Carolina Holiday Lights Spectacular Nov 28 - Dec 30
Friday November 28, 2025 thru Tuesday December 30, 2025
See what over 200,000 people have come to enjoy as their new favorite family HOLIDAY TRADITION. Immerse yourself in a half-mile magical holiday experience of over 1 million twinkling lights, music and mystical snow globes. The trail is complete with 25+ interactive scenes, a winter carnival with Ferris Wheel and more rides, and so much more. Tickets start at only $10.
Advance Tickets are Encouraged
TICKETS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE AND SOME DATES/TIMES WILL SELL OUT. SECURE YOUR TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN.
Ballantynes Backyard features over 100 acres of lush green space with miles of running and walking trails, rolling hills and fishing ponds the whole family can enjoy. The community park, located on the former golf course in Ballantyne, offers unparalleled open space and is accessible to everyone. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome.
Hosted by and benefiting Catawba Lands Conservancy
and Carolina Thread, Pop Up Picnic is a free
community celebration on Oct 19 at Ballantyne?s
Backyard. Spread a blanket and enjoy a relaxing
evening outside in support of our local green
spaces and trails! This free, family-friendly
community picnic is open to all. Purchase a picnic
meal curated by local chefs and restaurants...
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See what over 200,000 people have come to enjoy as their new favorite family HOLIDAY TRADITION. Immerse yourself in a half-mile magical holiday experience of over 1 million twinkling lights, music and mystical snow globes. The trail is complete with 25+ interactive scenes, a winter carnival with Ferris Wheel and more rides, and so much more. Tickets start at only $10.
