This Week at Airlie Gardens
March 1, 2026
New Hanover County Resident Free Day
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.
March 1, 2026 - April 15, 2026
Spring Bloom
When warmer temperatures approach, Airlie Gardens’ springtime blooms are a sight to see! Experience over 60,000 tulips and 75,000 azaleas within the gardens.
March 4, 2026
HOPS & TALKS: Winter Walk
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.
Featured Exhibits & Events
January 6, 2026 - February 24, 2026
Bug Talks
Join an educator in the classroom and meet one of our ambassador animals on select Tuesdays!
Bald Eagles
February 18, 2026
All About Eagles
Join our environmental educators in the classroom to learn about one of Airlie Gardens' largest birds, the Bald Eagle!
March 1, 2026
New Hanover County Resident Free Day
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.
March 4, 2026
HOPS & TALKS: Winter Walk
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.
March 7, 2026
Guided History Tours
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds on the first and third Saturdays of each month.
March 18, 2026
Speaker Series-Wasps and Bees of Wilmington
Dr. Wayne Hoffman will talk about Wasps and Bees of the Wilmington Area Indoor lecture, possible short walk in pollinator garden if favorable weather
March 30, 2026
Homeschool Day: Spring Blooms
Hands-on, standard based programs to get your homeschool students excited about the outdoors! Designed for students ages 4-13 years old, parent or guardian participation required.