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Cape Fear Botanical Garden spans 80 acres along the Cape Fear River in Fayetteville, where visitors walk paved pathways and shaded trails through curated gardens, wild spaces, and specialty collections. The Interactive Children's Garden, the 1800s NC Heritage Garden, and the Cape Fear River Trail and Overlook are signature areas to explore. Classes and workshops for all ages offer hands-on learning in nature, while community events fill the calendar with programming like the Heritage and Harvest Bourbon Showcase and Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden. The Garden also hosts seasonal displays, tours led by knowledgeable guides, and a gift shop. Admission is charged, with tickets sold online on capefearbg.org, and children five and under receive free admission. The Garden suits nature lovers, gardening enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking a peaceful escape or a day of discovery in the natural world.
You can check current prices and choose your tickets on Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s own ticket page. You pay there, not here.
You choose your tickets and check current prices on Cape Fear Botanical Garden’s ticket page. You pay there, not here.
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Hours: Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5 pm, Sunday: 12 pm–5 pm
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 2 · 10:00 amEvent
Young artists ages 7+ learn painting skills in a two-hour class, completing a kid-friendly project from start to finish with step-by-step guidance from instructor Sara-Lee Jane.
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“Dates: November 2, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Nov 4 · 10:00 amEvent
Children ages 2–5 discover woolly worm caterpillars, learn about the life cycle of moths and butterflies, and create their own fuzzy woolly worm caterpillar to take home.
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“Dates: November 4, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Nov 11 · 10:00 amEvent
Children ages 2–5 explore the world of fungi, learn how fungi help nature function, discover the parts of a mushroom, and paint their own mushroom masterpiece.
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“Dates: November 11, 2026 at 10:00 am”
Dec 4 – 22Season
An immersive walk-through wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays on select nights throughout the holiday season.
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“December 4-22, 2026 (select nights) Fayetteville's most magical holiday tradition returns!”
Free admission for children age 5 and under
“Children 5 and Under FREE”
5 miFayetteville
Weekday Deal (Thursday-Friday)
4 miFayetteville
8 miFayetteville
Military/Student Discounts
6 miFayetteville
Buy 2 Get 2 Free Tickets
6 miFayetteville
First Responders, Veterans, Serving Military, Nurses and Teachers Discount
5 miFayetteville
Sunday 10am-7pm, Monday 12pm-8pm, Tuesday 3pm-8pm, Wednesday 3pm-8pm, Thursday 3pm-8pm, Friday 12pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm
1 miOct 31 · Halloween Boo Bash
Fayetteville
Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm, Monday Closed
2 miFayetteville
9 miFayetteville
Tuesday–Thursday 7:00am–10:00pm, Friday 7:00am–12:00am, Saturday 1:00pm–12:00am, Sunday 12:00pm–8:00pm, Monday Closed
6 miFayetteville
Mon–Thu: 2:00 – 9:00 PM; Fri: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Hours via Google Maps
5 miFayetteville
Thursday 4:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m, Friday 1:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m, Saturday 11:30 a.m - 10:00 p.m, Sunday 12:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m (Closed Monday-Wednesday)
9 miFayetteville
Monday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Tuesday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wednesday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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