EARLY CLOSURE NOTIFICATION: The gardens will close at 4pm, with last admission at 3:30pm December 1-21.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The gardens will be CLOSED December 23-26 & January 1.
December 3, 2023
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.
July 14, 2023 - December 31, 2023
This year's exhibit will feature ten fiberglass turtles! Each sculpture will be uniquely decorated by selected artists and placed on display in the garden, July 14th through December 31st 2023. Special thanks to The Landfall Foundation for their support of Turtley Awesome!
November 24, 2023 - December 21, 2023
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.
December 3, 2023
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.
December 12, 2023
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.
December 13, 2023
Enjoy birding at the gardens starting at 8 am. Advance registration required.
December 14, 2023
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.
December 18, 2023
Learn all about the many duck species that frequent the gardens in Winter. Advance registration required.
Open Monday – Sunday
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
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7700
airlieinfo@nhcgov.com