Best Christmas Markets

Daniel Stowe Christmas Lights 2026

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

A walk through the gardens at Stowe lit with more than a million lights, with food trucks, a holiday speakeasy, live music in the Great Hall and Santa on December weekends.

DatesNovember 28 to December 30, 2026
Open DaysOpen days within these dates not yet published
HoursEvery open night 5 pm to 10 pm
Last admission 9 pm.
TicketsTicket needed. Adults $28, children 2-12 $25; Monday to Thursday value nights $24 and $18; Any Night ticket $33; under 2 free; members 15% off
TypeBotanical garden lights
WhereDaniel Stowe Conservancy (Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden), about 20 miles west of Uptown Charlotte, 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
ParkingParking is free; optional paid VIP spots in the paved lot on Fridays, Saturdays and Christmas week.

Checked on Daniel Stowe Conservancy, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

Where Is Daniel Stowe Christmas Lights?

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Questions About Daniel Stowe Christmas Lights

When is Daniel Stowe Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 28 to December 30, 2026. Open days within these dates not yet published. Hours: Every open night 5 pm to 10 pm.

How much are tickets for Daniel Stowe Christmas Lights?

Ticket needed. Adults $28, children 2-12 $25; Monday to Thursday value nights $24 and $18; Any Night ticket $33; under 2 free; members 15% off. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

Is Daniel Stowe Christmas Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.

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