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Høly River Music & the Concert Ballet of Virginia Present: Ballet in the Garden, Image by Christopher Risch
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Høly River Music & the Concert Ballet of Virginia Present:
Ballet in the Garden

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Holy River & the Concert Ballet of Virginia present Ballet in the Garden. Included with Garden admission; free for Garden members For a very special Wednesdays Alfresco, local folk musicians Høly River and the Concert Ballet of Virginia present: Ballet in the Garden, an audio-visual immersive experience exploring how we are intrinsically connected to our […]

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fall flair with pumpkins at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
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Fall Flair

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

The Garden celebrates the fall season with vibrant seasonal displays and festive events such as Fall PlantFest and HarvestFest. Experience nature this special time of year, while enjoying these harvest-themed activities.

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artwork from a James River Art Association artist

James River Art League:
Art Exhibit

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Included with regular Garden admission, free for members. September 12 –  October 31, 2022 James River Art League partners with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to bring artwork by regional artists to the Garden's Kelly Education Center Ginter Gallery II.    

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Sunset at Fridays Alfresco. Image by by J Veliz
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Wednesdays
Alfresco

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Wednesday Nights May 18 - September 14, 2022 4-9 p.m. Escape to a garden paradise! Bring your friends or bring a date! Food and drinks are available for purchase in the Garden Cafe. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has over 50 acres of fragrant blooms and cool evening breezes—perfect for a special night out. Butterflies LIVE! […]

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Tree house at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights Image by James Loving
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2022 Dominion Energy
GardenFest of Lights

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Buy your GardenFest tickets here 2022 Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights is a holiday tradition featuring lights, decorations, model trains, holiday dinners, hot chocolate (for purchase); & more. The region’s ultimate holiday extravaganza! To learn more details about Lewis Ginter lights, including dining and shopping, see our main Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights page. GardenFest […]

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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

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Join the fun each Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m. as Library and Archives Manager Katarina Spears reads a couple of her favorite stories outside in the Garden (or in the Library during inclement weather)! Stick around after the reading for a new craft every week. All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Bonsai exhibit, Image by Tim Snyder

Bonsai Take Flight
ANCIENT TRADITIONS COME ALIVE

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Sunday, January 29 - Sunday, February 26, 2023 Included with Regular Garden admission and Free for Members Please note: The Garden Member Preview on Saturday, January 28, from 5 – 8 p.m. is sold out. Explore the art and wonder of Bonsai with a unique opportunity to view specimen pieces from private collections including conifer, […]

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heart shaped hands expressing gratitude outside conservatory in front of sunset
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LOVE,
THE GARDEN

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Love, the Garden is a seasonal Garden-wide experience throughout the months of February and March. Enjoy bonsai, orchids, and a yarn bombing installation, all included with regular Garden admission and free for members. We invite you to connect with nature during the winter months as we gear up for an abundant spring. Included with regular […]

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KNITORIOUS M.E.G.
LOVERS LANE

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Monday, January 30 - Friday, March 31, 2023 Included with Regular Garden admission and Free for Members Experience an installation by Richmond’s own yarn bomber Knitorious M.E.G. in her first garden exhibition. Come take a stroll down Lovers Lane and enjoy the yarny web that she has spun for us. Using her vibrant yarn to […]

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Child and Pinwheels for Prevention

Pinwheels for
Prevention Garden

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Pinwheels for Prevention In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, 3,000+ pinwheels will be "planted" in the Terrace Lawn (adjacent to the Cochrane Rose Garden). Thanks to Families Forward and Prevent Child Abuse Virginia for partnering with us on this project.

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