This Week at Airlie Gardens
November 2, 2025
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.
Featured Exhibits & Events
July 11, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Art Exhibit – Birds of a Feather
This year's exhibit will feature ten fiberglass bird sculptures on display July 11th through December 31, 2025. Special thanks to The Landfall Foundation for their support of BIRDS OF A FEATHER!
October 7, 2025 - December 2, 2025
Snake Talks
On select Tuesdays, October through December, our educators will host a snake talk and feeding in the classroom.
November 2, 2025
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.
November 13, 2025
Accessible Bird Outing
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.
November 15, 2025
Seed Saving & Rubber Stamps
Learn how and when to collect seeds, the importance of storing seeds, and when to plant. Participants will receive native seeds and will carve your own rubber stamp for labeling seed packets. For ages 15+.
November 24, 2025
Homeschool Day: Nature Journals
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.