# Little Sprout Explorers at Norfolk Botanical Garden > Program for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Mondays 10–11 am; dated sessions Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9 and Nov 16, 2026 - Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 - Ages: Recommended for children ages 3-6 with significant chaperone assistance - Price: Members $12/child (member adults free with a registered child); not-yet members $20/child and $20/adult; includes daytime Garden admission - Schedule: Mondays 10–11 am; dated sessions Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9 and Nov 16, 2026 - Organizer: Norfolk Botanical Garden - Official page: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/event/little-sprout-explorers-pumpkins-gourds/ - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/little-sprout-explorers-at-norfolk-botanical-garden--listing-43e21212da539d6d1a976101 ## About A Monday-morning nature series for preschoolers. Each week has its own theme: Pumpkins & Gourds (STEM activities with pumpkins and gourds before Halloween), Creeping Critters, Seasonal Changes (an observation walk looking at how tree leaves change) and a Fall Harvest Party. Children take part with plenty of help from their grown-up. Every child and adult needs a pre-registered ticket, and walk-ups may not be available. Tickets include Garden admission. 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