Upcoming Events Calendar Fayetteville

All aboard the Garden Railway! Visitors of all ages will be wowed from May 25th to August 31st, with a miniature model railway system set up throughout the Friendship Garden. The track includes approximately 450[...]

Get ready for a day full of Liberty, Justice and Fun for all! Dress in your best red, white and blue and celebrate Independence Day at the Garden Sunday, July 1st from 12-5pm. Open Road[...]

“Music in the Garden” program support provided in memory of Jerry Leggett and by McNaughton-McKay Electric Company. Starting April and going through to August, join us every first Sunday of the month to revel in[...]

Practice this flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlooking the Garden. Held every Tuesdays from 10am – 11:30 am  indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are below and will be available for purchase in[...]

July 7, 10am or 11am and July 10, 10am or 11am Our FREE preschool story and nature time is presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center. Each month we explore a differentnatural science theme.  Sign up for 10am or 11am. Pre-registration is[...]

July 7, 10am or 11am and July 10, 10am or 11am Our FREE preschool story and nature time is presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library and Information Center. Each month we explore a differentnatural science theme.  Sign up for 10am or 11am. Pre-registration is[...]

Practice this flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlooking the Garden. Held every Tuesdays from 10am – 11:30 am  indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are below and will be available for purchase in[...]

What is an insect? Lets look for bugs in the Garden and then help us count legs and antennae. You’ll be surprised to find out how many legs (and antennae) these creatures can have! This[...]

We are extending our hours every Wednesday from June to August. The Garden will stay open till 8pm. This is the perfect time for evening strolls with family to help relax your mind as you[...]

Cape Fear Botanical Garden and YMCA of Sandhills, have partnered to bring you Yoga in the Garden! Grab your yoga mat and come rejuvenate at our peaceful yoga session in the beautiful Orangery from 6:00pm-7:00pm.[...]

What is a frog? What is the difference between a frog and a toad? We’ll touch some replica amphibians before we go on a walk to seek frogs along the pond edges. This class is[...]

Join local teacher and artistTrish Brownleeas we learn the history of papermaking and create our own handmade paper from plants and rags. We will also experiment with paper painting and will be able to keep[...]

Nature Nuts Camp: Garden Magic Ages: 6-9  Dates: July 16-20, 9am-12:30 Join us for a magical week as we search the garden for gnomes, build fairy houses, and make magical crafts. We’ll even create some magic[...]

We are extending our hours every Wednesday from June to August. The Garden will stay open till 8pm. This is the perfect time for evening strolls with family to help relax your mind as you[...]

Cape Fear Botanical Garden and YMCA of Sandhills, have partnered to bring you Yoga in the Garden! Grab your yoga mat and come rejuvenate at our peaceful yoga session in the beautiful Orangery from 6:00pm-7:00pm.[...]

Practice this flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlooking the Garden. Held every Tuesdays from 10am – 11:30 am  indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are below and will be available for purchase in[...]

Learn how to identify animals from evidence they leave behind, like tracks and scat! We’ll learn about common animals in the Garden and even have a fun scat craft. Then look for signs of the[...]

We are extending our hours every Wednesday from June to August. The Garden will stay open till 8pm. This is the perfect time for evening strolls with family to help relax your mind as you[...]

Cape Fear Botanical Garden and YMCA of Sandhills, have partnered to bring you Yoga in the Garden! Grab your yoga mat and come rejuvenate at our peaceful yoga session in the beautiful Orangery from 6:00pm-7:00pm.[...]

Join us for this program taught by Fascinate-U Children’s Museum staff, here in the Garden! During this session children will learn interesting facts about weird pets that some people have. This program is free for[...]

Dive into this oil spill experiment to see it’s negative effects on wildlife! We’ll become scientists and note our observations before and after our oil spills. This class is intended for ages 8-12. Child must[...]

Save Lives Locally! Every day, 56 units of blood are needed to help patients at Cape Fear Valley Health. Donate to help save your community on July 28th from 10am-3pm. Every donor will receive two[...]

Nature Nuts Camp: Critter Camp Ages: 6-9  Dates: July 30- August 3, 9am-12:30 Each day we’ll learn about different animals and their habitats. We’ll get to know some critters up close through an insect hunt,[...]

Practice this flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlooking the Garden. Held every Tuesdays from 10am – 11:30 am  indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are below and will be available for purchase in[...]