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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Join us on select Fridays for special bilingual Storytimes! RPL Youth Services Librarian, Summer Bowling Michau, is reading books and singing songs in both English and Spanish at our 10 a.m. Storytime in the Garden. Acompáñanos los viernes para disfrutar de cuentos bilingües especiales. La bibliotecaria de Servicios Juveniles de la RPL, Summer Bowling Michau, […]
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Celebrate Indigenous culture, community, and connection at Kennanee Native Arts Festival, a vibrant gathering at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Virginia Native Arts Alliance and Indigenous voices from across the East Coast. Rooted in the spirit of “Kennanee”—the Powhatan Algonquin word for friendship—this event uplifts Native traditions through art, storytelling, food, and […]
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Join us for a day of fall fun with live music, seasonal crafts like pumpkin painting and petal pounding, delicious comfort foods, and educational demonstrations celebrating the bounty of nature. From kids to grown-ups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—come celebrate the harvest season with us! Included with regular Garden admission
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Relax on Thursday evenings mid-May through October at Flowers After 5, our live music series featuring a diverse mix of local and regional acts held in the Grace Arents Garden, adjacent to historic Bloemendaal House. See the lineup below. Performances run from 5-8p.m. with a brief intermission. 2025 Performance Dates: May 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, […]
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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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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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