April 2, 2025
Airlie Gardens is excited to welcome guests for one of our most popular education series: HOPS & TALKS. Join us for a special adult series where we pair a local brewery with a different guided tour.
April 2, 2025
Join us for a presentation about nesting birds, and learn how you can protect and support our native birds.
April 4, 2025 - April 6, 2025
Wilmington, N.C., hosts the annual Azalea Festival each April. As the largest festival of its kind in the state, the Azalea Festival showcases the charm of our community.
April 5, 2025
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds.
April 2, 2025
Join us for a presentation about nesting birds, and learn how you can protect and support our native birds.
April 2, 2025
Airlie Gardens is excited to welcome guests for one of our most popular education series: HOPS & TALKS. Join us for a special adult series where we pair a local brewery with a different guided tour.
April 5, 2025
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds.
April 10, 2025
Birding is fun for everyone! Join Airlie's educators for a guided tram ride around the gardens to some of our bird hotspots. Ideal for birders of any experience level who may not have the mobility to walk for extended periods of time, who can board and exit our tram.
April 10, 2025
Enjoy an after-hours evening in the Gardens exclusively for Airlie members, 5:30-7:30pm. All member tickets must be reserved in advance. Last entry at 7pm, all guests must exit by 7:30pm.
April 13, 2025
Free admission for New Hanover County Residents the first Sunday of each month*! One New Hanover County ID is valid for 2 adults and accompany children under 18. Additional adults must purchase general admission tickets. Tickets must be reserved in advance and can sell out. Please bring proof of residency upon arrival. *April Free Day will be April 13th*
July 11, 2025 - December 31, 2025
This year's exhibit will feature ten fiberglass bird sculptures! Each sculpture will be uniquely decorated by selected artists and placed on display in the garden, July 11th through December 31st 2025. Special thanks to The Landfall Foundation for their support of BIRDS OF A FEATHER!
Garden Hours: Monday – Sunday
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Last admittance at 4:30PM; Gates close at 5PM
General Admission | $10
New Hanover Resident* | $5
Military* | $5
Child 4-12 | $3
Child 3 & Under | FREE
*ID required for discount
We offer a 7-passenger accessibility tram service. Please call 910-798-7700 for tram hours.
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7700
airlieinfo@nhcgov.com