Moonlight in the Garden

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


Thursday–Saturday, November 11–13, 2021 – 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Thursday–Saturday, November 18–20, 2021 – 5:30 pm–9:30 pm

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Moonlight in the Garden returns with more lights this November. Food trucks, live music, marshmallows and fire pits—they're all back. Don't miss the only opportunity to experience the JC Raulston Arboretum after dark. We'll open our gates each evening for you, your family and friends to explore this nighttime wonder custom designed and installed by John Garner and his team at Southern Lights of Raleigh.

Limited Tickets Available

Tickets will sell out in advance so get yours early!

Timed Entries

Thirty-minute timed entries begin 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:00 pm.

outdoor landscape lighting-lighted balls
lighted spinners
band playing at Moonlight in the Garden
outdoor landscape lighting-colorful bananas and luminaria

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 an magical experience you don't want to miss.

Bring your family and friends to 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. All the while showing your support for the JC Raulston Arboretum. Moonlight in the Garden helps us raise the funds necessary to keep our gates open and our admission free 365 days a year. Come join us.

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

Preview Night

Get a sneak peek on Tuesday, November 9, during our Preview Night and enjoy delectable eats with a glass of beer or wine strolling the garden listening to indie-jazz tunes provide by Tea Cup Gin. Beer and wine are only served during our Preview Night. All other nights are alcohol free. Come and enjoy this magical evening. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a cup of hot apple cider during this unique fund-raising event. Advance tickets are required. For more details visit the Preview Night announcement.

Entertainment and Food Truck Lineup

Food truck lineup details coming soon

Proceeds from the Moonlight in the Garden will benefit daily operations of the JC Raulston Arboretum. Moonlight in the Garden is cosponsored by and fund-raising efforts operate under the auspices of the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit (tax ID 56-6049304).

Registration
Tickets available beginning this fall.
Cancellation
Moonlight in the Garden is a rain or shine event. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be given for tickets not used on designated date and time.
Location
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Directions
Need directions? Click here.
Parking
Free parking is available along Beryl Road with overflow parking is available at 512 Brickhaven Road.
Questions
Please write jcra-events@ncsu.edu for more information about this event.