The 4th Annual Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular is bringing holiday magic back to Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte, NC, this Christmas season.
Tickets are on sale now. We have a discount to share and we’re giving away four tickets! Read on or just jump to the contest:
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Immerse yourself in over a million Christmas lights along a half-mile walking trail.
The attraction will take place every night from November 28 to December 30, 2025, except for Christmas Day. Hours will be 5:30 to 10 p.m.
What to Expect
What to expect:
- A half-mile walking trail featuring 40 percent more light displays and dazzling new scenes
- The glowing walk-through Ice Castle and Princess Carriage
- Beloved Frosty’s Fun Land with REAL SNOW and the illuminated Elf Playground
- Magical interactive wand elements, available as a $20 add-on, invite guests to unlock surprises hidden throughout the light displays.
- Nightly appearances by Santa Claus through Dec. 23
- Life-sized snow globes and performances by ballerinas and live entertainers on select evenings
- The Holiday Village features charming local boutiques, a changing lineup of food trucks, and festive drinks to warm both hands and spirits.
New in 2025
New in 2025 is The Winter Wonderland Carnival. Included with general admission, the Winter Wonderland Carnival features the Sooper Jet kiddie coaster for young thrill seekers, the Bear Affair spinning ride, and a rapid slide sure to delight guests of all ages. For those looking to elevate the fun, the classic Ferris wheel, offering twinkling skyline views, is available as a $20 add-on.
All pathways are now concrete or decked for a smoother experience, making the route accessible for strollers, wheelchairs, and scooters. (A few gentle hills remain.)
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Discount for Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
Use the promo code CHEAPLIGHTS20 for a 20% discount on tickets. This discount is available all season! The discount doesn’t include add-ons like the wands or slides, and it can’t be applied to other promotional offers. There might occasionally be other discounts, and we’ll mention them here too.
Tickets for Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
Please note that these prices are before fees.
- Starting at $10 (Monday – Thursday, 8 to 10 p.m.)
- $15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 8 to 10 p.m., Friday – Sunday
- $20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday – Sunday
- $25 for Any Night General Admission tickets (these are limited and will sell out)
Remember to use the promo code CHEAPLIGHTS20 to get 20% off the above prices!
Win Tickets!
One Charlotte on the Cheap subscriber will win 4 tickets to Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular! You can use these 4 tickets any night it’s open.
To enter the contest, just make sure you have subscribed to Charlotte on the Cheap! And then scroll down this post and leave a comment.
We will email the winner with a link to the tickets on Monday, November 24, 2025, so make sure that you’re monitoring your inbox (and spam folder, just in case!)
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