# Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden: Thanksgiving Weekend Autumn Garden Stroll (Belmont)

> Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
- Ages: All ages welcome; 100% paved or crushed fine stone paths suitable for strollers and wagons; children under 2 free
- Price: $14.95 adults; $7.95 children (ages 2–12); free for children under 2; daytime admission includes all garden trails and Orchid Conservatory
- Organizer: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Official page: https://www.dsbg.org/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Spanning 380 pristine acres along the banks of Lake Wylie in Belmont (Gaston County), Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a serene autumn oasis. Families visiting over Thanksgiving weekend can wander through radiant perennial gardens, admire the glass-domed Orchid Conservatory filled with tropical blooms and splashing waterfalls, explore the lakeside woodland trails, and stroll out onto the scenic Lake Wylie Pier to spot winter waterfowl.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Nearly all main garden pathways are wide, smooth brick pavers or gentle fine-crushed stone, fully accessible for standard strollers and wheelchairs.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: The Visitor Pavilion provides spacious indoor restrooms with baby-changing facilities, comfortable lounge seating, and shaded arbor benches throughout the gardens.
• Age Suitability: Perfect for multi-generational gatherings; little ones adore the musical fountain plaza and the nature discovery backpack checkout.
• Sensory Tips: Soothing trickling water features, botanical fragrances, and expansive quiet grounds make this one of the most calming family destinations in the metro.

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