August 1, 2024
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
June 4, 2024 - September 10, 2024
Each Tuesday, June-September at 10am, an educator will be in our native Butterfly House discussing the butterfly life cycle and the different types of butterflies in the house that week, and then will release butterflies into the house. Pre-registration is required for this program and tickets can sell out.
June 7, 2024 - September 6, 2024
Bring your chairs and a picnic 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. Tickets are limited and concerts will sell out.
June 13, 2024 - September 12, 2024
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.
July 12, 2024 - December 31, 2024
This year's exhibit will feature ten fiberglass honeybees! Each sculpture will be uniquely decorated by selected artists and placed on display in the garden, July 12th through December 31st 2024. Special thanks to The Landfall Foundation for their support of BUZZWORTHY!
July 18, 2024
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
August 1, 2024
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
August 4, 2024
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. Photo by Anna Taylor.
August 7, 2024
Airlie Gardens is excited to welcome guests back for one of our most popular education series: HOPS & TALKS. Join us for a special adult series where we pair one local brewery with a different guided tour.
August 8, 2024
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.
August 15, 2024
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
August 21, 2024
Experience the gardens during nightfall. We'll be taking a stroll around the grounds and seeing how your senses adjust to life as a nocturnal animal! Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
August 22, 2024
What do our birds do in the evening? Come explore the garden as our birds prepare for the night’s activities! No experience is necessary, all are welcome.
November 29, 2024 - December 21, 2024
A tradition since 2005, guests from around the world have visited Airlie Gardens to take in the sparkling sights and festive sounds of the holiday season.
Open Daily
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Last admittance at 4:30PM
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