July (Hours: 9 am - 7 pm)

August (Hours: 9 am - 7 pm daily)

August 04 Wild Wednesday ~ Native Plant Tour Take a fascinating Native Plant Tour of The Elizabethan Gardens to learn more about your North Carolina backyard and all of the water-saving, hardy, and beautiful plants that are all our own. Free with paid admission. For more information or to register, call 252-473-1554.

August 05 Discovery Thursday ~ Kids Butterfly Walk A Butterfly walk just for kids: Come discover The Elizabethan Gardens’ beautiful butterflies, lady beetles, and other gorgeous insects in this tour just for kids. Free with paid admission. For more information or to register, call 252-473-1554

August 11 Wild Wednesday ~ Butterfly Walk A Butterfly Walk with Jeff Lewis. Take a walk through The Gardens with Jeff Lewis to look at the amazing lives of butterflies and other beneficial insects. Free with paid admission. For more information or to register, call 252-473-1554.

August 12 Discovery Thursday ~ Flowers and Pollinators Exploring Flowers and Pollinators is a great reason to take your kids on a journey through The Elizabethan Gardens to enjoy the blooms and learn their purpose in the life of plants. Active, hands-on lessons in flower anatomy, pollination and pollinators. Free with paid admission. For more information or to register, call 252-473-1554.

August 17 ECU Chamber Orchestra Join us at 10:30 am on the Overlook Terrace for a concert by ECU's Chamber Orchestra and help us celebrate our 60th Anniversary. Concert is free with paid admission.

August 18 Virginia Dare's Birthday Celebration Join us as we celebrate Virginia Dare's Birthday as well as our 60th Anniversary! Free admission all day. Musical tribute to Virginia Dare at 10:00 am on the overlook Terrace. Performed by Elizabeth R and Co. Wanchese Lion's Club will be here with lunch concessions. Come out and support them.

August 19 Unveiling of Queen Portrait Join us as we unveil the Queen's Portrait. Is it as valuable as predicted? Come and find out. Reception Hall 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Free with your paid admission.

September (Hours: 9 am – 6 pm daily)

September 15 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by September 14th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

September 21 Botanical Art Class with Linda Miller September 20-23, 2010 Spend an enjoyable two or three days with artist Linda Miller, using your artistic skills to illustrate and create a Botanical Portrait working from your selection of flora from The Elizabethan Garden’s greenhouses and grounds. The first day will include an introduction to plant anatomy by The Garden's educator, Shannon Brooks, as it relates to botanical painting. The students will then "discover" their wonderful specimen, leaf by leaf - petal by petal, and create a line drawing to paint from. Each student will work at their own pace while the instructor "visits" with each student individually. Linda will also show the necessary techniques from drawing to adding the final details throughout course. You will also receive constructive suggestions and encouragement along the way from the instructor and interact with other talented artists to make the studio a very creative and supportive environment. Please contact Shannon at The Elizabethan Gardens to register. Phone: 252-473-1554 Email: sbrooks@elizabethangardens.org Two days: Course $75.00 per student With optional third day: Course $115 per student (minimum of five students required) Media: Watercolor, Graphite, and Colored Pencil media is welcomed. Student Level: All levels, also please note - if a student would prefer to work from a drawing rather than a specimen, please contact the instructor and Linda will be happy to provide a drawing so you may focus on watercolor technique. Class Size: 10 students Materials List Available Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, 45 minute lunch break Website: http://lindacmiller.blogspot.com More Information

October (Hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily)

October 20 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by October 19th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

October 30 Harvest Heyday Fun-filled event for everyone. 10:00 am - 11:30 am Children under 12 admitted free with paying adult or Friends member.

November (Hours: 9 am-5 pm daily; Closed Thanksgiving Day)

November 17 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by November 17th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

December 01 Christmas in the Park Celebrate the season with holiday fare and fun hosted by The Elizabethan Gardens. Catch the spirit with music, gift shop discounts and activities. Bring the children by to sit on Santa's lap!

December (Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily; Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

December 15 Staff and Volunteer Lunch Volunteers are invited to join the staff of The Elizabethan Gardens for lunch at noon. RSVP by December 14th to Shannon at 252-473-1554.

December 24 Closed for Christmas Eve

December 25 Closed for Christmas Holiday

December 26 Re-open after the Holiday

January 01 Closed for New Year’s Day

March (Hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily)

April (Hours: 9 am – 6 pm daily)

May (Hours: 9 am – 6 pm daily)