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Evening Garden Stroll

Name: Evening Garden Stroll
Start: 2026-10-13T20:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-13T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center

When

Oct 13

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Tues., 4:30-7pm

Where

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center

Raleigh, NC

Ages

Check ages with the venue

Price

Free

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Enjoy the garden after hours during our Evening Garden Stroll. Take a break from your weekly grind with some time outdoors after work — wander the gardens at your own pace and relax in the evening atmosphere. Looking to learn more about the JCRA and its gardens? Go on the free public tour led by our volunteer tour guides. Meet at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center at 6 pm to join the tour.

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Last updated September 24, 2026

FREE

Oct 13

Directions

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Evening Garden Stroll runs Tue, Oct 13, 2026, Tues., 4:30-7pm.

Getting There

Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center is at 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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