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Colorful lights at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights. Image by James Loving
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Members-Only Preview Weekend
at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

GardenFest is a holiday tradition featuring lights, decorations, model trains, dinners, hot chocolate (for purchase) & more! En español. Garden members receive exclusive free access to Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights during the Members-Only Preview Weekend and may also visit for free as often as they like on Free Member Nights. *Please note: Advanced online tickets are […]

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Behind the Scenes Tour

FAMILY-FRIENDLY GARDENFEST OF LIGHTS
BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Are you curious to know what really goes into creating Gardenfest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and especially how the themed light forms are created? Join Garden Guide, Lorrie Lincoln on an excursion to the basement of the Kelly Education Center to see how and where the magic happens. View pictures of the forms in […]

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Family visiting Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights. Image by by Michael Simon
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Free Member Nights
at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

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 at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights. *Please note: Advanced online tickets are required.  In all cases, members may reserve the number […]

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Staff Art Show

Included with regular Garden admission, free for members. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Staff Art Exhibition February 1 – March 28, 2024 Come to the Garden and see our talented staff's creations! During this time of the year, we want to showcase our Garden Team. Enjoy the varied artwork, medium, and expressions, get to know us […]

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GREAT BACKYARD
Bird Count

Community Science events like the Great Backyard Bird Count are important sources of information as we look at global warming and its effect on nature. The next Great Backyard Bird Count is February 16-19, 2024, and takes place all across America in thousands of communities. Bird watchers of all ages count birds to create a […]

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DUTCH CROCUS 'PICKWICK' blooming with purple and white stripes. Image by Tom Hennessy

Member Appreciation
MONTH

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!

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Two moms and four kids at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Monther's Day weekend.

Mother's Day

Regular Garden admission; Free for Garden members Mother’s Day at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers many opportunities to spend time with loved ones. Join us for Mother's Day Brunch in the Robin's Room (this event is now sold out), then stroll the Garden grounds to take in the beauty of the Garden in full bloom. […]

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An image of a concert happening outside Bloemendaal House at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. People are sitting in the grass, walking around, eating, drinking, and enjoying the music.
Featured Featured Event Series Flowers After 5

FLOWERS
AFTER 5

Relax on Thursday evenings mid-May through October at Flowers After 5. 2024 Performance Dates: May 16, 23*, (no Flowers After 5 concert May 30**) June 6, 13*, 20, 27* July (no concert July 4***), 11*, 18, 25* August 1, 8*, 15, (no concert Aug. 22**), 29 September 5, 12*, (no concert Sept. 19****), 26* October […]

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Librarian Kat Spears reading to children for Storytime at the Garden
Featured Featured Event Series Storytime in the Garden

STORYTIME
IN THE GARDEN

Included in regular Garden admission; free for members Storytime is hosted in the Lora M. Robins Library every Friday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. After reading two of our favorite books about plants, nature, and everything, there will be a craft activity in the Library that everyone can enjoy. Storytime is held outside the […]

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