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Christmas at the Library at Billy Graham Library – live nativity, carriage rides, more (dinner reservations open now) – Charlotte On The Cheap

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Photo: Sharon Welling for Mace Publishing, LLC

Billy Graham Library, at 4330 Westmont Drive, again presents its popular Christmas at the Library. This year, it will run from December 1 to 23, 2025.

  • Mondays through Thursdays, from 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday, from 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Closed Sundays.

Christmas activities begin at 5 p.m. The Library is open at 9:30 a.m. each day and you will be able to make a reservation to visit before or after 5 p.m. Reservations here.

Admission and parking are free.

Billy Graham Library
Photo: Sharon Welling for Mace Publishing, LLC

Here are some of the highlights. Most of these activities are free and start at 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Read on for details and schedules for these activities.

  • Live nativity scene
  • Horse-drawn carriage rides through Christmas light displays. $6 for kids 12 and under. $12 for adults
  • Petting zoo (but during the day; see below)
  • Listen to carolers
  • Listen to Christmas story
  • Dinner (reservations required)
  • Journey of Faith (free, but reservations are required)

Reservations are required for the Christmas dinner, and are strongly recommended for Christmas at the Library. Reservations are open now.

Live Nativity at Christmas at the Library

Live nativity with animals at Billy Graham Library
Photo: Sharon Welling for Mace Publishing, LLC

See a real life representation of the birth of Jesus, including shepherds, a camel, donkey, lambs, and other animals. This free attraction is located between the Library entrance and the Graham Family Homeplace. Please don’t pet or feed the animals during the evening nativity scene.

manger scene at Christmas at the Library
Photo: Sharon Welling for Mace Publishing, LLC

Live Nativity Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Cost: Free

Petting Zoo

Meet animals Thursday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: Free

Horse-drawn Carriage Rides at Christmas at the Library

Horse drawn carriages at Christmas at the Library
Photo: Sharon Welling for Mace Publishing, LLC

Experience the ambiance of Christmas at the Library from a horse-drawn carriage. Purchase tickets in the Library parking lot, then get on board for a 15- to 18-minute ride around the BGEA Headquarters and Library grounds. Each carriage comfortably seats four adults.

Carriage Ride Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Last ride at 8:45 p.m.)
Friday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Last ride 9:45 p.m.)
Saturday, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Last ride 9:45 p.m.)

Cost: Adults – $12, Children under 12 – $6
Reserve tickets.

Story Time at Christmas at the Library

Bring the little ones to the Billy Graham Library patio for a special time of reading from Christmas books available in the Ruth’s Attic Bookstore. Kids of all ages are welcome, but this free event is especially recommended for those under age 12. The patio is covered and heated so everyone stays warm.

Story Time Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Every 30 minutes

Cost: Free

Christmas Dinner at Christmas at the Library

Christmas dinner will be available at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday evenings. Dinner is $34.99 or adults and $17.99 for children under 13. Make reservations here. (Dates sell out quickly.)

Christmas Carolers

Singers at Christmas at the Library
Photo: Sharon Welling for Mace Publishing, LLC

From “Joy to the World” to “O Holy Night,” songs of the season can be heard live each night of Christmas at the Library. This activity includes a variety of performances by different groups.

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