Nothing can compare to the beauty found at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont at Christmastime. Located about 20 miles southwest of Charlotte’s Uptown, the gardens are open this year for their annual holiday lights displays. Walk among blossoming cherry trees while taking in the twinkling sights and the sounds of the season at these Christmas lights at the botanical gardens. Here are the details about this stunning light display in North Carolina:

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The garden is also open for other holiday events and these events require a separate ticket. Learn more about the holiday lights at the garden from the official website of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, and follow the garden on Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s Facebook page for updates about future events.

For more holiday fun, these are the best Christmas towns in North Carolina that you will love. And if you still need to pad out your gift list, check out our gift guide for travelers, there’s something for everyone!

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Besides the Christmas Lights, are there other holiday events at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens?

While the Holidays at the Garden Christmas light display is one of the most celebrated holiday events at the garden, there are lots of other holiday festivities that we can check out to get us in the holiday spirit:

  • If you enjoy painting, then you will love the Sip and Paint events on various days during the holiday season. This is a fun activity for a girls’ night out or for a family. You’ll also have access to the magical Christmas light display in the garden. Drinks and refreshments will also be available and if you’re a member, you will receive a discount on your ticket purchase.
  • Another event that might intrigue you is the Merry Krampus event. Rooted in German folklore, this unique event is filled with German-inspired food trucks, folklore, a parade, and more.
  • In addition to the holiday events, the garden hosts various festivities throughout the year. Be sure to visit the Daniel Stowe website for event dates and to purchase tickets for these festivities.
  • Here’s an article where you can read more about the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens.

What is the best light display in North Carolina?

North Carolina has no shortage of Christmas light events throughout the state. And many of them are just as stunning as the holiday lights at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. You can walk or drive through some of the displays as well as admire them from a distance. Regardless of how you enjoy seeing Christmas lights, you’ll find something that you will love this holiday:

  • One of the best holiday parades is the Poinsettia Christmas Parade held in Greenville, North Carolina.
    • This 75+ year parade is a tradition for the folks of the town.
    • The parade is held on the first Saturday of December, and it’s a way to jumpstart the festive holiday season.
    • Cozy up next to your loved ones and spend an evening watching the spectacular floats all decked in lights on Main Street.
  • If you prefer drive-through light displays, then you’ll love the Tanglewood Festival of Lights as well as the Christmas Family Lights, both in Forsyth County.

Check out our previous article for more Christmas light displays in North Carolina.  

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