December 2017
The Perfect Holiday Wreath Workshop
Decorate your home for the holidays with an elegant holiday wreath that is uniquely yours! The Elizabethan Gardens will provide the base, greening pins and cuttings. An instructor guides you as you create holiday magic. Participants may choose to bring ribbon, ornaments or items from home. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Light refreshments will be served. Members: $25 Non-members: $30 Get Tickets Online
Find out more »WinterLights Dinner with Santa
"What we enjoy most about Dinner with Santa is how comfortable the kids become with Santa,” remarked Carl Curnutte, executive director of The Elizabethan Gardens. “Younger children have a chance to interact with Santa and their family. It’s truly just magical.” Along with one-on-one time with Santa, this dinner is a package deal creating memories for a lifetime. Guest have time to visit with Santa and enjoy the lights and sights of WinterLights - a million-light spectacle that turns the…
Find out more »April 2019
Elizabethan Gardens Easter Eggstravaganza
The Largest Egg Scavenger Hunt on the Beach with Thousands of Eggs! This event at The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo has become an Outer Banks spring tradition held in the midst of the beautiful spring blooms. The day features an egg scavenger hunt, photo opportunities, a homemade bake sale, egg roll on the Great Lawn, story time, educational crafts, games, music, an Easter bonnet and hat contest, and more kid-geared fun. Please bring your own Easter Basket for collecting eggs…
Find out more »May 2019
Kentucky Derby Party
The classic event of the genteel south comes to The Elizabethan Gardens. Dress in style and enjoy the revels and embellishments of the race at this fundraising extravaganza that benefits two fantastic Outer Bank non-profits: The Elizabethan Gardens and Dare Education Foundation. Sponsored by Outer Banks Blue Realty. Expect a traditional southern affair with mint juleps, live and silent auctions, sumptuous derby pie, a hat contests and an assortment of live music, games and entertainment as you enjoy the beautiful…
Find out more »October 2019
Harvest HAYday
We love family traditions at The Elizabethan Gardens, and Harvest HAYday is one of our fall favorites! This daytime event combines all the colors, flavors and fun of fall. Whether it is the hayride or hay bale maze, we have families that look forward to this event all year. In addition to these activities, Harvest Hayday at The Gardens will also feature: a fall piñata, make and take crafts, games, cupcake walk, scarecrow stuffing, bake sale, apple roll, educational stations,…
Find out more »November 2019
WinterLights at The Elizabethan Gardens
Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor and fantastical displays are a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn. Seasonal gift shop and plant sales coincide. November 30 - January 19 • Tuesdays to Sundays in December • Fridays,…
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Woofstocking
Bring your dog to WinterLights for FREE! The first 100 guests get a free dog stocking to fill with gifts they may purchase from onsite vendors. If you bring a donation to the Outer Banks SPCA, you’ll receive $3 off admission to WinterLights. (plus you and your canine friend can enjoy WinterLights too!!) Standard WinterLights admission applies. SPCA donation items: • Dog food (both kibble and canned) • Cat food (both kibble and canned) • Kong toys for dogs •…
Find out more »Dinner with Santa
Along with one-on-one time with Santa, this dinner is a package deal creating memories for a lifetime. Guests have time to visit with Santa and enjoy the lights and sights of WinterLights - a million-light spectacle that turns the The Elizabethan Gardens' winter garden into an illuminated wonderland. Dinner seating is at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. (6:30pm dinner attendees can enjoy the lights after dinner. 7:30 dinner attendees should plan to see the lights before dinner.) Table groupings of…
Find out more »April 2020
WOOFstock 2020
For the love of dogs! WOOFstock is a family event for two legs and four. One dog and one child free with each paid adult ticket! Funds from this event support The Elizabethan Gardens and Outer Banks SPCA. WOOFstock features local fur-loving exhibitors and activities for your entire family with contests (and first place prizes) for dogs. Concessions, music, pet-health and happiness related exhibitors and concessions available for both dogs and humans. All dogs must be on a leash, well-behaved,…
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