# Red Bridge & Koi Pond Botanical Autumn Walk > Place to go for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily from 8:00 AM until dusk (Visitor center open 9am-4pm Saturday, 12pm-4pm… - Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 - Where: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27708 - Ages: Suitable for children aged 0-14 and the whole family. - Price: Botanical garden admission is free (parking fee approximately $2/hour). - Schedule: Open daily from 8:00 AM until dusk (Visitor center open 9am-4pm Saturday, 12pm-4pm Sunday). - Organizer: Duke University - Official page: https://gardens.duke.edu/plan-your-visit - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 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/red-bridge-and-koi-pond-botanical-autumn-walk--listing-841ef2000068af1858c289f6 ## About Sarah P. Duke Gardens, located in the heart of Duke University's West Campus, spans 55 acres and is renowned as one of the most beautiful university botanic gardens in the U.S. This weekend is an ideal time to admire the vibrant colors of late autumn transitioning into early winter. In the Culberson Asian Arboretum, the iconic red arched bridge, winding stone bridges, and Japanese pavilions are reflected in the pond. Children can excitedly observe large koi fish and swimming ducklings from safe viewing platforms. The terraced flowerbeds and stone-step fountains in the Historic Gardens area are also excellent spots for families to take photos and stroll. The main pathways in the botanic garden are gentle, compacted gravel roads and accessible paved walkways, making stroller use very comfortable and smooth. The Doris Duke Center visitor center is equipped with family restrooms, changing tables, and a quiet resting area. Suitable for children ages 0 to 14 and their families. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [Walk Through the Seasons at Prairie Ridge](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/walk-through-the-seasons-at-prairie-ridge--listing-f1c42f65312e5e78d08a7897) — Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Prairie Ridge Ecostation · Ages 5+ · checked Oct 24. A monthly naturalist-led hike at Prairie Ridge Ecostation, the Natural Sciences museum's field station in west Raleigh. The two-hour walk covers both woods and prairie, and the… - [Hug-A-Tree Youth Lost-in-the-Woods Safety Program at Umstead State Park](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/hug-a-tree-youth-lost-in-the-woods-safety-program-at-umstead-state-par--listing-691d530b0f16f9b839940118) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · William B. Umstead State Park — Crabtree Creek Visitor Center · Ages 7–11 · Free · checked Oct 27. Rangers at William B. Umstead State Park run Hug-A-Tree, a preventative search-and-rescue program for children of roughly 7 to 11 and the parent or guardian who comes with them… - [Hike with a Naturalist at Historic Yates Mill](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/hike-with-a-naturalist-at-historic-yates-mill--listing-b99ebe87de95e4c7181d0741) — Wed, Nov 11 (+1 more date) · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Historic Yates Mill County Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. A guided naturalist hike around Historic Yates Mill County Park in south Raleigh, looking for the plants and animals that live around the millpond and woods. Expect to walk at… - [JC Raulston Arboretum Thanksgiving Winter Garden Walk](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/jc-raulston-arboretum-thanksgiving-winter-garden-walk--listing-04af9b285ad01449cc9244ad) — Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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… - [Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/evening-holiday-walk-at-joyner-park--listing-711b41176f044635accf5142) — Dec 5 – Dec 31 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · E. Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest · All ages · Free · checked Oct 27. Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources lights up part of E. Carroll Joyner Park for a free, walkable holiday display through most of December. Families stroll the… - [Friday Night Frights Wagon Rides at Harris Lake](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/friday-night-frights-wagon-rides-at-harris-lake--listing-0825d4e725cb91bbfddec45b) — Fri, Nov 13 · 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM · Harris Lake County Park, New Hill · Ages 2–6 · Free · checked Oct 24. Harris Lake County Park marks Friday the 13th with spooky wagon rides down the park's back roads. The 3 pm Creepy Critters Scavenger Hunt ride is pitched at ages 2–6 with their… ## More for families - [Things to do with kids in Raleigh — November 2026](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/events/2026-11) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/events/2026-11.md) - [This weekend in Raleigh](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Raleigh](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh.md)