4th Annual Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 12/30/2025
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!
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
TICKETS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE AND SOME DATES/TIMES WILL SELL OUT. SECURE YOUR TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN.
Capture the Magic…
- 40% MORE Show Features…Including new scenes and the Oversized Snow Globes
- NEW THIS YEAR: The Ballerinas & Snow Globes Perform EVERY NIGHT
- Santa Is On-Site Every Night Through 12/23
- Exquisite Ice Castle with Princess Carriage
- Holiday Village complete with Boutiques, Shops, & Rotating Food Trucks
- IMPROVED! All pathways are Concrete or Decked. Safe for Scooters, Strollers, and Wheelchairs (please be aware there are some inclines throughout the venue).
- FREE Parking
General admission:
- Starting at $10 (Monday – Thursday, 8 to 10 p.m.)
- $15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 8 to 10 p.m., Friday – Sunday*
- $20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday – Sunday
- $25 for Any Night General Admission tickets (these are limited and will sell out)
VIP admission:
- $39, Includes Souvenir Hot Chocolate Mug with Bottomless Hot Chocolate available during the event, access to ALL NEW VIP EXCLUSIVE Lodge – Buddy’s Heated Holiday Bar, access to VIP Washrooms, your favorite holiday films, and Special VIP Entrance Line to the Holiday Light Spectacular.
Add-on experiences:
- Magical Snowflake Wand – $20
- Winter Wonderland Carnival Rides – $20; Includes four ride tickets, each redeemable for one attraction: the Ferris Wheel, Bear Affair, Sooper Jet Kiddie Roller Coaster, and Rapid Slide!
Location:
Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
12/30/2025
Time:
Open Nightly 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Closing Early on Christmas Eve
Closed on Christmas Day
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service