Winter Lights
Tourist attraction · Buncombe County ·

Winter Lights

Tourist attraction · Buncombe County ·

Enchanting holiday lights, music, fire pits, mulled wine

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100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806 Get directions

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100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806 Get directions

+1 828 665 2492
ncarboretum.org

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Nov 17, 2025

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Anand H.

Google
In summary, everything looked surreal and other worldly. We accidentally visited this event. We just found Bent Creek Bistro and wanted to grab some food on Christmas eve. It is a spectacular display of lights well worth the $85 entrance fee. Made our Christmas vacation. Not just the lights, the music and the symphony of lights to music is a pleasure to watch. The little stream was dazzling with blue lights. (See photos)

Lorie R.

Google
We had a great time visiting for the first time! Hopefully will go again! It’s really a wonderful experience with so much to see!! I wish there was more CHRIST IN CHRISMAS! Maybe a nativity? Definitely need more bonfires or larger ones on a very crowded night! There are 3 but only 4 or 5 chairs! Not sure what mushrooms have to do with Christmas time! Still very pretty!!

N M

Google
We had a wonderful time last night. Some highlights- the music synchronized squares, the train station with light river, fire pits and highly recommend the mulled wine in the cafe. We will definitely come back next year.

Caleb W.

Google
My first time here! It clearly wasn’t as big as usual due to the hurricane but was nice to checkout. Tho I do wish they had the fire pits on! I’ll have to try again another year.

Cam K.

Google
Absolutely magical and whimsical! It's the best light show I've been to. I loved the mushrooms, butterflies, deer and the giant caterpillar! There was even an open fire with a s'mores station. The gift shop had a great selection of jewelry and cool toys for children. I've been to other exhibits at this arboretum and they never disappoint!

Carla W.

Google
Beautiful! Really enjoyed walking through. The fire pits and sitting areas were great. I actually really enjoyed the hot Coco as well. Expensive to go, but all the money goes to the grounds and you can tell they make this a beautiful place. I can't wait to go back in the spring and summer

Wesley H.

Google
Spectacular holiday lights as usual. They have new displays for 2023 along with an additional cocoa shack. Crowds ebb and flow so even if you don't like crowds, there are areas with less people and then you can return after it thins out. Warm fires and nice gift shops. Highly recommend this become a holiday tradition for your family.

CLAIRE D.

Google
Lovely to hear the choral singers in the lobby. The design of the lights was better than ever, some new displays but kept all the old favorites. As always, volunteer staff are appreciated.