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Moonlight in the Garden at JC Raulston Arboretum

See the gardens illuminated at night this November.

By Anne Tate
, September 23, 2022
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Moonlight in the Garden returns this November.

Photo courtesy of JC Raulston Arboretum

For two weekends in November, the internationally acclaimed gardens of JC Raulston Arboretum will be artfully illuminated by a lighting exhibition during Moonlight in the Garden . The event, put on in collaboration with Southern Lights of Raleigh and NC Agricultural Foundation , raises money for the arboretum to help keep it open + admission free.

Guests will be able to stroll around the arboretum after hours while enjoying the light show, live music, and seasonal treats like roasted marshmallows + hot apple cider. Food will be available from various vendors, so come hungry. View the full entertainment + food truck lineup .

It’s time to plan for a magical night. Mark your calendars for one (or a few) of these dates + choose a specific entry time:

  • Thurs., Nov. 10-Sat., Nov. 12 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Thurs., Nov. 17-Sat., Nov. 19 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Tickets ($20+) go on sale today, Sept. 26 at 12 p.m.— don’t wait, they usually sell out.

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Anne Tate
Anne — originally from Annapolis, Maryland and based in Roanoke, Virginia — joined 6AM City as a City Editor for RALtoday in January 2022. She is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and has contributed to publications including Garden & Gun and Washingtonian. When Anne’s not writing, she’s hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains, practicing hot yoga, or finding her new favorite foodie spot.