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
September – November
Little Diggers
Fridays I September 8th – November 10th | 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 28, 2023 | 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 17th-December 30th | 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!