true techniques and fresh ingredients. Demonstration is followed by a delicious dinner featuring some of the recipes demonstrated along with an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage depending on your preference.
Find out moreEvents List Navigation
The at-a-glance Garden calendar includes highlights from the year including Plant Sales, Flowers After 5 in summer; Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights during the holidays & many more!
The Garden’s celebration of spring! A parade of blooms unfurls as the weather warms: daffodils, tulips, peonies, roses and many more.
Get up close and personal as hundreds of tropical butterflies feed, flutter and take flight all around you.
Bring your dog to Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights on select nights.