Sunday, January 3, 2027
Whether you've experienced the magic of Nights of a Thousand Candles before or have always wanted to go, we hope you'll join us for this beautiful celebration of the Christmas season! Brookgreen Gardens, located just under two hours from Charleston, comes alive with thousands of glowing candles and sparkling lights, creating a truly memorable evening.
Tickets and Transportation
We are delighted to offer discounted group tickets, along with optional round-trip transportation from St. Peter's. You are welcome to drive yourself and meet us at Brookgreen Gardens, but for those who prefer not to drive, we will rent a school bus so everyone can relax and enjoy the evening!
| |
Drive Yourself |
Ride the School Bus |
| Adults (13+) |
$35 |
$50 |
| Children (4–12) |
$20 |
$25 |
Regular adult admission is $40.
Children ages 0-3 are free.
Schedule for the Day
2:00 p.m. – Bus departs from St. Peter's Episcopal Church (1393 Miles Drive, Charleston).
4:00 p.m. – Expected arrival at Brookgreen Gardens. Those driving separately will receive their tickets in advance and may enter the gardens at any time after 4:00 p.m.
4:00–6:15 p.m. – Enjoy exploring the gardens at your own pace! The experience is self-guided, allowing you to take in the lights, candles, and festive atmosphere as you wish.
6:15 p.m. – Optional group gathering for dinner at the food trucks. Everyone is welcome to make their own dinner arrangements, but we'd love to gather with those who wish to eat together.
7:30 p.m. – Bus departs Brookgreen Gardens for Charleston.
9:30 p.m. – Expected arrival back at St. Peter's.
Reservation Deadline:
Friday, December 18
All reservations and payments must be received by Friday, December 18. Because we are making a group reservation, tickets cannot be added, changed, or canceled after the December 18 deadline. If your plans change and you are unable to attend, you are welcome to give your tickets to someone else, but you will be responsible for making those arrangements.
We hope you'll join us for an evening of beauty, fellowship, and Christmas joy!