Thursday, December 4. An Exclusive Preview of Holiday Lights in the Garden. Includes all the fun of this annual walk-through light-up experience (like Santa, The Grinch, & more) plus special surprises for our CFBG Members. FREE for Members.
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…
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…
Light up your space with a handmade lantern! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn techniques for constructing decorative lanterns using simple materials and tools. Create a unique piece to […]
Turn trash into treasures with this creative, STEM adventure! Families will use recycled materials to build their very own robot creations while learning about recycling, reusing, and reducing waste. From […]
This Event has Reached Capacity. Registration has closed. Crack open the science of eggs! From bird nests to hatching secrets, this class dives into the world of oviparous animals. Children […]
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 […]
Preserve the future of your garden! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to collect, clean, and store seeds from a variety of plants. Discover techniques to maintain seed […]
Let’s go on a mushroom hunt! Preschoolers will search for colorful fungi in the forest, learn about their shapes and sizes, and find out why mushrooms are important helpers in […]
Let’s go on a mushroom hunt! Preschoolers will search for colorful fungi in the forest, learn about their shapes and sizes, and find out why mushrooms are important helpers in […]
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 […]
Join us for a relaxing paint-and-sip night, where creativity blossoms! You’ll be guided through step-by-step instruction, while painting your very own nature inspired masterpiece. No experience needed. Sip some wine, […]
Festive and gorgeous, the poinsettia has been a beloved feature of holiday displays for decades. Poinsettias have a long and fascinating history for their cultivation by the Aztecs, to becoming […]
Step into the nocturnal world of the Garden’s trails after dark and experience nature like never before on our guided Night Hike! Learn how animals adapt to night life, use […]
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 […]
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