Relax on Thursday evenings mid-May through October at Flowers After 5.
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 & 22; September 12 & 26; October 10 & 24.
All dogs must be leashed and current on rabies vaccinations. Please Note: We welcome dogs in the Robins Visitor Center and Conservatory, but ask that they not enter the Kelly Education Center building. Please read our rules and guidelines for visiting Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with dogs.
The event is rain or shine; no refunds. Free for Garden members, regular Garden admission for non-members.
Guests are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs. Food and drinks (including wine and beer) are available for purchase. Outside food is not allowed to be brought into the Garden.
Admission
Admission to this event is regular Garden admission. You can purchase tickets at the Guest Services desk in the Robins Visitors Center
Members enjoy free admission; not a member? Consider joining.
The event is rain or shine; no refunds. In cases of hazardous weather, the event would be canceled. It’s summertime in Richmond, so we monitor the weather very closely and if there is a high likelihood of strong storms during Flowers After 5, we make the decision to cancel, based on the forecast. We post the information as quickly as possible to the website and social media; it’s always a good idea to check before you come!
Hours
Garden open until 9 p.m.: Evenings in the Garden are spectacular–the perfect outing for families, friends, or a date night! The Garden Shop may have some extended hours as well, so be sure to check when you visit.
Live Music
Live music 5-8 p.m.: Listen to a diverse mix of live music throughout the season, featuring local and regional acts. Performers play at Bloemendaal House, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spread out on the lawn or under a shady tree. There are a limited number of chairs and tables available on a first-come, first-served basis. See performer line-up below.
Food & Drink
PLEASE NOTE: Outside food and drink are not allowed to be brought into the Garden.
Food and drink 5-8 p.m.: available for purchase at the concert site under the Bloemendaal House tent. There will also be bars at the concert site.
Alcohol sales end at 7:45 p.m.