Seasonal Events
Seasonal Events for Family Fun
We celebrate the seasons with year-round activities.
Butterfly Release
April – September | Tuesdays at 1:00pm and Thursdays at 10:00am and 1:00pm
Discover butterflies up-close as they take their first flight!
Homeschool Mornings at the Gardens
First Tuesday of every month, March-May
Little Diggers
Fridays I March 1st-May 3rd | 10am-11am
Explore the wonder of nature with your preschooler through hands-on learning activities and nature play.
A Night of 1587 Pumpkins
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 5pm-8pm
Fall is in the air at this annual event. Bring a carved pumpkin or two and the family to enjoy the fun.
WinterLights
Select Dates | November 22nd-December 28th | 6pm-9pm
The #1 Outer Banks Holiday Attraction!
Camellia Tours
February only | every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | 10am and 2pm
Discover the fascinating world of Camellia plants with our 45-minute Camellia garden tour.
Eastertide in the Gardens
Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 10am-2pm
Join us for a family-friendly day before Eastertide begins!
Virginia Dare Birthday
Sunday, August 18, 2024 | Celebratory Admission Prices
Annual birthday celebration of first American born child of English-parentage.
Camp Discovery
Summer camp for 2023 has wrapped. Please stay tuned for updates on the upcoming 2024 Camp Discovery season!
Workshops
Throughout the year we offer workshops in garden design, best practices, floral arranging, container gardening and other garden-related educational opportunities.