Upcoming Events

  Timed Tickets for Entry: More details to follow.  An event designed for children. The Garden’s Cypress Pond lawn will be transformed with a variety of hands-on art stations for children to explore art and nature. From painting with leaves to building sculptures out of natural products, this day promises to be an exciting day of watching children’s imagination come to life. Local artists will be invited to inspire children by sharing their talents and visions, while teaching various art…

FULL!  Preschool: Busy, Busy Squirrels Sept. 29th, 10 am and 11 am (two sessions) Enjoy a squirrely story, observe real squirrels in the Garden, and test out your own squirrel skills on our obstacle course. This program is best for children ages 3-5, though all ages are welcome with an adult. Fee: Free with membership or admission, pre-registration recommended Registration link

Practice this flowing eastern exercise with instructor Rich Martin while overlooking the Garden. Held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Prices are below and will be available for purchase in the gift shop: Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden Member $60- Non Member 8 Class Punch Card: $100- Garden Member $120- Non Member Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register.

Full Preschool: Busy, Busy Squirrels Sept. 29th, 10am and 11 am (two sessions) Enjoy a squirrely story, observe real squirrels in the Garden, and test out your own squirrel skills on our obstacle course. This program is best for children ages 3-5, though all ages are welcome with an adult. Fee: Free with membership or admission, pre-registration recommended Registration link

American Public Gardens Association and United States Botanic Garden have awarded funds to Cape Fear Botanical Garden to participate in the Urban Agriculture Resilience Program.  This program enables CFBG to grow and distribute produce, especially to communities with food access challenges; maintain and expand urban agriculture and other food growing education programs; and promote wellness and nutrition by educating the public about growing and consuming fruits and vegetables. This program will be open to the public on Wednesdays.  Due to social distancing protocols, participants…

Practice this calm eastern exercise with an instructor from Hayat Yoga Studio while overlooking the Garden. Held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on weather. Prices are below. Single Class: Free- Garden Member $10- Non Member Please call for questions at 910.486.0221 Pre-register here Register Here

October 3rd – 10am -11am Families will enjoy this guided tour of the Garden that will focus on seasonal changes including animals getting ready for winter, early leaves changing color, and more! Children will have the chance to smell, feel, and hold their finds as we use all our senses to explore nature. Masks will be required for all participants ages 5 and up! Fee: $5 with garden membership or admission, preregistration required! Register Here  Please note that unless otherwise…

Home School: Incredible Owls Ages 6+ October 5th – 2pm - 3pm Learn about the amazing adaptations of these nocturnal hunters. This class includes an owl pellet dissection! We’ll also look for owl homes in the garden and read a story. Homeschool programs are now drop off. Masks will be required for all participants ages 5 and up! Fee: $5 Supply Fee plus admission or membership. Preregistration is required. Register Here