By Submitted Story on November 9, 2023
The Elizabethan Gardens’ annual WinterLights event opens a week early this year on Friday, November 17, 2023 and will run on select nights through Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 6-9p. Guests are invited to stroll along illuminated garden paths to discover the joy of the season with lights that transform the ten-acre gardens into a winter wonderland. Sponsored in part by Southern Bank and The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the event has become an annual holiday tradition with all proceeds benefiting the Gardens. Guests are encouraged to visit the Gardens’ website at elizabethangardens.org for a listing of scheduled entertainment and evenings with Santa.
Event Dates:
Tickets:
Timed-entry tickets must be reserved online at www.elizabethangardens.org and are non-refundable unless a scheduled evening is cancelled by The Elizabethan Gardens.
Adults: $18; Youth (between 6 to 17) $14; Child: (between 2 to 5): $8; Infant (under 2): FREE; Dog (one per adult): $6.
If inclement weather or other conditions prevent the lights from occurring, a notice will be sent out to all anticipated guests by 2 pm.
Parking
Guests must park in designated spaces. Overflow parking will be available at the National Park Service parking lot. A shuttle will transport guests from/to this lot on November 24, 25 and December 1, 2, 8, 15, 16, 23, and 26.
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About The Elizabethan Gardens
Over seven decades have passed since the Garden Club of North Carolina adopted The Elizabethan Gardens as a project in 1951. It remains a growing testament to the women who adopted the project and the valiant Elizabethan explorers they intended to honor. The Gardens is dedicated to sharing its unique history, providing educational opportunities, enhancing the quality of the visitors experience and preserving its beauty and tranquility. The attraction is located on the north end of Roanoke Island at 1411 National Park Drive Manteo, NC 27954.
For more information on happenings at The Elizabethan Gardens call 252.473-3234 or visit elizabethangardens.org.