Upcoming Events
Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Brittingham Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA 23601
Our fall plant sale focuses on trees and shrubs as well as offering native plants (plugs and pots), houseplants, ornamentals, perennials, herbs, veggie plants, and a few surprises, too. All plant sales benefit our Horticulture Grants for Newport News Public & Private Schools & other Master Gardener Programming. Our Master Gardener Help Desk will be on site to answer your horticulture questions.
If you have questions about the program or if you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Newport News VCE Office at 757-591-4838 during business hours of 8AM and 5PM to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
Mobile Help Desk
Catch up with your local Extension Master Gardeners at our mobile help desk. Look for our table at community events around Newport News throughout the year! We are always happy to answer your questions and hear your gardening stories. Grab a brochure or a soil test kit when you stop by, and find out how to join our next master gardener training class!
Hilton Village Farmers Market
Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pick up mosquito dunks ($1 each, cash only) and learn safe, effective mosquito control tips to protect your family, pets, and pollinators with mosquito lure demos.
(10260 Warwick Blvd. Newport News)
Main street library Plant Swap
Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for a fun, family-friendly plant swap hosted at the Main Street Library! Whether you have herbs, veggies, native plants, shrubs, or houseplants to share—or just want to pick up something green—we’d love to see you.
The Newport News Master Gardeners will be on hand with expert advice, planting tips, and resources to help your new plant thrive. Come with questions, stories, and curiosity—no plant required!
(110 Main St, Newport News)
newport News Fall-O-Ween
Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get ready for spooky fun at the FALL-O-WEEN Festival, a two-day, family-friendly celebration at Newport News Park on October 4 and 5. Enjoy live entertainment, Halloween-themed vendors, delicious food and drinks, a seasonal beer garden, kids’ activities, and festive fun for all ages!
(13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News)
Newport News PawPaw Festival
Saturday, August 23,10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy free tastings, raffles for pawpaw saplings, educational booths and talks by local nonprofits and researchers, live music, food, and children’s activities.
(362 Yorktown Road, Newport News)