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Founder’s Day
July 2, 2026
Celebrate alongside the Arboretum at the third annual Founder’s Day! Standard parking fee waived in honor of the Arboretum’s founding in 1986. Join us for a variety of activities celebrating the Arboretum!
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Event Schedule
 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Parking fee waived, last entry at 8:00 p.m.Â
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.: Guided Volunteer Trail Walks (Sign-Up at Baker Lobby)Â
11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.: Garden Tours w/ Guest Services Associate (Sign-Up at Baker Lobby)Â
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Rocky Cove RailroadÂ
2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Pelican SnoBalls (Front of circle of Baker Visitor Center)Â
2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Photobooth at the Baker Visitor CenterÂ
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Arbor Evenings
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Event Tags:
activities,events,founder's day,founder’s day,garden tours,north carolina arboretum,young families
Event Categories:
Parks & Rec
Event ID:
6a39624254d708ec561c60b0
