Open Daily 9AM-5PM – Last admission 4:30PM
May 18, 2024
Dive into the rich history, horticulture, and ecology of Airlie Gardens on a walking tour of the grounds.
May 20, 2024
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.
May 22, 2024
Enjoy birding at the gardens starting at 8 am. Advance registration required.
May 25, 2024
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
June 2, 2024
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.
June 4, 2024 - September 10, 2024
Each Tuesday, June-September at 10am, an 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 5, 2024
Enjoy a brew from Mad Mole Brewing Co, and join Airlie's educators for an evening walk through the gardens!
June 6, 2024
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
June 7, 2024 - September 6, 2024
Bring your chairs and a picnic 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. Tickets are limited and concerts will sell out.
June 13, 2024 - September 12, 2024
Enjoy an after-hours evening in the Gardens exclusively for Airlie members, 5:30-7:30pm. All member tickets must be reserved in advance. Last entry at 7pm, all guests must exit by 7:30pm.
June 15, 2024
Learn about the native animal species that call Airlie Gardens home and make your own linocut stamp to take home!
June 19, 2024
Join Airlie Gardens Environmental Educators for a family friendly evening of Bats! We'll begin with a story under the great Airlie Oak and learn all about why bats are so important to our ecosystems. Then you'll test your abilities through a series of challenges to see if you can survive in a bat's world!
June 20, 2024
Join an environmental educator on a guided walk through Airlie Garden’s Pollinator Garden. Check out what’s blooming and the many pollinators that call that garden home.
November 29, 2024 - December 21, 2024
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.
Open Daily
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
We offer a 7-passenger accessibility tram service. Please call 910-798-7700 for tram hours.
300 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7700
airlieinfo@nhcgov.com