A Magical Lighting Exhibition with Our Friends from Southern Lights of Raleigh and the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

This isn't your typical lighting event. Moonlight in the Garden is meticulously designed to showcase our internationally acclaimed garden and all its splendor. You think our collection is spectacular by day? Wait until you see it under the cover of darkness artfully lit on a crisp November evening. It's a magical experience you don't want to miss.

Stroll through the garden, listen to a live band, grab a bite to eat from a food truck, roast a marshmallow or two at the fire pits, and sip a cup of hot apple cider. This year, we're mixing it up with fresh lighting designs and inviting guests to explore new areas of the gardens. The magic will extend through our Winter Garden, with some familiar spaces taking on a whole new look as we experiment with creative ways of lighting the garden. Each turn offers a different perspective, ensuring that both returning guests and first-time visitors will discover something new to delight in at every step.

Moonlight in the Garden isn't just magical–it's meaningful. As our largest annual fundraising event, it helps raise the funds necessary to keep our gates open and admission free 365 days a year. Bring a friend (or two!) and be part of a night that lights up both the garden and our mission.

Be inspired. Be delighted. Be in awe of the beauty of a nighttime garden.

Entertainment and Food Truck Lineup:

Jamey Meeker with NC Bulkogi, Ty's All Natural, goldenKdog, Poblano's Tacos and Donut NV

Advance Tickets Options
Advance ticket sales close at midnight prior to event date.

$20.00 for JCRA Members and college students
$35.00 Anytime Tickets available to JCRA Members only
$30.00 for nonmembers
$5.00 for children 12 and under (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)