Free July 4th Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

CARMAX FREE FOURTH OF JULY AT LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN, Mon., July 4, 2022

On this day only, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., all visitors receive free admission to the Garden and also to M&T Bank Pollinator Power featuring David Rogers’ Big Bugs and Butterflies LIVE! This event is sponsored by CarMax.

Ginter Botanical Garden is offerihg a day of relaxation and fun with 50 acres of gardens, beautiful flowers, woodland paths and friendly people. Plus, look for children’s activities and crafts in the Lora Robins Library.

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Feel free to wear red, white and blue and bring your decorated wagons and strollers. Please note, the Butterflies LIVE! line will close early to ensure all folks in line can enter the exhibition. Please arrive earlier in the day if you plan to visit the butterflies.

Cool off in the Library while you do crafts and puzzles. Look for tissue paper flowers and origami and even a tree explorer self-guided activity that visitors can use to discover 12 featured trees in the Garden.

Food is available for purchase in the Garden Cafe. Look for frozen treat ice cream trucks too.

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JULY 4 WILL BE A BUSY DAY AT THE GARDEN; BELOW ARE 5 IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

1. What to Bring: prepare for a warm day! Bring water bottles & sunscreen; wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. We have water fountains and water bottle refill stations. Free bottled water (compliments of CarMax ) will be available under a tent near the Rose Garden while supplies last. Bottled water will also be available for sale in the Garden Shop.

2. What Not to Bring: Please do not bring outside food into the Garden. We have food in the Garden Cafe and there are vending machines in the Children’s Garden. Please also do not bring sporting equipment such as Frisbees, bicycles, etc. into the Garden; learn more guidelines for a great visit

3. Parking: Carpool if you can! Parking is limited and once lots are full, the Garden will close gates temporarily. Gates will re-open once space becomes available. We appreciate your patience; our security staff works hard to ensure everyone’s safety. If parking off-site, please be considerate of our neighbors and do not block driveways.

4. There is no WaterPlay or live music this year. We are currently designing and planning a brand-new WaterPlay area. We’re hoping to begin work this year in anticipation of a new WaterPlay next year. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

5. Plan Your Visit: Here’s more info for planning your Garden visit, including accessibility. We’ll have extra Garden staff and volunteers working on July 4, so look for us — we’re here to help!

More info: http://bit.ly/FREEJULY4

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is located at 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23228