Kids take over the Garden for a day of creativity, exploration, and artistic play.
Pondamania presented by Fayetteville PWC is a joyful celebration where art and nature meet through hands-on activities, movement, discovery, and imagination. Families are invited to explore the Garden while creating, building, dancing, and getting a little messy along the way.
This year’s inspiration comes from the books Anywhere Artist and Nature Is an Artist, encouraging kids to see creativity everywhere. Throughout the Garden, different activity zones will highlight the natural beauty of North Carolina — from the beach to the Sandhills to the mountains — inviting children to explore how landscapes inspire art and play.
Expect a day filled with interactive stations, creative projects, performances, and hands-on experiences designed especially for kids.
Includes the following and more:
- Crafting Stations
- Pond Dipping
- Aurora Fossil Museum
- Beach Party
- Story Times
- Farm Animals
- Photo Spots
Perfect for children of all ages — come dressed to play.
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Special event admission applies. Tickets available at the door.
Garden Members: $5 + tax
General Admission: $17 + tax
Military (with ID): $16 + tax
Adults 65 & Older: $16 + tax
Children 12 & Under: FREE
Sponsored by Fayetteville PWC, Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville Academy, Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County
Funded in part by the MacMillan Family Fund as Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
