# Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden: Tropical Orchid Conservatory & Lost Hollow Children's Garden > Place to go for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Tue–Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day) - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012 - Ages: All ages; stroller-friendly paved pathways; children under 2 admitted free; outdoor children garden - Price: General admission $15 for adults; $13 seniors; $8 children ages 2–12; children under 2 free; members free - Schedule: Tue–Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day) - Organizer: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden - Official page: https://www.dsbg.org/visit/admission/ - 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/daniel-stowe-botanical-garden-tropical-orchid-conservatory-and-lost-ho--listing-d9f9996efaac9ab4c7127a2b ## About Located on 380 acres along Lake Wylie in Belmont, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden offers a lush botanical sanctuary throughout the winter season. Families can warm up inside the 8,000-square-foot Orchid Conservatory, brimming with tropical palms, cascading waterfalls, and hundreds of vibrant blooming orchids. Kids will love exploring Lost Hollow: The Kimbrell Children's Garden, an enchanting fairy-tale adventure featuring stone castle turrets, recessed sunken gardens, wooden play bridges, and winding forest trails. 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