# Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary: Winter Bird Walks & SEED Children's Garden > Place to go for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Wed–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed Sun–Tue, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas… - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary, 260 Ridgewood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209 - Ages: All ages; children 10 and under receive free admission; crushed gravel paths suitable for rugged strollers - Price: General admission $10 for adults; free admission for children ages 10 and under; members free - Schedule: Wed–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed Sun–Tue, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) - Organizer: Wing Haven Foundation - Official page: https://winghavengardens.org/admission - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/wing-haven-gardens-and-bird-sanctuary-winter-bird-walks-and-seed-child--listing-c57e1d723651149d43f16535 ## About Tucked inside Charlotte's historic Myers Park neighborhood, Wing Haven is an enchanting garden sanctuary established in 1927 by Elizabeth and Edwin Clarkson as a refuge for birds and local wildlife. In the quiet winter season, over 150 species of birds can be spotted feeding among evergreen hollies, blooming camellias, and historic stone fountains. Families will love the SEED Wildlife & Children's Garden, a dedicated outdoor discovery space featuring natural building zones, digging boxes, kid-sized observation blinds with binoculars, sensory herb beds, and a whimsical children's garden shed. Sturdy crushed gravel paths are suitable for jogging strollers, and the visitor center provides loaner bird ID checklists for little explorers. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [Anne Springs Close Greenway: Winter Trail Walks, Nature Center & Farm Encounters](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/anne-springs-close-greenway-winter-trail-walks-nature-center-and-farm--listing-52031dd8c889d99c99c6a5c6) — Daily 7:00 AM–sunset; Greenway Gateway Visitor Center & Canteen open daily 8:30 AM–5:00 PM · Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill · All ages · From $14 · checked Nov 5. 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