North Carolina is a magical place to explore all year long. But the holidays create new and dazzling reasons to venture out of our comfort zone to discover exciting festivities that are only available during Christmastime. If you have yet to visit the lovely Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in North Carolina, found just 15 miles west of Uptown Charlotte, then maybe it’s time. After all, this is one of the most spectacular Christmas displays in the state, so if you need a shot of some holy jolly cheer this is the place you will want to go.

Holidays at the Garden takes place from Friday, November 24th, 2023 through Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. It is open Tuesday to Sunday each week, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is closed on Mondays.
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If you are anything like us, then you are inspired by thousands of sparkling lights and events like this just put you right in the Christmas spirit.
Gather up friends and family and head to this festive event to explore acres and acres of holiday lights and also partake in fun festivities everyone will enjoy.
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Not only will you be blown away by this stunning display of glowing holiday cheer, but there are select nights that will be extra special. Before the famous lighting, you can expect to hear Jazz in the Garden and participate in a Bright Lights fun run. You may want to also mark your calendars for Santa Paws, which allows you to bring your doggies for a night under the illuminated beauty. Then, with the Christmas display as your muse, join the Sip and Paint for a painting class right in the garden.
The gardens are adorned with a million twinkling lights and the walking trail is dubbed the Mile of a Million Lights.
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The special opportunity to explore this botanical garden after dark only comes along one time per year and you won't want to miss Holidays at the Garden.
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Bring the kids for a festive evening everyone will enjoy. Santa will also be available on select nights. So make sure you check the calendar of events to catch the right night to see the holly jolly big man himself.
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Walking among thousands of shining lights can also be a very romantic date spot if you are looking to add a Christmas theme to date nights.
Warm up by one of the fires, sip cocoa, and roast marshmallows. There's something here for everyone to enjoy.
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Explore magical fairy villages along the Mile of a Million Lights as well as lighted and dancing topiaries, and more.
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Keep a keen eye out for the many garden and model scale Christmas trains running throughout the grounds. Few things are as enchanting as a holiday model train sweeping through the landscape.
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If you've never explored Daniel Stowe at Christmastime, then you've been missing out.
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The gardens are located in Belmont, North Carolina, a small suburban city found between Charlotte and Gastonia. Coming from somewhere other than Charlotte? That's no problem! The garden is easily accessible from I-85 and I-77.

Holidays at the Garden takes place from November 24, 2023, through December 23, 2023, nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Closed on Christmas Day). Food and drinks will be available, including warm cider, hot cocoa, coffee, beer, wine and other spirits.

Ticket prices vary by age and day of the week. Learn more from the official website of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, and visit the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Facebook page.

Will you be going to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in North Carolina this year? Also, make sure you check out this video from Todd Venture, featuring a previous year’s look at the Holidays at the Garden event.

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