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July '25
Family Fun Night


Celebrate Family, Friends & Reilly the Goose Dog! 

  Join us at Airlie Gardens on Saturday, July 12 from 5–8pm for an evening full of fun at our special after-hours Family Fun Night!

  This event is perfect for the young and the young at heart, featuring:
- Educational booths
- Games & crafts
- Live music & entertainment by Mr. Scooter
- Food & drinks for sale
- Accessibility trams
…and so much more!

  Bring your chairs, blankets, strollers, or wagons and enjoy a summer picnic on the lawn. Admission is $15 per carload (includes on-site parking and entry for everyone in your vehicle). Tickets are limited and this event will sell out—don’t wait!

  All proceeds support the care of our beloved goose dog, Reilly! For more information and to purchase a carload ticket, go to Family Fun Night.

#FamilyFunNight #GooseDogReilly 

Exhibit:BirdsOfAFeather

Airlie Art Exhibit
BIRDS OF A FEATHER


Celebrating 13 Years of Art in the Garden! 

  This year’s exhibit, BIRDS OF A FEATHER, takes flight with ten oversized fiberglass bird sculptures, each creatively transformed by a talented group of artists. From bold paint to intricate adornments, no two birds will be the same!

  Wander the gardens and discover these unique works of art scattered throughout the grounds—each one a vibrant addition to your visit. The sculptures will be on display July 11 – December 31, 2025. Come see how art and nature flock together.  Click Here for more information

Butterfly

Weekly Butterfly Releases at Airlie Gardens!

  Join our Environmental Educators on Tuesdays at 10:00am for a magical moment in the gardens—a live butterfly release! Learn about the butterfly lifecycle and watch these delicate pollinators take flight. This popular event fills up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.

New Hanover County Parks & Gardens strives to maintain and operate parks and facilities that enrich the lives of the community and promote an overall healthier lifestyle.


July Events

*Pre-Registration Required
*All events held at Airlie Gardens

July 3, 17: 2-2:30pm
Pollinator Garden Walk

July 4 & 18: 6-8pm
Summer Concert Series

July 6: 9am-5pm
Resident Free Day
Advance tickets only
*Last admission is 4:30pm


July 9 & 23: 8-9:30am
Bird Walk

July 10: 8am-9:30am
Accessible Birding

July 11: 1:30-3:00pm
Nature Art: Birds of a Feather

July 12: 5-8:00pm
Family Fun Night

July 15, 22 & 29:
10-10:30am
Butterfly Release

July 15: 5:30-6:30pm
Intro to Composting

July 19: 10-11:30am
Guided History Tour


July 24: 7:30-9:00pm
Going Batty

Airlie Gardens

Open Daily: 9am-5pm
Last admission is 4:30pm. Purchase tickets in advance at AirlieGardens.org.

Composting

Composting 101
 
Join Garbage to Gardens Program Coordinator Sara Dousharm for a hands-on, family-friendly program all about composting!

  Participants will:
   - Learn composting basics
   - Meet the decomposers
     that help break it all down
   - Make a folded paper pot
     filled with native seeds to
     take home

  Great for all ages. Pre-register Here.

shelter

Click here for Online Picnic Shelter Reservations
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New Hanover County Parks & Gardens Office

896 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC  28403

(910) 798-7620 phone

Parks.NHCgov.com
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