GardenFest for Fidos
Online Tickets Required for all Visitors (No Walk-Ups)
Dogs can enjoy the holiday lights at GardenFest for Fidos! Leashed dogs are allowed on these select Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights nights:
- Monday, Nov. 18
- Monday, Nov. 25
- Monday, Dec. 2
- Monday, Dec. 9
- Monday, Dec. 16
Please read our rules and guidelines for visiting Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with dogs.
Tickets Available Now!
Details
$2 suggested “pet admission” benefiting the Richmond SPCA. All dogs must be leashed and current on a rabies vaccinations.
Please be aware this can be a stressful event for some dogs. It is at night and there can be a lot of people, especially children, and other dogs in close proximity. Families planning to attend on this night should monitor children closely.
Dining & Dogs
Visitors with dogs can enjoy food and drink options available at the GardenFest Cafe and Jingle Bar (location: Tea House; limited version of GardenFest Cafe menu) and if tables are available and weather permits, sit outdoors. Hot drinks and s’mores kits are available at Espresso-A-Go-Go (location: Children’s Garden)!
BEFORE YOU COME WITH YOUR DOG
Before attending GardenFest for Fidos with your dog, it’s important to understand what your dog tolerates and will enjoy. Ask yourself:
– How does my dog handle being in a new environment?
– How does my dog react to close proximity to unfamiliar people and dogs of various sizes?
- All dogs must have a current rabies vaccine.
- Retractable leashes are not permitted. Flat leashes will be available to borrow from the Richmond SPCA’s table.
WHILE YOU ARE HERE WITH YOUR DOG
- An adult must maintain control of the dog’s leash at all times.
- Please ask before approaching or allowing your dog to approach an unfamiliar dog.
- All dogs must be well-behaved; the Garden reserves the right to determine whether an owner and pet may be asked to leave, based on guest safety.
Leashed dogs allowed on GardenFest for Fidos nights only.