Enjoyment for the Whole Family!

  Celebrate family, friends, and everyone's favorite Goose Dog, Reilly, at Family Fun Night at Airlie Gardens! Join us on Saturday, July 18, from 5:00–8:00 PM for a special after-hours event designed for the young—and the young at heart. Enjoy an evening filled with:
     • Educational exhibits and interactive booths
     • Games, crafts & face painting
     • Live music and entertainment by Mr. Scooter
     • Food and beverages available for purchase
     • And much more!

  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Wagons and strollers are welcome, too! Admission is just $15 per carload and includes on-site parking and entry for everyone in the vehicle. Tickets are limited, and this event is expected to sell out, so be sure to purchase yours early! All proceeds from this fundraiser directly support the care and well-being of our beloved Goose Dog, Reilly. Purchase tickets Here.

Butterfly Release at Airlie Gardens!

  Start your morning with a little magic! Join our Environmental Educators as they release new butterflies into our native Butterfly House and share fun facts about butterfly life cycles and the species you're seeing up close.

   Dates: July 7, 14, 21 & 28  |  10:00-10:30AM

  Come experience one of our most loved summer programs—perfect for all ages! Register Here.

Turtle Talk/Feeding

 Join one of our Environmental Educators in the classroom for a special encounter with Boxy the turtle, one of Airlie Gardens' ambassador animals! Discover the fascinating world of native reptiles as you learn about their unique characteristics, habitats, and adaptations. You'll even have the opportunity to watch Boxy enjoy a snack! 

   Dates: July 7 & 21   |  2:00 -2:30PM

  This engaging program is perfect for curious nature lovers of all ages. Register here: TurtleTalk

Park Pop Up: Hanover Pines Nature Park

   Come on out on July 21st for our park Pop-Up. This is a free drop-in program hosted by our  Environmental Educators! Each month we share  different biofacts and resources for guests to stop by and asks questions. This month's topic: Moths of New Hanover County. We will have moth scavenger hunts, a mothing blanket on the boardwalk, and more moth related biofacts!  
  Staff will be there from 6:30-8:30pm. Hanover Pines Nature Park is located at 6101 Carolina Beach Road.

Airlie Art Exhibit 

 Get ready for an unFROGettable experience at Airlie Gardens! This exciting outdoor art exhibit will feature ten oversized fiberglass frog sculptures, each uniquely transformed by a select group of talented artists. Every frog will showcase its own distinctive personality and artistic flair.
  The sculptures will be displayed throughout the gardens from July 10 through December 31, 2026, and is included with regular garden admission.