This Week at Airlie Gardens
August 17, 2022
Meet the Locals
Beat the heat by joining educators in the Airlie classroom to meet some of southeastern North Carolina’s native wildlife.
August 20, 2022
Beginner Birding
There’s no better place to learn how to bird! Airlie Gardens is home to over 200 plus species of birds. We will go over basic birding skills, ID tricks, and proper binocular use!
Featured Exhibits & Events
June 7, 2022 - September 6, 2022
Butterfly Releases
Each Tuesday at 2pm you're invited to take part in Airlie Garden's butterfly release. An Environmental 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 9, 2022 - September 2, 2022
Summer Concert Series
Bring your chairs 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. 2022 Concert Series dates coming soon. Tickets are limited and concerts will sell out.
July 8, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Art Exhibit Hoppy Times!
This year's exhibit will feature ten, 4.5-foot tall fiberglass rabbits! Each sculpture will be uniquely decorated by selected artists and placed on display in the garden, July 8th through December 31st 2022. Special thanks to The Landfall Foundation for their support of Hoppy Times!
August 24, 2022
Bird Walk
Enjoy birding at the gardens starting at 8 a.m. Advance registration required.
September 4, 2022
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.
