Yes, you must reserve tickets in advance for NHC Resident Free Day. Discount will show at check-out. Tickets are only valid for date reserved. Valid ID or proof of residency required at check-in for each adult ticket reserved. One New Hanover County ID is valid for 2 adults and accompanying children. Additional adults must purchase general admission tickets. Tickets are limited and can sell out. Once Free Day tickets are sold out, only Airlie Members, and those who have pre-purchased general admission tickets or pre-reserved NHC Free Day tickets are guaranteed entry on Free Day due to limited parking. Airlie members simply show their membership card upon arrival. If you have additional guests outside of your membership benefits, they will need to reserve tickets in advance.

There are limited number of Free Day tickets available due to limited onsite parking. Once Free Day tickets are sold out, guests without tickets are not guaranteed entry. New Hanover County Residents may not just show up to the gardens without a reserved ticket and expect free admission once advertised as sold out.

No – Airlie members simply show their membership card upon arrival. If you have additional guests outside of your membership benefits, they will need to reserve tickets in advance.

• February 5th
• March 5th
• April 2nd
• May 7th
• June 4th
• July 2nd
• August 6th
• September 3rd
• October 8th
• November 5th
• December 3rd (does not include entry to Enchanted Airlie, gardens close at 4pm, last admittance at 3:30pm)

No – Enchanted Airlie requires a separate ticket.

Cities of New Hanover County Include

• Wilmington
• Carolina Beach
• Wrightsville Beach
• Kure Beach
• Castle Hayne

Forms of valid ID accepted:

• License
• Piece of Mail
• Deed/Rental agreement
• Student ID- UNCW, Miller Motte, CFCC
• NHC Employee ID

One New Hanover County ID is valid for 2 adults and accompanying children. Additional adults must purchase general admission tickets.