Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is worth the short drive from Charlotte, especially during the Christmas season. We have this attraction on our list of the best Christmas light displays in the Charlotte area.
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Holidays at the Garden is returning to the Garden, on select dates from November 28 to December 27, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dates:
- Nov 28-30
- Dec 5-7
- Dec 10-23
- Dec 26-27
The light display is beautiful. It is integrated into the garden, and makes the fountains, trees and landscape magical. The display is immense — just when you think you’ve reached the end, the display seems to expand in front of your eyes.
But don’t rush, because even more amazing than the scale are the details. Each installation is a visual homage to the plants that it adorns. Look closely — the lights actually suggest flowers, vines, butterflies, leaves and fireflies. Go more than once — you’ll definitely see things that you missed the first time.
Special features
- Glowing lights across the Prairie Castle Playground
- Rides on the holiday trackless train Saturdays in December from 6 to 8 p.m. (Dec. 6, 13, 20)
- Visits with Santa on Friday and Saturdays evenings in December from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Live music on select evenings
- An adults-only Speakeasy with exclusive holiday cocktails
Value Pricing on Monday to Thursday Nights:
- Adult – $24 +tax
- Senior (Age 60+) – $22 +tax
- Children (Age 2-12) – $18 +tax,
- Under 2 Years – FREE
Weekend Pricing on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday nights:
- Adult – $28 +tax
- Senior (Age 60+) – $25 +tax
- Child (Age 2-12) – $20 +tax
- Under 2 Years – FREE
Members receive 20% off.
Tickets are available for purchase now.
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