  
Back To News/PR Index | | Bigger, Brighter, Better, The North Carolina Arboretum Opens Ticket Sales for its Third Annual Winter Lights Exhibit | New this year, Winter Lights includes a specially-designed projected-light program, which is the largest and longest projection mapping show in North Carolina. In addition, the exhibit welcomes a new family-friendly animatronic performance created to educate visitors about animal hibernation during the winter. Throughout the exhibit, visitors will also enjoy lighted displays, including a 50-foot animated tree that illuminates to the sounds of musical holiday favorites. Festive food and beverages, including hot cocoa, cider and beer, will be available for purchase. The Arboretum�s Savory Thyme Café will offer a special dinner buffet every weekend, with reservations required. Proceeds generated from the Winter Lights fundraiser will help the Arboretum continue to expand its educational programs, exhibits and facilities year-round. �In its first two years, the Arboretum�s Winter Lights quickly became one of the Southeast�s premier holiday attractions,� said George Briggs, executive director of The North Carolina Arboretum. �We are very excited about the changes and additions in the works for year three. In addition to the unique light displays and program, our exhibit is a great way to educate visitors about energy efficiency and the Southern Appalachian region. It is an Asheville holiday tradition not to be missed.� Tickets are available for purchase online at www.ncwinterlights.com. All tickets must be purchased in advance and are date-specific. Pricing is $18 for adults and $16 for children (ages 5 to 11), not including handling fees and required sales tax. Children age four and under are free. On Tuesdays, the Arboretum will offer a discounted �Friends and Family Night� in which all attendees will receive a discounted rate of $15 per ticket. Members of The North Carolina Arboretum Society receive a $2 discount on every ticket purchased. Group tickets are also available ($15 per person, minimum 20 people). For more information about Winter Lights, please visit www.ncwinterlights.com. About
The North Carolina Arboretum
The central mission of The North Carolina Arboretum, an affiliate institution of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system, is to cultivate connections between people and plants. A standard $12 per vehicle parking fee is required for non-members. Special events and after-hours activities may require additional fees. For more information, please call (828) 665-2492 or visit www.ncarboretum.org. Media
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