Featured Exhibits & Events
Native Wildlife Exhibit
This seasonal educational display is filled with terrariums and an aquarium featuring some of the gardens native wildlife!
May 15, 2021 - October 15, 2021
Butterfly House
Surround yourself in serenity by visiting Airlie’s 2,700-square foot native butterfly house. Butterflies, all native to North Carolina, can be found flying inside this open-air structure. Exhibit is open seasonally and included in general garden admission.
July 2, 2021 - September 17, 2021
Summer Concert Series
Bring your chairs and join in on our summer tradition by the Airlie Oak. These family-friendly concerts allow guests to enjoy live music while taking in the beauty of Airlie Gardens. Concerts are held the 1st and 3rd Friday, July through September. Tickets are limited and concerts will sell out.
July 6, 2021
Hummingbird Banding Demonstration
Join us at Airlie Gardens to observe how banding works for tiny hummingbirds! We’ll have hummingbird banding expert Susan Campbell on hand to demonstrate how hummingbirds are captured, banded, and processed before release. Get an up close look at some of our most energetic and charismatic birds!
July 14, 2021
Bird Hike
Enjoy birding at the gardens starting at 8am. All tickets must be reserved in advance and can sell out.