Holidays at the Garden activities continue through Jan. 3

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s annual holiday display and events continue through the new year.

Highlights include model train displays, carriage rides, holiday crafts, holiday carols, a16-foot Orchid tree featuring more than 300 orchids, a half-million lights, fire pits for making s’mores and more.

Holidays at the Garden is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. every day, except for Christmas Day. The lights will come on at 5 p.m. nightly. Regular admission applies during the daytime. Beginning at 4 p.m. admission is $14.95 for adults, $13.95 for seniors 60 and older, and $8.95 for children 2-12.

Events through Dec. 27 include:

▪ Dec. 22: 6-9 p.m. visit with Santa; model train tour 6 p.m.; Caleb Davis performs in Lost Hollow’s Hillside Theatre 6-8 p.m.; tram rides 6-8:30 p.m.; Ranucci’s Big Butt BBQ food truck serving dinner near the White Garden.

▪ Dec. 23: 6-9 p.m. visit with Santa; Gaston Choral performs in Lost Hollow’s Hillside Theatre 6-8 p.m.; tram rides 6-8:30 p.m.; Ranucci’s Big Butt BBQ food truck serving dinner near the White Garden.

▪ Dec. 24: 7 p.m. storytime with Mrs. Claus; PJ Day - 50 percent off admission for children wearing pajamas; horse-drawn carriage rides 5:30-8:30 p.m. (additional fee); karoake on the Hillside Theatre located in Lost Hollow.

▪ Dec. 26: horse-drawn carriage rides 5:30-8:30 p.m. (additional fee); Southern Park School student performs instrumental renditions of holiday favorites on a piano in the Great Hall.

▪ Dec. 27: horse-drawn carriage rides 5:30-8:30 p.m. (additional fee); karaoke on the Hillside Theatre in Lost Hollow; Southern Park School student performs instrumental renditions of holiday favorites on a piano in the Great Hall.

Regular events include:

Holidays crafts for children nightly through Dec. 24.

Enjoy cocoa, latte, and espresso, and s’mores over the outdoor campfire, and beverages.

Other upcoming events:

▪ Sparkle & Glow New Year’s Eve 6-9 p.m. Dec. 31. Free with admission to Holidays at the Garden, no registration required. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a family-friendly early event featuring New Year’s Eve traditions from around the world and a luminary release at the end of the night for wishes in the New Year. Sparkling wine and cider tastings for an additional $20 per guest.

▪  Hair of the Dog Hike 11 a.m. Jan. 1. Free with admission to Holidays at the Garden, no registration required. Kick off the new year with a refreshing guided garden hike. A Bloody Mary bar will be available after (additional cost).

The garden is at 6500 S. New Hope Road. For more information, visit DSBG.org or call 704-825-4490.

This story was originally published December 17, 2015 at 1:30 PM with the headline "Holidays at the Garden activities continue through Jan. 3."