This Week at Airlie Gardens
August 1, 2021
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. Photo by Anna Taylor.
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 9, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Annual Art Exhibit: It’s Owl Good
For the ninth year in a row, Airlie Gardens will host their annual art exhibit. This year’s exhibit, "It's Owl Good", featuring 10 oversized fiberglass Owl models will be on display within the gardens, July through December 2021. Special thanks to The Landfall Foundation for their support of the 2021 exhibit!
September 8, 2021 - September 22, 2021
Yoga in the Gardens
Airlie Gardens is excited to have Longwave Yoga for a fall series! Join us each Wednesday from 6:00PM - 7:00PM to enjoy the blissful surroundings of nature's magic on our Oak Lawn.