Holiday Lights at the Garden
Date & Time:
Friday Nov 28, 08 to Dec 28, 08
Nov. 28 – Dec. 28
Nightly Tuesday - Sunday, 5 – 9 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Location: Visitor Pavilion and Gardens
Notes: Nov. 28 – Dec. 28, 5 – 9 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday (until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday)
Admission: $5 members, $2.50 member children, $10 adult non-members, $9 seniors 60+ and $5 children 4-12.
Members: Free on Tuesday evenings (member guests half price)
Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Carriage rides offered on weekends for an additional fee -
$8 adults, $5 children.
Advance reservations are not available for carriage rides.
The family tradition continues with Holiday Lights at the Garden – a holiday event like no other. Join us at the Garden for old favorites like the orchid tree, carriage rides, visits from Santa and seasonal entertainment. A new treat for 2008 – train displays that are sure to please children of all ages. Nearly 600,000 lights are on display from the Garden’s Grand Entrance to the ponds to the spectacular formal displays in the gardens. The lights will create a memorable experience that will last a lifetime. Guests are invited to walk the garden paths from the icy White Garden to the magical Children’s Wonderland. Be sure to pass through the 30-foot-tall tree of lights on the Four Seasons lawn and continue on through the Canal Garden and the displays beyond. On your return from seeing the lights you can relax in the Visitor Pavilion, enjoy a cup of cocoa and await the arrival of Santa (Tuesday - Saturday)!
Holiday Lights Entertainment Schedule
Gaston Choral Society— Nov. 28
The choral society opens Holiday Lights at the Garden.
Neil Davenport— Nov. 28, Dec. 16 and 18
This piano man will sing your favorite Holiday standards.
The Dickens Carolers— Nov. 28 and 29, Dec. 5, 6, 13, 19 and 20
Members of the Little Theatre of Gastonia will perform selections from Christmas past and present throughout the Garden.
Anjie Carpenter— Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28
With country and gospel roots, Anjie will perform each Sunday during Holiday Lights at the Garden.
Celine Berman Duo—Nov. 29 and Dec. 5, 12 and 19
The jazzy styling of Celine Berman creates a special holiday musical treat.
Piedmont Middle School—Dec. 4
This award-winning, auditioned choir from Mecklenburg County Schools will make one appearance only.
Sabra Callas—Dec. 4
This singer-songwriter creates an engaging show from her bluesy roots.
Morning Star Lutheran Church Bell Choir—Dec. 5
This practiced group presents a special way to ring in the holiday season.
The Callas Duo—Dec. 6, 13, 20 & 26
Blues artist Sabra Callas is joined by a member of her band for each performance.
P.J. Brunson—Dec. 9 and 27
This singer-songwriter brings a unique style of Americana to the Holiday Season.
Pauline Chinnas—Dec. 11 and 23
An accomplished soprano opera soloist, Pauline will present an engaging performance.
Morning Star Lutheran Church Recorder Ensemble— Dec. 20
The small woodwind instrument that dates back to the medieval ages makes a comeback in a special performance.
Noel Friedline Duo—Dec. 17
The smooth vocals and acoustic sound from this band are deeply rooted in the jazz tradition.
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree—Dec. 3, 10 and 18
Reading this heartwarming childhood story by Robert Barry will be Sarah Bard from the Gaston-Lincoln Regional Library. A dramatic recitation of The Night Before Christmas will follow.
Northside Christian Academy—Dec. 2
This talented group of young vocalists is sure to please with a selection of sounds of the season.
Winthrop Brass Quintet—Dec. 10 & 23
This group is composed of professional symphonic performers from the Winthrop University’s music program.
Clarinet Ensemble—Dec. 12
The Winthrop University Clarinet Ensemble, composed of the best from the university’s music department, will perform a variety of holiday selections in two performances.
Dates are subject to change. Please check the web site for the latest information as the date approaches.
Download Schedule (pdf)
Presented by:
Duke Energy and
BB & T
Trains sponsored by:
Presbyterian Healthcare
Carriage Rides sponsored by:
Cherry, Bekaert, & Holland
Additional sponsorship by:
Lite 102.9
AT & T The Real Yellow Pages
Gaston County Department of Tourism
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