WinterLights — An Enchanted Holiday Evening at Elizabethan Gardens

Event Details

Elizabethan Gardens
1411 National Park Drive Manteo, NC 27954

Dates: November 20, 2026 - December 29, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Phone: 252-473-3234
Email: info@elizabethangardens.org

About WinterLights

During the full WinterLights run, the Gardens will not be open during daytime hours. Daytime general admission tickets end on November 20th, 2026. Throughout December, the Gardens will open only for WinterLights, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

This is a weather-dependent event. Timed-entry tickets are sold online only.

Adults: $22; Youth (ages 2 to 17): $14; Child (under 2): FREE; Dog: $6.

Make WinterLights part of your holiday tradition. Guests can wander through illuminated garden paths as seasonal lights turn the ten-acre gardens into an enchanted wonderland. Holiday décor, radiant illumination, and a crackling open-air fire create a festive setting. Seasonal plants and holiday gifts will be offered in the Gift Shop and Nursery. Designated evenings will feature live entertainment; check the schedule for details.

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED BY THE ELIZABETHAN GARDENS. If inclement weather or other conditions prevent the lights from occurring, a notice will be sent out to all anticipated guests by 2 pm.

Employers

The gardens can host an employer holiday party, and WinterLights tickets can also be given as gifts to employees. To reserve an evening for an employer holiday party and/or purchase tickets for employees, contact us at (252) 473-3234.

Parking

Guests must park in designated spaces. Overflow parking will be available at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site parking lot. On select Friday and Saturday nights, a shuttle will transport guests to and from that lot.

Shuttle Schedule

The shuttle provides transportation to and from the overflow parking lot.