Willard holiday light show begins selling tickets, first show Nov. 20

WILLARD, NC (WWAY) — The Southern Lights holiday event will feature thousands of lights, holiday displays, food and seasonal activities throughout the Christmas season.

Visitors can walk through illuminated botanical gardens, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, take part in an Elf Quest Experience, explore a holiday maze and participate in a Snowball Fight Arena.

The event will also feature appearances by the Grinch on select nights, along with opportunities to roast s’mores and purchase wood-fired pizza from Cugino Forno.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to appear every event night except Dec. 26. The Grinch will make appearances on select nights but will not be present Dec. 17-26.

Organizers say the event is intended for visitors of all ages, including families, couples and groups.

Proceeds from ticket sales support The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina, a nonprofit botanical garden.

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