What to know before going to Brookgreen Garden’s annual Nights of a Thousand Candles
Brookgreen Gardens’ annual Christmas event has returned, and there are only a few tickets left for purchase.
The show, which features over 2,700 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights, helps support the Murrells Inlet attraction, which is also a nonprofit.
The event runs from November to January and brings people out from all over the Grand Strand every year.
Attendees will be able to walk the property from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and enjoy cider, cocoa, or wine, while listening to holiday music, according to the nonprofit’s website.
There is even an option to add the sparkle and fun package, which includes a glass of sparkling wine or cider and holographic glasses. The package will be available at the garden.
Food trucks, dining options
There will be numerous places to grab a bite to eat at the event.
Harvest Restaurant requires a reservation and allows patrons to sit down and eat inside. To make reservations, call 843-235-6030.
There is also Inlet Affairs at the Leonard Pavilion, which serves Lowcountry plates and The Old Kitchen, located in the sculpture garden, which offers small bites and soups.
For beverages, drink stations will be open throughout the property. Beer, wine, hot chocolate and other drinks will bee available for purchase.
Depending on the day, food trucks will also be an option.
Event dates, how to purchase tickets
Tickets for adult members are $30 and child members $14. Nonmembers must pay $35 and children are $17. Tickets can only be purchased online or calling 844-271-3410 on the weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are nonrefundable
Jan. 1 still has tickets available for purchase, the website states.
Remaining dates:
- Thursday, Dec. 1
- Friday, Dec. 2
- Saturday, Dec. 3
- Sunday, Dec. 4
- Thursday, Dec. 8
- Friday, Dec. 9
- Saturday, Dec. 10
- Sunday, Dec. 11
- Wednesday, Dec. 14
- Thursday, Dec. 15
- Friday, Dec. 16
- Saturday, Dec. 17
- Sunday, Dec. 18
- Wednesday, Dec. 28
- Thursday, Dec. 29
- Friday, Dec. 30
- Saturday, Dec. 31
- Sunday, Jan. 1
This story was originally published November 29, 2022 at 7:30 AM.