Carolina’s Holiday Lights Spectacular is the ultimate family holiday experience. This walking adventure has millions of lights, spectacular oversized snowglobes, larger than life holiday displays, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Elves, countless candy canes and all of your favorite holiday cheer! Immerse yourselves in a winter wonderland featuring a gift shop, food trucks, and other “Instagrammable” moments for all to enjoy!

NEW this Year:

40% MORE Show Features…Including new scenes and exciting new displays.
New VIP Options and Amenities
Over a Million Spectacular Lights & Displays on a Half-Mile Walking Trail
Larger than Life Holiday Scenes, Wonderful Music Throughout, and Oversized Snow Globes
The Alpine Avalanche Snow Tube Slide
Magical Interactive Wand Elements Throughout
Holiday Village complete with Boutiques, Shops, & Rotating Food Trucks
EVEN BETTER THIS YEAR: We’ve improved the pathways even MORE! All pathways are Concrete or Decked. Safe for Scooters, Strollers, and Wheelchairs (please be aware there are some inclines throughout the venue).
Children’s Activities and Moon Bounce
LIVE Santa EVERY NIGHT through 12/23
Ballerinas and Other Performers on Select Nights

Grand Lighting Ceremony on December 5, 2024

Kick-Off The Holiday Lights Spectacular and Raise Money For A Worthy Cause!

Get The Family in A Huddle! Then COME JOIN The Isabella Santos Foundation for the Opening Night and Preview to the Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular. The Isabella Santos Foundation will host a marvelous benefit for their foundation. All of the ticket proceeds go to the foundation. Come out and be early to watch us throw the switch for the “lighting of the first bulb.”

Here Is What You Can Expect:

All Guests Get An Early Preview of the Holiday Lights Spectacular.
ALL PROCEEDS benefit the Isabella Santos Foundation. You are also welcome to make donations on-site.
The Holiday Spectacular is a half mile, million light display featuring dozens of magical over-sized snow globes, hundreds of decorated trees, the Alpine Avalanche Snow Tube Slide, Santa, Ballerinas and a Christmas Village complete with boutiques and shops.
Food Trucks will also be on-site if you need a snack (food a la carte).
SO much fun, even SANTA is coming!
See it First – Before the rest of the Elves!

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Date: Thursday, December 5th – Sunday, December 29, 2024

Time:
Open Nightly 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Closing Early on Christmas Eve
Closed on Christmas Day

Location:

Ballantyne’s Backyard
11611 N Community House Road
Charlotte, NC 28277

Cost:

VIP ADMISSION
VALID MONDAY – SUNDAY
$39

This Ticket is Date Specific

Includes Souvenir Hot Chocolate Mug with Bottomless Hot Chocolate available during the event, access to VIP Lodge & Bar, access to VIP Washrooms, and Special VIP Entrance Line to the Holiday Light Spectacular.

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ANY DAY ADMISSION TICKET
$25

VALID FOR ONE (1) GENERAL ADMISSION ENTRY ON ANY DAY DURING THE 2024 HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR

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Holiday magic with flexibility!
Purchase your ticket now and choose your date later. This admission ticket is redeemable for one entry during the event.

Limited Any Day Quantity – 500 Only. Prices increase on-site .

MONDAY – THURSDAY GENERAL ADMISSION
$15 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm
$10 from 8:00pm – 10:00pm

VALID MONDAY – THURSDAY

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FRIDAY – SUNDAY GENERAL ADMISSION
$20 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm
$15 from 8:00pm – 10:00pm

VALID FRIDAY – SUNDAY

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