Travel NC With Kids: October 2014

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

2014 Tanglewood Festival of Lights Throwback Dates

Tanglewood Festival of Lights Throwback Nights in 2014

If you enjoy Tanglewood's Christmas light show but do not enjoy the long lines, consider visiting the Forsyth County park on a themed Throwback night. These nights are early in the season and offer shorter lines. Much shorter. My family has waited nearly two hours to see the lights in the busier part of the season several years ago, but our wait was less than ten minutes on a Throwback Night in November.

Wearing clothing that depicts the theme is encouraged but not required for entry.
Here are the 2014 dates and themes:

2014 Throwback Dates	Theme
Monday, November 24 Tuesday, November 25	Favorite Sports Team
Monday, December 1 Tuesday, December 2	Santa Hats

Another great benefit of the Throwback nights is the discounted price. If you have a tight budget, this is a great deal for a fun holiday activity that folks of all ages can enjoy.
Here are the 2014 rates for Throwback nights only:

Type of Vehicle	2014 Throwback Price
Family: Car, Van, or Truck	$5.00
Commercial: Van, Limo, or Mini-bus	$15.00
Motorcoach or Bus	$65.00

In case you're wondering, no, Tanglewood is not paying me to write this article. I'm simply a mom who is always on the lookout for inexpensive entertainment in and near North Carolina. Although Christmas is not all about lights and gifts for us, this light show is a fun time to get together with the family and make some fun memories and perhaps purchase a few items to support local vendors.

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