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Events for Thursday, September 24, 2026

Butterfly Release

Location: Elizabethan Gardens 1411 National Park Dr. Manteo, NC 27954
Starts: 10am

10am and 2pm. Discover butterflies up-close as they take their first flight! Our staff will educate about butterflies and what plants attract them to your garden. Total price is $16.00 plus admission for non-members ($16 for members), this includes general admission, program and butterfly. Tickets may be purchased online. There may be a limited number of tickets available for same-day purchases. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your release time as you will need to check-in and walk to the Butterfly Garden.