Fall for the Arb
Fall for the Arb
Celebrate fall with a series of events and happenings throughout September and October! Â The North Carolina Arboretum is excited to welcome this season with nature programs, education, music, art and more! Check back for more information and we look forward to seeing you at Fall for the Arb!
Fall for the Arb 2026 Schedule
Events except those noted (*) are included with the Arboretum’s regular parking fee with no extra charge!Â
Monarch Butterfly Day
September 19, 2026
Join us at The North Carolina Arboretum on Sept 19th for a day dedicated to the Monarch Butterfly! Enjoy a variety of activities, including a mini-live monarch tagging and release demonstration, crafts, educational exhibitors, and a monarch-focused story walk.
Carolina Craft Day
October 3, 2026
The Appalachian region has a rich history of crafts and art. Join us for demonstrations in paper making, broom-making, quilting, woodworking, natural dyes and more.
Tricks-n-Treats Dog Festival
October 25, 2026
Our Halloween dog festivities are back and bigger than ever! Join us for a day full of paw-some activities including a scavenger hunt, pet-focused vendors, a virtual costume contest, and more!
Fall Plant Sale and Market
September 25-26, 2026
Calling all garden lovers! Join us on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26 for our annual Fall Plant Sale and Market! The Market features unique plants grown in The North Carolina Arboretum’s Production Greenhouse and includes over 30 local growers and businesses.
Music in the Mountains Day
October 10, 2026
Enjoy live music by local musicians surrounded by the gardens and beautiful mountain vistas!
Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan
Opening September 26, 2026
“Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan” features Ronan Donovan’s stunning images and videos of wild wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Arctic.Â
Fall Trail Day
October 17, 2026
Hike, bike or run to join us for Trail Day at the Arboretum! Join us as we celebrate all things trails! Nearly all our 10 miles of hiking and biking trails are reopened, so you can also choose your own adventure.