Evening Garden Stroll

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - Gardens stay open until 7:30 pm

Take a break from your weekly grind and enjoy a rare chance to stroll the gardens after hours! Explore the JCRA's premiere collection of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials.

This month, don't miss the reopening of our Lath House. Take an after-hours stroll, enjoy free guided yoga and bring your favorite art supplies to create and unwind from the busy start of school.

Join us the Great Lawn at 6:00 pm for a free yoga class!

Yoga Class Details:

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to check in and get settled.
  • Bring your own mat, blanket or towel.
  • Don't forget to bring water!

A free, guided tour of the JCRA led by one of our volunteer tour guides will depart from the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center at 5:30 pm. Gardens will remain open until 7:30 pm.

The White Garden gazebo with illuminated Arundo 'Peppermint Sticks' in background

We'll have another Evening Garden Stroll next month. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss your chance to come see us!

  • Tuesday, October 14 – 4:00 pm– 7:00pm
Cost
Free.
Registration
Registration is unavailable for this self-guided activity.
Location
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Directions
Need directions? Click here.
Parking
Free parking is available at the JC Raulston Arboretum and along Beryl Road.
Questions
Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.