Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum

Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition. Walk through a magical landscape of one million lights synchronized to festive music.

Now in its 11th year, Winter Lights is an open-air, walk-through light show created by the Arboretum’s own design and horticulture experts.

Wander through the beautifully lit formal gardens and along the woodland edge, discovering familiar shapes in new light. It’s the perfect evening for families, friends, and anyone looking to create lasting holiday memories.