Billy Graham Library Christmas 2019 - Charlotte On The Cheap

Billy Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from December 2nd to 23rd, 2019.

Mondays through Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Closed Sundays.

Christmas activities begin at 5 p.m.

Admission is free, and parking is free this year too.

Make sure to check the schedule for the exact start and stop times of all the activities.

Here are some of the highlights. Most of these activities are free and start at 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Read on for details and schedules for these activities.

Live nativity scene
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Christmas light displays. $4 for kids 12 and under. $8 for adults.
Listen to carolers.
Listen to Christmas story.
Dinner ($22.95 for adults, $9.95 children 12 and under)

Live Nativity at Christmas at the Library

See a real life representation of the birth of Jesus, including shepherds, a camel, donkey, lambs, and other animals. This free attraction is located between the Library entrance and the Graham Family Homeplace. Please don’t pet or feed the animals during the evening nativity scene.

Live Nativity Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Come pet the animals at the same location from noon to 2 p.m.

Cost: Free, no tickets needed

Horse-drawn Carriage Rides at Christmas at the Library

Experience the ambiance of Christmas at the Library from a horse-drawn carriage. Purchase tickets in the Library parking lot, then get on board for a 15- to 18-minute ride around the BGEA Headquarters and Library grounds. Each carriage comfortably seats four adults.

Carriage Ride Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Last ride at 8:45 p.m.)
Friday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Last ride 9:45 p.m.)
Saturday, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Last ride 9:45 p.m.)

Cost: Adults – $8, Children under 12 – $4
Tickets cannot be purchased in advance and entire party must be present.

Story Time at Christmas at the Library

Bring the little ones to the Billy Graham Library patio for a special time of reading from Christmas books available in the Ruth’s Attic Bookstore. Kids of all ages are welcome, but this free event is especially recommended for those under age 12. The patio is covered and heated so everyone stays warm.

Story Time Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Cost: Free, no tickets needed

Christmas Dinner at Christmas at the Library

Celebrate the Savior’s birth with family and friends over a wonderful Christmas dinner. This traditional holiday meal features turkey and carved ham with maple Dijon glaze, cranberry cornbread stuffing, other savory dishes, and an assortment of festive desserts. Dinner will be served just behind the Library in the BGEA headquarters, with parking available or shuttle bus transportation provided from the Library.

Please note: The dinner is a table sharing environment where you may be seated with other dining parties. There are 10 seats per table, so parties of more than 10 people will be split between multiple tables.

Dates:
December 2-December 23
Thursdays-Saturdays
Time: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each night

Cost:
$22.95 per Adult
$9.95 for Children (4-10)
Free for Children 3 and under
All sales are final. No refunds provided.