Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 60 Acres of gardens are waiting for you. Visit daily! Hours:
Daily admission – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving & Dec. 24-25

One of the most-visited attractions in the Richmond, Va., area, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty on a historic property with more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens, dining and shopping. A classical domed Conservatory is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic. The Children’s Garden offers a wheel-chair accessible Tree House (fun for kids and adults!), an Adventure Pathway, Sand and Water Play areas and an International Village. More than a dozen themed gardens include a Healing Garden, Fountain Garden, Asian Valley and Victorian Garden. Dining options include the Garden Café and Tea House; the Garden Shop offers an extensive array of items. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a non-profit organization and proceeds support the Garden's educational mission. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden connects people to plants by inspiring communities to explore and conserve nature.

Come celebrate HarvestFest with us from 10 - 2 p.m!Join us for fall fun with Storytime, live music, seasonal crafts, del...
10/24/2026

Come celebrate HarvestFest with us from 10 - 2 p.m!Join us for fall fun with Storytime, live music, seasonal crafts, delicious comfort foods, and other ways to celebrate the bounty of nature. From kids to grown-ups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Included with regular Garden admission 🎃

Daffodil, jonquil, or narcissus? Get the answer. 🌼Join the Virginia Daffodil Society (VDS) on, Nov 7, from 10 to 11:30 a...
10/23/2026

Daffodil, jonquil, or narcissus? Get the answer. 🌼

Join the Virginia Daffodil Society (VDS) on, Nov 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to learn the 13 botanical divisions of the genus Narcissus, plus tips on selecting, planting, and caring for bulbs. You’ll meet the elite 50 Wister Award winners, and every participant takes home an assortment of Wister Award winning bulbs. 🌱💛

Late fall is ideal for planting, so this class is perfectly timed. Register: https://www.lewisginter.org/event/daffodil-jonquil-or-narcissus/ (link in bio)

Tonight is the last Flowers After 5 of the season, and we’re celebrating with a glow party. Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. 🌿✨🌓...
10/22/2026

Tonight is the last Flowers After 5 of the season, and we’re celebrating with a glow party. Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. 🌿✨🌓

Spend a beautiful fall evening exploring the Conservatory, Fall Blooms, and the Gardens while a local DJ sets the mood. Wear something that glows and come see the Garden after hours.

Admission is included with your regular Garden ticket, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

10/21/2026

8News anchors Delaney Hall and Madison Moore spoke with Kristin Thoroman about HarvestFest at the garden on Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring storytime with two authors, live music, crafts like pumpkin painting and food.

“HarvestFest is our annual family fun celebration,” Thoroman said. “We’re really hoping to connect people with the seasonal changes that are going on outside. Everyone thinks of visiting the garden in the spring, but fall is a beautiful time of year to get outside.”

Join us this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Visit https://www.lewisginter.org/event/harvestfest/ to learn more! [link in bio] 🎃🌼

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Christina DeLillo Shawn
Visit Richmond VA

Baby Bugs Stay and Play is back this Wednesday, 10/21, from 10 to 11:00 a.m! 🐛🌿Bring your babies and toddlers for brain ...
10/20/2026

Baby Bugs Stay and Play is back this Wednesday, 10/21, from 10 to 11:00 a.m! 🐛🌿

Bring your babies and toddlers for brain building, nature literacy, and a little socializing in a beautiful garden setting. Early literacy toys provided. Meet other parents and caregivers while the little ones play.

We’ll meet outside the Kelly Education Center near the Conservatory.

https://www.lewisginter.org/event/baby-bugs-stay-and-play-2/2026-10-21/

10/18/2026

Sunny skies all week ☀️
Highs in the 60s and 70s 🍂

Perfect weather to wander the garden, catch the fall color, and take your time. Bring the whole crew.

Our fall events have something for all ages 🎃🌿
See what’s happening at lewisginter.org (link in bio)

Come spend the day with us! We’re open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 🌸🦋Get your tickets online in advance or walk in...
10/16/2026

Come spend the day with us! We’re open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 🌸🦋

Get your tickets online in advance or walk in and buy them at the Guest Services desk, where you can also grab your timed ticket for Butterflies Bloom (open 9:30 to 3:30).

Members enjoy free daily admission: https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/membership/ (link in bio)

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Storytime in the Garden is every Friday and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. through October! Bring the littles for stories and a ...
10/15/2026

Storytime in the Garden is every Friday and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. through October! Bring the littles for stories and a craft, rain or shine. All ages and abilities welcome. 🎃📖

Included with Garden admission, free for members. 🌿

Join us for an author talk and book signing today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Robins Library Reading Room! 🌼📚Everyday Eco...
10/15/2026

Join us for an author talk and book signing today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Robins Library Reading Room! 🌼📚

Everyday Ecotherapy introduces ecotherapy as a path to personal growth and creating community, guiding readers to deepen their bond with nature for well-being and a compassionate, conservation-minded outlook. Author Carolyn Schuyler is a University of Virginia Visiting Scholar, a Morven Sustainability Lab Community Scholar, a psychotherapist and the founder of Wildrock and Nature Connection Lab, two nonprofit organizations seeking to promote nature connection for health and well-being.

https://www.lewisginter.org/event/carolyn-schuyler/

Bring your people and spend Thursday evening with us!🍂Flowers After 5 is this Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. Thi...
10/14/2026

Bring your people and spend Thursday evening with us!🍂

Flowers After 5 is this Thursday, October 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. Think live music, refreshments, and fall blooms glowing in the evening light. Come for an hour or stay until close. 🌼🎶

Included with regular garden admission. Plan your visit at https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/events/flowers-after-5/

📷: Tom Hennessy
📷: Will Nelson

Address

1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA
23228

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(804) 262-9887

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