The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina, a non-profit botanical garden, is committed to improving lives and nurturing creativity through the wonders of nature. Spanning over 300 acres of land, our aspiration is to establish ourselves as a premier destination for plant and nature enthusiasts, event goers, families and people of all ages!
Description
Gardenpalooza: A Mother's Day Celebration
An Unforgettable Day in The Gardens
Celebrate mom with a beautiful day in the gardens. Spring is poppin’ at The Gardens—Mary Poppins style.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 9
⏰ Time: 10am-2pm
🎟️ Cost: $10 per person
📍 Location: The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina | 985 Johnson Nursery Rd. Willard, NC 28478
So…What Is Gardenpalooza?
Gardenpalooza: Mother’s Day is a spring celebration designed to honor moms and the special women in our lives. The Gardens will come alive with garden tours, hands-on activities, family fun, and food and drinks from the Garden Bar and Garden Grille—all set within the beauty of the spring gardens.
Whether you’re celebrating mom, grandma, or another beloved woman, this is a day to slow down, connect, and enjoy time together in a truly beautiful setting.
The Theme: Celebrate Mom 🌷
Moms deserve to be celebrated—and there’s no better place than The Gardens. Gardenpalooza is a day to enjoy nature, connection, and experience the peace and inspiration of our gardens designed for making memories together.
Fun and Memories Around Every Corner
🌿 Guided garden tours with our Garden Experts
🎲 Yard games and scavenger hunts for families
🌿 Mixing It Up: Create your own custom planter (available throughout the day | additional charge)
💐 Bouquet Making: Design your own fresh bouquet to take home (available throughout the day | additional charge)
Delicious Treats to Enjoy in the Gardens
Enjoy offerings from the Garden Bar and Garden Grille, available throughout the event. Relax, refresh, and take in the gardens while you enjoy food and drinks designed for a casual day outdoors.
BRIDAL SHOWCASE
Bridal Showcase at Gardenpalooza
Are you a future bride—or do you know someone who is?
During Gardenpalooza: Mother’s Day on May 9, step into the Bridal Showcase at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina and experience what your wedding could truly feel like surrounded by blooming gardens and natural beauty. Walk the ceremony options, reception tent, bridal suite, and winding garden paths as you begin to see your nuptials come to life in a setting made for unforgettable moments.
Guided venue tours are available every hour throughout the day starting at 10:00 AM . Every bride who attends will receive:
💐 $100 off venue rental for any remaining 2026-2027 date
🎁 Entry into a drawing for $300 off our Garden Design Rental program
🎟️ A FREE bride-only ticket to Gardenpalooza when you use code: BRIDE2BE (must be purchased online in advance). A Gardenpalooza ticket is required for all Bridal Showcase attendees.
Come wander, imagine, and discover what your wedding day could look like in the gardens.
Give Mom a Beautiful Day—and Save
Join The Gardens Membership and receive 50% off Gardenpalooza tickets, plus exclusive savings on signature events and discounts in The Garden Center. Give mom the gift of time, beauty, and connection in the gardens—and enjoy member savings too.
Celebrate Mom in Full Bloom!
Date & Time
Mar 21 - May 9, 2026
Venue Details
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
985 Johnson Nursery RoadWillard, North Carolina 28478
