Join us for our third annual Halloween dog parade The Wizard of Paws! Watch the parade, visit with local dog-themed vendors and enjoy the festivities in the fall gardens. The Wizard of Paws parade starts with a live band and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. The festivities start at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 26th.
Fall is a busy time for monarch butterflies as they undergo their fall migration from Eastern North America to Mexico, and Western North Carolina is a pit stop for some of these busy travelers. Celebrate these colorful creatures at Monarch Day, October 11, 2025, with an amazing collection of activities and events.
September 20, 2025. Enjoy live music and traditional Appalachian performances by local musicians surrounded by the gardens and beautiful mountain vistas!
Returning this spring! “Bloom with a View,” is an immersive floral installation on the grounds of The North Carolina Arboretum. Throughout the gardens, colorful and festive planters will elevate thousands of blooms to eye-level. Wander, explore and even lose yourself among the flowers! Click here for more info. Come frolic among the flowers! Special […]