# JC Raulston Arboretum Thanksgiving Winter Garden Walk > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free admission and public parking - Organizer: NC State University Department of Horticultural Science - Official page: https://jcra.ncsu.edu/ - 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 10, 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/raleigh/activities/jc-raulston-arboretum-thanksgiving-winter-garden-walk--listing-04af9b285ad01449cc9244ad ## About Administered by NC State University's Department of Horticultural Science in west Raleigh, the JC Raulston Arboretum is an internationally acclaimed 10-acre botanical wonderland showcasing one of the most diverse plant collections in the Southeast. During Thanksgiving weekend, families take self-guided walks along paved garden pathways, admiring early-winter camellias in radiant pink and white bloom, vibrant winter berries, ornamental grasses, and weeping conifers. Children enjoy navigating the Japanese Garden pebble bridges, exploring the Klein-Pringle White Garden, and playing hide-and-seek among sculpted topiaries. The arboretum provides a calm, visually enchanting sanctuary for visiting extended families, offering inspiring plant ideas and gorgeous holiday family photo backdrops. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Nearly all main garden pathways are paved with smooth concrete or brick, providing effortless navigation for all strollers and wheelchairs. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern, heated restrooms with baby changing tables are located in the Ruby C. McSwain Education Center, alongside garden benches. • Age Suitability: Designed for all ages, from infants in strollers to senior garden lovers. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, serene atmosphere with lush botanical aromas and visually captivating textures; ideal for family members needing a calm outdoor break. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [Downtown Cary Park Thanksgiving Children's Play Meadow & Water Walk](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/downtown-cary-park-thanksgiving-children-s-play-meadow-and-water-walk--listing-67b37432db734debb0a12431) — Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Downtown Cary Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. Opened to national acclaim in downtown Cary, the 7-acre Downtown Cary Park is a state-of-the-art urban gathering place designed for families of all generations. 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