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Airlie Gardens

A Century of Gardens by the Sea

HOURS
Open Daily  from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Last admission 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
CONTACT
910-798-7700
airlieinfo@nhcgov.com
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Summer Butterfly Release

June 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 21, 2018

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Tuesday at 2 PM:  June 12th – August 21st
You are invited to take part in a butterfly release.  An educator will be in the Butterfly House starting with information on butterfly life cycles and the types of butterflies that are in the Butterfly House that week.   Butterflies will then be released .  In case of rain, we will have an educator in our classroom, guests will still be able to observe butterflies.  Butterfly releases are free for Airlie members and included with garden admission.  No pre-registration is required, check in at the ticket desk at arrival.

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Date:
June 19
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue

Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, 28403 United States + Google Map
Phone:
910-798-7700

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Tue 21

Summer Butterfly Release

August 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thu 23

Volunteer Opportunity: Grounds

August 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu 23

Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series

August 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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ADMISSION RATES

  • Adults 13 & Over
    $9
  • Children 4-12
    $3
  • Children 4 & Under 
    FREE

HOURS & INFO

  • Open daily from 9am-5pm
  • Last admission at 4:30pm
  • Pets are not allowed in Airlie Gardens, nor can they be left in a vehicle. Service animals are welcome.
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Tonight's concert with with Bibis Ellison has SOLD OUT!!  There are no General Admission tickets available.  Airlie members with a valid membership or guest passes will still be granted admission!  Members are able to renew their membership online or onsite at the concert.
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