Today is Black Friday, and we know where most of you are. But, at some point during the season, youve got to get out of the congested malls and department stores, to really enjoy the spirit of the holidays. Kicking off tonight at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens is Holiday Lights at the Garden. At the event you can get back to nature while being surrounded by holiday displays with more than 600,000 lights and decorative scenery. Carriage rides, holiday carols, garden-scale trains, baked treats, hot cocoa, and more is also in the mix. Oh, and make sure youre being nice, as Santa Claus will be roaming through the garden too. Continues through Dec. 31. Hours for Holiday Lights at the Garden: Sunday through Thursday, 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. Events on each night vary, visit Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Website for a downloadable calendar. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located at 6500 South New Hope Rd. in Belmont. For more information, call 704-825-4490.