Charlotte Area

The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, N.C. SAMANTHA SHEPARD / NEWS14.COM

Holiday Lights at the Garden
Where: Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens Belmont, N.C.
When: Nov. 28 til Dec. 31, daily 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Adults $12, Seniors 60+ $11, Children 4-12 $6. Members free on Tuesdays; half-price other nights.
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National Gingerbread House Competition™ & Display
Where: The Grove Park Inn Asheville, N.C.
When: Nov. 17 - Jan. 2
Cost: Free Monday-Thursday for community, free for resort guests
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McAdenville Christmastown
Where: McAdenville, N.C.
When: Dec. 1 til Dec. 26, Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Weekends 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Christmas at Biltmore
Where: The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, N.C.
When: Nov. 12 til Jan. 1
Cost: varies depending on event
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Carolina Christmas
Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, N.C.
When: Nov. 22 til Jan. 2, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $20/car
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Triangle

Downtown Raleigh Winterfest Ice Skating Rink, Raleigh, N.C.

Nutcracker Ballet
Where: Progress Energy Center, Raleigh, N.C.
When: Dec. 17 til Dec. 26
Cost: $20-$80
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Raleigh Boy Choir Christmas Concert
Where: United Methodist Church, Raleigh, N.C.
When: Dec. 17 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $11-$15
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Downtown Raleigh WinterFest Ice Skating Rink
Where: City Plaza, Raleigh, N.C.
When: Dec. 4 til Jan. 30, hours vary
Cost: $8
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Cinderella
Where: Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh, N.C.
When: Dec. 10 til Dec. 19
Cost: $25
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A Christmas Carol
Where: Theatre in the Park, Raleigh, N.C.
When: Dec. 3 til Dec. 15, show times vary
Cost: $32 to $89.50
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Triad

Christmas at Old Salem
Where: Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Winston-Salem, N.C.
When: Dec. 1 til Dec. 31
Cost: varies by event
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Festival of Lights
Where: Tanglewood Park, Winston-Salem, N.C.
When: Nov. 20 til Jan. 2, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: Weekends and Holidays $15/car, Monday-Thursday $10/car
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Coast

Island of Lights Festival
Where: Carolina Beach, N.C.
When: events vary between Nov. 26 and Dec. 31
Cost: Free
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Enchanted Airlie
Where: Wilmington, N.C.
When: Nov. 26 til Dec. 21, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $20/car or Individual Tickets: adults $5, children 4 to 12 $4, parking pass (required with this option) $3
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