August and September will expose the final phase called “Flourish.” Guests can use cutting-edge technologies to interact with the Garden in an entirely different way. “The Secret Garden Legacy Adventure” geocache experience guides participants through the historic Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, once nurtured by Grace Arents, on a journey of waypoints and riddles. Designed for […]
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Bring your family and escape to a tropical paradise at Waterway Wednesdays this summer (June-August)! The Waterway splash pad, a feature designed with our youngest guests in mind, will be open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays nights (weather dependent). Can't make it Wednesday? Check out our weekly Waterway hours and to make sure a date is […]
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Our 2024 Groovin’ in the Garden concert continues on Tuesday, September 24 with Guster! Garden Member Presale: Wednesday, July 24 @ 10 a.m. Local Presale: Thursday, July 25th @ 10 a.m. *presales end at 10 p.m. 7/25 On sale: Friday July 26 at 12 p.m. See more concert details below. Members should have received an […]
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The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA allowing leashed dogs during Flowers After 5 on these special nights only: May 23; June 13 & 27; July 11 & 25; August 8 (cancelled due to predicted severe weather); September 12 & 26; October 10 & 24. All dogs must be leashed and current on rabies vaccinations. […]
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Expect a day full of culture and joy! Whether you are familiar with Diwali or this is a new festivity to explore, "Diwali at the Garden" will be great fun celebrating the victory of light over darkness. We will have delicious food, Bollywood dancers, music performances, an artisan market, henna art, and more! Come celebrate […]
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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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Experience a cultural flair in the Garden at our Día de los Muertos event! Bring offerings for the altar, try out all our crafts, receive a sugar-skull style face-painting by Artist Vanessa Hoggins, watch Artist David Amoroso as he demonstrates “papel picado” cutting craft! More activities listed below. Think you'll get hungry? Grab a bite […]
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Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5), wear your “I Voted” sticker to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for half-price admission! Read below for more info.
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Included with regular Garden admission, free for members. Location: Community Art Gallery in the Kelly Education Center Our current exhibit is HABITATS. In keeping with the mission of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, our work celebrates the diversity of the natural world, especially the variety of shelters that nature provides for all species. Please enjoy […]
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Attend a special talk with Kristine Mays, the artist behind the hit Rich Soil sculptural exhibit opening at the Garden on January 18. Ms. Mays will speak to the inspiration, meaning, and process behind creating the 29 life-size sculptures, and will be joined by Saajida Chohan, Director of Education & Visitor Experience at the Black […]
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