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Moonlight in the Garden

Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM

Venue: JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh

Price: $20 for JCRA Members and college students, $30 for general admission and $5 for children 12 and under

Category: Outdoors

Moonlight in the Garden is your only opportunity to experience the JC Raulston Arboretum after dark. Wander through the internationally acclaimed plant collection transformed by artful lighting, listen to live music, grab a bite from a food truck, gather around the fire pits and warm up with a cup of hot apple cider. The garden takes on an entirely different character at night, with trees, plants and pathways illuminated in unexpected and beautiful ways. Bring your family and friends and discover the garden after dark on a crisp November evening. Tickets are required. Proceeds support the JC Raulston Arboretum and help keep the garden open and admission-free 365 days a year. Tickets are available for purchase on the JCRA website.

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Moonlight in the Garden

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When
Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
5:30 PM
Where
JC Raulston Arboretum
Raleigh, NC
Ages
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Price
$20 for JCRA Members and college students, $30 for general admission and $5 for children 12 and under
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Moonlight in the Garden is your only opportunity to experience the JC Raulston Arboretum after dark. Wander through the internationally acclaimed plant collection transformed by artful lighting, listen to live music, grab a bite from a food truck, gather around the fire pits and warm up with a cup of hot apple cider. The garden takes on an entirely different character at night, with trees, plants and pathways illuminated in unexpected and beautiful ways. Bring your family and friends and discover the garden after dark on a crisp November evening. Tickets are required. Proceeds support the JC Raulston Arboretum and help keep the garden open and admission-free 365 days a year. Tickets are available for purchase on the JCRA website.

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Schedule

Moonlight in the Garden runs Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:30 PM.

Getting There

JC Raulston Arboretum is at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • Tickets or entry money — admission is $20 for JCRA Members and college students, $30 for general admission and $5 for children 12 and under

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