WinterLights

 

“Illuminate your spirits!” 

Select Dates | November 22nd – December 28th

Check back for select dates as event nears!

6:00-9:00 pm

A weather-dependent event.

Adults: $18; Youth (between 6 to 17) $14; Child: (between 2 to 5): $8; Infant (under 2): FREE; Dog: $6.

Timed-entry tickets sold online only.

A holiday tradition not to be missed! Stroll along illuminated garden walks and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights that transform the ten-acre gardens into an enchanted wonderland. The radiant glow, holiday décor, and a crackling open-air fire, add to the festive atmosphere. Seasonal plants and holiday gifts will be available in the Gift Shop and Nursery. Check schedule for designated nights of live entertainment.

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELLED BY THE ELIZABETHAN GARDENS. If inclement weather or other conditions prevent the lights from occurring, a notice will be sent out to all anticipated guests by 2 pm.

Employers
Consider the gardens as a location for your holiday party and/or give the gift of WinterLights tickets to your employees. To reserve an evening for your employer holiday party and/or to purchase tickets for your employees, contact us at (252) 473-3234.

Parking
Guests must park in designated spaces. Overflow parking will be available at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site parking lot. A shuttle will transport guests from/to this lot on select Friday and Saturday nights.

Shuttle Schedule
Check back for select Friday and Saturday nights.

Guest Safety
Guest Safety Info
Warning: Lighting used at this event may be disruptive to people with epilepsy and/or other photosensitivity conditions.

Sponsored in part by

*Virginia Dare Night
Sunday, November 24, 2024

The Elizabethan Gardens is pleased to host “Virginia Dare Night” for Dare County, Currituck County, and Ocracoke Island residents on Sunday, November 24, 2024. “Virginia Dare Night” will support the Roanoke Island Food Pantry. All locals are invited to attend the 15th season of WinterLights for donations of non-perishable food items on this night. This is an opportunity to attend WinterLights while aiding local families in need.

Virginia Dare Night tickets are limited. The doors open at 6:00 PM and guests must reserve tickets online. In addition to the food or dry goods donations, residents are required to show proof of Dare County, Currituck County or Ocracoke Island residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. Pre-opening donation collection begins at 5:00 PM.  Recommended items for the food drive include paper towels, toilet paper, cooking oil, mustard, ketchup, mayo, canned meats, soups and pasta sauce. There are no rain checks with these free tickets.

 

Sponsored by

WINTERLIGHTS ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Check Back for Updates!

November 26 First Flight Middle School (Rose Garden Tent) & Soul One (Odom Hall)
November 27 Wendy & Nick
December 3 Doug Dino
December 4 Wendy & Nick
December 10 Manteo Elementary School Chorus (Rose Garden Tent)
December 11 Doug Dino (Odom Hall), First Flight High School Chorus & String Orchestra
December 17 Doug Dino
December 18 Wendy & Nick

Santa

November 22, 23, 24, 29
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28

Children’s Face Painting by Ms. Sheila

Outer Banks Choir Carolers

Live Music

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