The North Carolina Arboretum’s “Spring Into the Arb” returns for year two

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Arboretum has announced a new season of “Spring Into the Arb!”

The “Spring Into the Arb!” is in its second year, with its series of plant shows and sales, science and nature activities, music, and art, allowing people to reemerge and reconnect with nature.

The season begins with Nature Play Day on Saturday, March 14, continuing through April, May, and June with new activities every weekend.

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According to a news release, throughout the season, guests can enjoy the following:

• Asheville Orchid Festival, annual Ikebana and Rose shows
• Purchase plants at the Spring Plant Sale and Market
• Get back to their native roots with Native Azalea Day, Mountain Science Expo, and Nature Play Day

The series culminates with Bonsai in the Blue Ridge in June, according to the release.

The release says guests and members are invited to drop in on the newly-opened Arbor Eatery in the Arboretum’s Education Center, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Hours extend to 5 p.m. beginning April 1.

Spring Into the Arb events and programs are included with the regular Arboretum parking fee of $25 per vehicle. Arboretum Society Members get in free.

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According to the release, additional admission is required for the Asheville Orchid Festival and Bonsai in the Blue Ridge.

A full list of the Spring Into the Arb 2026 events includes:

• Nature Play Day: March 14
• Asheville Orchid Festival: March 28 to 29
• Music in the Mountains Day: April 4
• Arbor Day Celebration: April 11
• Native Azalea Day: April 18
• Mountain Science Expo: April 25
• World Bonsai Day: May 9
• Change of Seasons: Spring into Ikebana: May 16 to 17
• The Asheville-Blue Ridge Rose Society Exhibition: May 22 to 24
• The Arb in Focus: 40 Views for 40 Years: Opening May 23
• Spring Plant Sale and Market: May 29 to 30
• Bonsai in the Blue Ridge: June 4 to 7

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