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Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

December 5-22, 2025 (select nights) Fayetteville’s most magical holiday tradition returns! Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the…

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Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

December 5-22, 2025 (select nights) Fayetteville’s most magical holiday tradition returns! Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the…

GET TICKETS HERE

Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

December 5-22, 2025 (select nights) Fayetteville’s most magical holiday tradition returns! Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the…

GET TICKETS HERE

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    • Winter Survival Workshop & Hike

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    This immersive workshop focuses on essential survival skills for facing winter conditions in the wild. Participants will learn how to stay warm, dry, and safe when navigating cold-weather environments, with practical guidance on building emergency shelters, starting fires in wet conditions, sourcing clean water, and recognizing early signs of hypothermia. Designed for beginners and outdoor […]

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    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    December 5-22, 2025 (select nights) Fayetteville’s most magical holiday tradition returns!  Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season. GET TICKETS HERE But the magic doesn’t stop there! Be sure to: * Meet Santa & The Grinch for festive fun, photos, and maybe […]

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    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    December 5-22, 2025 (select nights) Fayetteville’s most magical holiday tradition returns!  Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season. GET TICKETS HERE But the magic doesn’t stop there! Be sure to: * Meet Santa & The Grinch for festive fun, photos, and maybe […]

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    Homeschool: Pollinator Folk Art Painting – Beetles

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    Join us for a vibrant journey through folk art traditions, as we celebrate the tiny heroes of our ecosystem - pollinators! In this 3 part homeschool art series, students will create their own pollinator painting. They will be able to choose colors, mix and match patterns, while creating colorful handmade pieces inspired by bees, butterflies, […]

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    Preschool: Rock On!

    Preschool: Rock On!

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    Rocks rock! Join us for a fun exploration of stones, crystals, and all things rocky. Preschoolers will touch, sort, and explore different types of rocks, enjoy a rock themed storytime, and make their own “pet rock” to take home. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Siblings are welcome to accompany, but must be included […]

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    Tai Chi in the Garden

    Tai Chi in the Garden

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    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 […]

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    Preschool: Rock On!

    Preschool: Rock On!

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    Rocks rock! Join us for a fun exploration of stones, crystals, and all things rocky. Preschoolers will touch, sort, and explore different types of rocks, enjoy a rock themed storytime, and make their own “pet rock” to take home. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Siblings are welcome to accompany, but must be included […]

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    Fall Bulbs for Spring Blooms Workshop

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    Discover how to plant bulbs now for a vibrant, colorful spring! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to select healthy bulbs, prepare soil, and choose ideal planting locations for a variety of spring-blooming flowers such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. The class will cover planting depth, spacing, and care tips to ensure strong […]

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    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    December 5-22, 2025 (select nights) Fayetteville’s most magical holiday tradition returns!  Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season. GET TICKETS HERE But the magic doesn’t stop there! Be sure to: * Meet Santa & The Grinch for festive fun, photos, and maybe […]

    Learn more Register
    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    December 5-22, 2025 (select nights) Fayetteville’s most magical holiday tradition returns!  Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season. GET TICKETS HERE But the magic doesn’t stop there! Be sure to: * Meet Santa & The Grinch for festive fun, photos, and maybe […]

    Learn more Register
    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    December 5-22, 2025 (select nights) Fayetteville’s most magical holiday tradition returns!  Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season. GET TICKETS HERE But the magic doesn’t stop there! Be sure to: * Meet Santa & The Grinch for festive fun, photos, and maybe […]

    Learn more Register
    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Holiday Lights in the Garden 2025

    Cape Fear Botanical Garden 536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC, United States

    December 5-22, 2025 (select nights) Fayetteville’s most magical holiday tradition returns!  Step into an immersive, walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays that will transport you into the heart of the season. GET TICKETS HERE But the magic doesn’t stop there! Be sure to: * Meet Santa & The Grinch for festive fun, photos, and maybe […]

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