The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
985 Johnson Nursery RoadSaturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Celebrate the arrival of fall at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina during our September Gardenpalooza: Apple Fun!
Spend the day exploring beautiful garden paths, enjoying seasonal food and drinks, playing family-friendly lawn games, and making memories with the people you love. Whether you're bringing the kids, grandparents, or friends, Gardenpalooza is the perfect way to slow down and enjoy a beautiful fall day together.
🍎 Access to The Gardens throughout the event
🎲 Family-friendly lawn games and activities
🌿 Beautiful gardens and scenic walking paths
🍕 Wood-fired pizza from Cugino Forno available for purchase
☕ Apple cider and seasonal specialty drinks available for purchase
🥧 Delicious apple-inspired treats and desserts available for purchase
📸 Plenty of picture-perfect fall photo opportunities
Feeling creative? Add our “Mixing It Up” DIY Mixed Planter Workshop to your Gardenpalooza day for an additional $65 per participant!
Create your own beautiful mixed planter with guidance from our team and take home a one-of-a-kind arrangement to enjoy throughout the season.
🌿 DIY Mixed Planter Workshop
🪴 Create and take home your own mixed planter
💲 Add to your Gardenpalooza experience for $65
Simply select the Mixing It Up Workshop Upgrade when purchasing your Gardenpalooza tickets.
Space is limited, so we recommend reserving your workshop spot in advance!
Planning a wedding?
Join us for our Fall Bridal Open House, happening during Gardenpalooza! Brides and one guest receive complimentary admission to explore our ceremony locations, Bridal Suite, beautifully styled reception tent, and picturesque gardens.
Guided Venue Tours:
• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Interested in attending the Bridal Open House? Reserve your complimentary Bridal Open House tickets instead.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
Garden Members receive 50% off Gardenpalooza admission as one of the many benefits of membership.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
985 Johnson Nursery Road
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!
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