Sunday, March 22 – 2:30-5:30p
Activities for the whole family – Saturday, March 28
Included with Garden Admission or Membership
In this hands-on art class series, students will explore how to create beautiful works of art, using easy-to-find materials. Each session encourages curiosity, imagination, and teaches that art can be created with anything! We will be creating all manner of beautiful things out of items that might normally be thrown away. There are two consecutive […]
In this hands-on art class series, students will explore how to create beautiful works of art, using easy-to-find materials. Each session encourages curiosity, imagination, and teaches that art can be created with anything! We will be creating all manner of beautiful things out of items that might normally be thrown away. There are two consecutive […]
Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome! Yoga is held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on the weather. Yoga classes are included with the cost of admission or membership. Check in at the front desk when you arrive. If this is your first class, please arrive […]
Join Cape Fear Botanical Garden Environmental Educators at Hope Mills Community Library for a hands-on, family-friendly program and flutter into the world of butterflies! Learn about the life cycle, colors, and habitats of these beautiful insects, and plant your very own starter butterfly garden. Held in partnership with Cumberland County Libraries. Events are free. No […]
Explore the world of trees and become a budding naturalist! Students will learn to identify common local trees by their buds, bark, and seeds, while discovering how trees grow and support wildlife. Ages 6-12 This is a drop-off class. What to Know: Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. Fee: $17 per […]
Every Nature Tales session features an engaging, themed storytime led by Cumberland County librarians and a child-friendly craft project selected and prepared by CFBG environmental educators. Storytimes are enhanced with engaging songs, puppets, and movement breaks. Themed crafts allow children to connect with nature and create a keepsake of their Garden experience. There are two […]
A chinese martial art and system of calisthenics with very slow controlled movements taught by Rich Martin. Tai Chi is held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoors or outside depending on the weather. Please call 910.486.0221 to pre-register. Single Class: $15- Garden Member $17- Non Member 4 Class Punch Card: $50- Garden […]
Every Nature Tales session features an engaging, themed storytime led by Cumberland County librarians and a child-friendly craft project selected and prepared by CFBG environmental educators. Storytimes are enhanced with engaging songs, puppets, and movement breaks. Themed crafts allow children to connect with nature and create a keepsake of their Garden experience. There are two […]
Learn about cute baby animals! Explore how they grow, what they eat, and where they live through hands-on play with stuffed animals and textured materials. There are two consecutive one-hour sessions of this class. The same class is offered twice to accommodate more kids. Designed for ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Siblings are […]
Learn about cute baby animals! Explore how they grow, what they eat, and where they live through hands-on play with stuffed animals and textured materials. There are two consecutive one-hour sessions of this class. The same class is offered twice to accommodate more kids. Designed for ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Siblings are […]
Practice this calm eastern exercise taught by instructor, Ashley Clayton. All levels welcome! Yoga is held every Thursday from 6pm-7pm indoors or outside depending on the weather. Yoga classes are included with the cost of admission or membership. Check in at the front desk when you arrive. If this is your first class, please arrive […]
Explore the secret lives of animals that come alive after dark! Discover how nighttime hunters find food, navigate their habitats, and stay safe in the wild. Kids Night Out at the Garden. Parents have a night off, while kids enjoy an evening of CFBG activities and nighttime adventure. Check back each month for a new […]
Navigate the Garden like a pro with click-and-learn descriptions of trails, sculptures, and signature spaces.
From hands-on workshops to seasonal festivals and family fun, our calendar is full of ways to explore, learn, and connect.
Whether you’re planning an intimate affair or a grand event, our versatile spaces offer a unique and unforgettable experience.
Explore hands-on, standards-aligned experiences for PreK–12 students—on-site or at your school. Also great for scout groups & other organizations.
Make the most of every visit with an annual membership—enjoy unlimited admission, exclusive perks, and reciprocal access to 300+ gardens.
For more than 35 years, Cape Fear Botanical Garden has connected people with plants, place, and purpose. Discover our roots and growth on the History page.
