# Christmas at the Billy Graham Library > Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 30 – Dec 23 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Billy Graham Library, 4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217 - Ages: All ages (free admission and free parking; live animal nativity is a hit with toddlers and preschoolers) - Price: Free admission and parking (timed reservation required); Horse-drawn carriage rides $12.00 adults / $6.00 children ages 12 and under. - Organizer: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association - Official page: https://billygrahamlibrary.org/christmas-at-the-library/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/christmas-at-the-billy-graham-library--listing-67901acac66c8767df7f0ee2 ## About Christmas at the Library is an inspiring Charlotte holiday tradition celebrating the true meaning of Christmas in an idyllic dairy barn setting. The centerpiece of the outdoor experience is a live nativity scene featuring real sheep, camels, and a donkey that children can observe up close. As twilight falls, tens of thousands of twinkling white lights drape the stately pines and walking paths surrounding the barn-style library. Families can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides along the perimeter of the grounds, join in Christmas carol sing-alongs led by visiting choruses, and gather for festive children's storytime readings of holiday classics by Mother Christmas. The indoor Graham Brothers Dairy Bar offers hot cider, freshly baked cookies, and warm family snacks. The entire library grounds, memorial prayer garden, and indoor museum are completely accessible, featuring flat brick and asphalt pathways ideal for strollers and wheelchairs. Heated indoor restrooms with baby changing facilities are available in the main lobby. 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