Kids & Family

Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class location. Come dressed for the weather outside! This program is completely FREE. […]

Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class location. Come dressed for the weather outside! This program is completely FREE. […]

In this one day camp, we’ll explore the miracle of flight! Learn how birds, bats, and butterflies soar through the air. Discover flying animals in the Garden, experiment with the science of flight, and build your own flying creations. $30 members, $40 non-members Preregistration required. This is a drop-off program. Please bring a packed lunch […]

This session is full! Please consider joining us for a future program.  Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class […]

This class is full! Please consider joining us for a future program. Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class […]

This class is full! Please contact bgoldentyer@capefearbg.org to be added to the waitlist.  At 3:14 pm weather allowing, we’ll be able to witness a partial solar eclipse. In this class we’ll create a model to explore the cause of this amazing astronomical event, then watch the actual eclipse. Please note that this class is two […]

This class is FULL! Please consider joining us for the 11am session. Who’s living in that tree? Find out with an extra-large size book and a fun craft. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed […]

This class is full! Please consider joining us for a future class. Who’s living in that tree? Find out with an extra-large size book and a fun craft. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed […]

Preregister Here! Roly polies (also known as pill bugs or potato bugs) are actually crustaceans like crabs adapted for life on land. In this class, we’ll learn about these easy to care for, safe to handle animals and create our own roly poly habitat. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. […]

Preregister Here! Celebrate Earth Day with a building challenge made from recycled and reused materials. Ages 6+ This is a drop-off class. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. Preregister here.  Fee: $5 per child plus membership or admission to the Garden.

Preregister Here! Celebrate Earth day every day with a conservation themed scavenger hunt and a book about how we can all make a difference. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore the outdoors. To preregister, click here. Fee: $5 plus membership or admission to the Garden.  

Preregister Here! Join us for a delightful adventure into the world of spring wildflowers at Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Discover the beauty of these blooms as we explore the Garden and learn about their importance to our ecosystem. After our exploration, get your hands dirty and create your own wildflower seed balls to take home. […]