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Summer hours at the Elizabethan Gardens are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays.

Please call The Elizabethan Gardens at 252-473-3234 for more detailed information on events listed in the calendar.

March 8
Coastal Landscaping Workshop, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join the experts on Saturday, March 8th, for a day of learning the "Mechanics of Gardening Maintenance". In order to successfully manage the landscape, one should have an understanding of how to improve soils by creating compost, prune plants for optimal growth and health, increase plant selection by propagating and maintain gardening equipment for ideal performance.

March 22
Easter Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Don't miss our Annual Easter Eggstavaganza! This is a fun-filled morning of egg rolls, egg hunts and crafts, as well as music and games. Children under 12 admitted free with paying adult or Friends Member.

March 25
Historic Albemarle Tour Meeting, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Elizabethan Gardens Meeting Hall

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May 10 and 11
Mother's Day Weekend Plant Sale
Buy a plant or gift for your mom at our Mother's Day Plant Sale, Saturday and Sunday, May 10th and 11th.

May 14 and 15
Quarterly Meeting of the Elizabethan Gardens Board of Governors
The Elizabethan Gardens Meeting Hall

May 29
Roanoke Island House and Garden Tour
The Elizabethan Gardens and Roanoke Island Garden Club invite you to The 2008 House and Garden Tour on Thursday, May 29th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The $25 admission will provide access to island homes and their gardens, and special programs at The Elizabethan Gardens. All proceeds benefit The Elizabethan Gardens.

Tuesdays, July 8th - August 12th
The Diary of Adam and Eve and A Snake in the Grass
The Diary of Adam and Eve, a one-act musical based on a short story written by Mark Twain. Running concurrently will be a program for children K-8, A Snake in the Grass.

August 13 and 14
Quarterly Meeting of the Elizabethan Gardens Board of Governors
The Elizabethan Gardens Meeting Hall

August 18
Virginia Dare's Birthday
Celebrate Virginia Dare's 421st birthday as The Elizabethan Gardens, The Lost Colony and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site join together to present a full day of activities you and your family are sure to enjoy. Enjoy free admission to The Gardens.

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October 20 and 21
Paint Out in The Gardens
"Paint Out in The Gardens", October 20th and 21st, encourages en plien air painting (painting outdoors). This is a non-juried event open to amateur and professionals of all ages followed by reception and "wet sale" of artwork.

October 26
Harvest Heyday
A fun-filled family event! Celebrate the season with square dancing, games, and a hayride!

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Stay tuned for more information.