Art in the Arboretum

Saturday, Oct. 11 & Sunday, Oct. 12 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy a weekend of art, food trucks, and live music at the beautiful 7-acre New Hanover County Arboretum. Tickets are $5 at the gate. Admission is free for children 12 and under, military with valid ID, and members of Friends of the Arboretum. This year’s event features up to 90 artist booths showcasing work from painters, sculptors, jewelers, ceramicists, woodworkers, photographers, and more — all from across North Carolina. The Education Center will be transformed into the Youth Art Center, featuring artwork from Dreams Center for Art Education and Kids Making It. Plus, don’t miss hands-on activities for kids provided by New Hanover County 4-H Youth Development. Come celebrate creativity in the garden!