The North Carolina Arboretum celebrates bright blooms as it hosts major flower shows that showcase spring’s beauty. And spring is a great time to visit on any day!
Asheville Orchid Festival: April 12-14, 2024
WNC Orchid Society fills the Education Center in this judged show that also features orchid plants and supplies for sale by world-class vendors. Read more about the Orchid Show. Classes & lectures are held each day. The show is open Friday, 4-8 PM, and Saturday-Sunday, 9 AM-5 PM. Admission is free to members. Standard parking fees apply to non-members. Go to their website for details.
Bloom with a View: May 4-19, 2024
This spring, a unique and immersive floral experience returns to The North Carolina Arboretum. Now in its second year, “Bloom with A View” is designed specifically for the gardens and landscape of the North Carolina Arboretum. Throughout the gardens and promenade, colorful and festive planters will elevate thousands of blooms to eye-level. It’s sure to be a creative space to wander and explore! Read more about Bloom with View.
Bloom with a View is presented by FirstEditions ® shrubs and trees and Endless Summer ® hydrangeas.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the Arboretum’s kaleidoscope of spring color, 65 acres of cultivated gardens, 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, engaging exhibits, and bountiful opportunities to connect with nature.
For more information for visiting, see our NC Arboretum Guide.
Annual Membership, NC Arboretum
Receive many wonderful benefits and save with an annual membership to the North Carolina Arboretum Society. Attend special events and educational programs and receive benefits such as free parking… read more
Receive many wonderful benefits and save with an annual membership to the North Carolina Arboretum Society. Attend special events and educational programs and receive benefits such as free parking, discounts, special mailings, e-newsletter, and reciprocal privileges with 200 American Horticultural Society gardens nationwide. Rate: From $75/couple
NC Arboretum, Asheville
The Arboretum offers a variety of unique experiences while children discover the wonders of nature in a safe, enriching environment. Rent Discovery Backpacks, available for kids to use with tools… read more
The Arboretum offers a variety of unique experiences while children discover the wonders of nature in a safe, enriching environment. Rent Discovery Backpacks, available for kids to use with tools to aid in their exploration of trees, insects, reptiles, amphibians and birds. Programs like Week Naturalist, ecoExplore, Discovery Camp and more engage kids in hands-on experiences with nature.
